Make a Resolution to Thrive in 2023
It’s the dawn of a new year and that brings a fresh start and a world of new opportunities. While some will make a simple resolution to be happy this new year, what if we really kicked it up a notch? What if instead of merely living, we made the resolution to thrive? Continue reading “Make a Resolution to Thrive in 2023”
The Bible teaches us that if we have true faith, we have little to fear and we should never despair. The Reverend Billy Graham said,“fear can banish faith, but faith can banish fear.” He was right.
Many wise and learned people have said that we are what we think about most. In essence, what we believe ourselves to be and what we think about most of the time, becomes our reality — we therefore, shape our own lives.
Life is unpredictable and feeling anxious, sad, frustrated and even angry, are just normal reactions to our hectic life. Ever notice though, that some people seem almost immune to these feelings? How do they do it…what’s their secret?


I’m not what one would call a huggy or touchy-feely type of person. I tend to hug for only a brief moment and then that’s about it. To make up for that lack of hug power, I use my smile instead, which I always hope conveys my sincerity.
Andy Rooney, one of the iconic team members of the 60 Minutes news program, shared a lot of his insight, humor and wisdom over the years. In fact, his segment became one of the most popular, and for very good reason.
Conflict is something that exists not just in human nature, but in nature itself. Animals have conflict with each other, but it’s humans who have taken conflict to a whole new level of darkness and depravity.
The Christian faith and positive thinking truly go hand-in-hand. Christians are meant to be happy, confident, unafraid and filled with hope and possibility. The key for Christians is to remember this and to feel positive every day.