Finishing Well

Finishing Well

It’s that time of year where we reflect on the things behind us and the moments ahead of us. How will we finish out 2016? Will we have encouragement and excitement for what lies ahead? Or will we shoulder a heavy burden of disappointments an failures? A deep...
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

So many times when we talk about New Year’s resolution, all we can think about are the many years of failed promises we made. Negativity seeps in and coming up with a resolution is just a reminder of all the things we don’t like about our lives. Fresh...
Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude

Teaching Gratitude It’s happened to many parents. Your child receives a less than ideal gift from grandma and before you have a second to react your child is already telling gran they hate it. Listen, children do not come into the world with a thankful heart....
The gift of Disappointment

The gift of Disappointment

Early one Christmas morning when I was a young girl, I ran to the living room where I knew the gifts from Santa would be ready for myself and my 2 brothers. As I entered the room, one thing grabbed my attention right away. There was an adorable stuffed monkey sitting...
Do you hear the bells ringing?

Do you hear the bells ringing?

There is a song by the popular group Casting Crowns which shares their rendition of “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day.” The lyrics begin: I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play And mild and sweet their songs repeat Of peace on earth good...