At one time or another, we've all judged someone on looks alone. We've looked at a person and we made a knee-jerk decision about them. Even though we're all guilty of having judged a book by its cover, it doesn't make it any less deplorable. … [Read more...]
How to Knock Out Stress
Stress and anxiety zap our strength and seriously hamper happiness. Dealing with stress can be difficult, but it's not impossible. And, dealing with it is absolutely essential for our peace of mind. … [Read more...]
The Paradoxical Commandments
There are a lot of ironies in life, don't you think? Maybe a better word is paradoxical, such as "look, but don't touch, smell, but don't taste." I'm even thinking that maybe another word to throw into the mix is cynical. … [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...]
When the Bad Weeds Grows Among Us
Ever hear the saying "one bad apple can spoil the bunch?" It's an interesting notion, isn't it? Basically, it's saying that you can have a bushel of 10 gorgeous, succulent apples, but if one is "bad," it can ruin the whole lot. But can that one bad apple real spoil everything? … [Read more...]
Kind Words Bring Life
Positivity can be found through many sources and in order to maintain positive thinking, it's important to read and listen to uplifting words as often as we can. This of course is particularly true in our modern age, because it can really wear us down. … [Read more...]