Happy Monday! Okay, so most of us really don't love Monday. But our attitude at the start of the week, can greatly influence our mood for the rest of the week. With that in mind, this hilarious Cat compilation video can get you in the right mind-set. … [Read more...]
Do You Build a Bridge or a Fence?
So often in life, we build a fence, rather than a bridge. When faced with conflict, sometimes the easiest response is to close ourselves off — to put up a defensive barrier instead of a gesture of peace and reconciliation. When we do this, who does it hurt more? … [Read more...]
When the State of the World Brings Us Down
"I don't think I'm going to make it." These are the upsetting words an elderly friend uttered to me the other day. Her words were chilling and knowing her as I do, very unexpected. My friend seemed beaten down and I was extremely concerned. … [Read more...]
When Worry Stops Us from Living Our Life
One of the most harmful habits we humans have is worry. No matter how much effort we make to be positive optimists, that nagging tendency to worry always seems to creep in. Is worrying normal though? Is it something we should even try to eliminate? … [Read more...]
Americans Find Themselves Mired in Boredom
Yawn...so bored. So very bored. As it turns out, it seems that lots of people are bored these days. A new study concludes that the average American experiences boredom 131 days out of the year. Why are we so bored? … [Read more...]
The Christian Corner: A Beginner’s Guide to Christianity
I was chatting with a good friend last week and she said that she and her husband were struggling with how to best teach their children about their Christian faith. Their dilemma is that they want to teach them, but they also want them to be free to learn on their own. … [Read more...]