The pandemic of 2020 left many people jobless. If this is your story, you may be wondering what to do next although you have little motivation to go back to how things were before. So this may actually be a great time to make a change in your career plan if you were not previously in…
What do you focus on throughout your day? Research by Harvard Medical School shows that keeping a positive mindset—one bent toward thankfulness—does wonders for us in so many ways! So, what are you grateful for? My friend, Lisa, recently told me that she makes a practice of giving praise (thanks) to God for one aspect of…
You might feel like this week has been one of those worst-case situations, shutting down your normal operating agenda. The winter storm that has swept over the whole USA this week certainly fits in this category of difficult-to-manage for many of us. But we’ve been having to live by Plan B for some time now.…
Most people think of Valentine’s Day as a time for romance. And obviously, it is a day set aside for couples to express their love for one another. But during this season we can also show love for those we care about in non-romantic ways. After all, the Bible reminds us in John 13:34 to…
Most of us consider reading books as simply a way to pass the time. While that may be a good end in itself these days, I’ve discovered there are actually health benefits attached to this favorite leisure activity. Who knew?! According to thehealthsite.com, there are several science-based rewards that come with reading books, such as: Mental exercise: Reading…
God never promised us an easy life without discouragement. In fact, the Bible reminds us in John 16:33 that “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” This passage tells us that God knows the difficulties we’re facing, but has a plan for helping us get through them with His power! To stand…
Simple pleasures are the last healthy refuge in a complex world.” ~Oscar Wilde When all is said and done, isn’t it the modest pleasures of life that bring comfort and gratification during stressful times? For me, this is definitely the case! As we’ve all experienced some bumps along the road over the past year, I’ve discovered…
When will this ever end? If this question [regarding COVID-19] has spiraled through your thoughts over the past several months, you’re not alone. The pandemic “pit of despair” is real but that doesn’t mean you have to remain stuck in its deep, dark trenches. I’ve needed to remind myself a few times of this great Bible promise found in…
At the end of difficult days—and this challenging year, it’s easy to remember what has been lost. But how about considering all that was gained? No, I’m not talking about the “pandemic pounds” we may have added to the scale during our weeks of lock-down and isolation. Rather, what good has come over the past…
Yes, Christmas feels different this year. In the past, we may have needed encouragement to slow down and simply notice loved ones standing right in front of us. But now, rather than being too busy to show we care, we have the added weight of not being able to gather as we normally do. There…