What is it like in January where you live? For most of my life, I’ve resided in locations where the first few months of the year are rather bleak. The temperatures are cold. The streets become slushy. And the sky is draped with a curtain of gray. Although typical for January weather, it makes “wintertime…
Returning to work after an extended holiday break can be rough, even for the most loyal employee. But the day-to-day “clocking in” can be daunting as well for those who simply don’t enjoy their line of work or place of employment. What can be done to remedy this sad situation? 3 Big Jumps Toward More…
Christmastime with extended family can be challenging! And if you have a relative (or two, or three) that you consider more naughty than nice, it’s often hard to have a “holly jolly Christmas.” However, Christ does call us to do what sometimes seems impossible to do. In Luke 6:27 Jesus says: “Love your enemies, do good to those who…
When you’re a child, you think of your parents as old—but not so old they cannot take care of themselves.” With the holidays comes time spent with family members, some of whom we have not seen in a while. And the realization often shocks us when we notice changes in our elderly family members’ ability to…
During the holidays, we tend to focus a lot on thankfulness as well as providing for others. It’s become part of our seasonal tradition as we’ve grown up with families of our own. But how do we teach this valuable lesson of gratefulness and giving to our youngest kids? Through their senses Especially with preschoolers and younger…
How can I say thanks . . . for the things You have done for me? Things SO undeserved . . . yet You gave to prove Your love for me. The voices of a million angels . . . could not express my gratitude. All that I am and ever…
If the job you once loved is now a “like” at most, it may be time to consider looking elsewhere for employment. This is not to suggest you pack up your desk every time you have a bad day with the boss. But if you’re getting that gut feeling of discontent more days than not,…
Today I’m in a celebrative mood! Recently, a few blessings in my work life have come about, so it’s a day for cheerfulness. I even brought homemade cupcakes to the office breakroom to ramp up good vibes with everyone else. It feels great to sprinkle joy around my coworkers and loved ones on this special day. Wouldn’t…
Do you ever wonder if more is going on with your mental health than just feeling “moody” several times each week? It could be that you’re experiencing a form of depression and not simply down in the dumps. But how does one know? Here is a list from the National Institute of Mental Health of…
What do you use to get through your day? We all have ways of coping with life. Some individuals eat, and eat, and eat in order to satisfy an emptiness of joy or fulfillment. Others spend money they don’t really have in an effort to obtain inner happiness. Still, others seek contentment through substances of various types. September is National Recovery…