The holiday season is here in full force. Are you prepared for it? Christmas lights are up. Christmas concerts are happening. It’s a time of expectancy and happiness. Yet, for many people, the Christmas holidays bring up intense emotions ranging from sadness and grief over lost loved ones to stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. […]

Have you had the experience of looking forward to family or friends from out of town coming to stay with you? Most of you probably have. Remember the anticipation and planning that went into having things ready for guests? You did some decluttering and planning what to eat. You made sure that the linens were […]

Have you ever felt blessed by what someone did, or said, and thought I need to let them know what that meant to me? However, you got sidetracked by life and never got around to letting them know. Sound familiar? It happens to all of us. We had good intentions, but once again we missed […]

What’s a gift that keeps on giving? How would you answer that question? There are many great possible answers and today we’ll talk about one of them. So, what is it? It’s Kindness. The reason we picked Kindness is because this is World Kindness Week. It’s ironic that this would be World Kindness Week with […]

How are you? Most people when asked this question will politely answer, ‘I’m fine.’ However, what we’re seeing today is that many people aren’t fine and wish they had more hope. What brought this to mind was a painting that was mentioned in a talk by Pastor June Barrow. The painting we’re referring to is […]

Is it just us, or does it seem like more and more people are losing their common sense these days? We often see evidence of this when we’re driving or watching stories on the news involving bizarre behavior by people. What got us thinking about this topic is the fact that November 4 is Use […]

How is life going for you right now? We hope it’s going well. But if you’re having some concerns about the future, you’re not alone. The world seems to be getting more and more complex and sometimes crazy. Technology is having a bigger and bigger impact on our life. AI (artificial intelligence) can be used […]

What’s important to you? While that may seem like a fairly simple question, how it’s answered can have a profound impact on your life. What got us thinking about this topic is that October 19 is World Values Day. Celebrated annually, World Values Day is designed to increase the awareness and practice of values around […]

What are your feelings about freedom of speech? We think you might agree that freedom of speech is important. After all, freedom of speech is a fundamental American value that’s in the First Amendment of the Constitution. It guarantees citizens the right to express their views openly without fear of government censorship or retaliation. As […]

Have you ever felt anxious? If you answered ‘yes’ to that question, you’re certainly not alone. Everyone can feel anxious. That’s not surprising because life can be anxiety-provoking, especially in today’s world. What is anxiety? There’s a saying by an unknown writer who describes anxiety this way, “Anxiety is like a toddler. It never stops […]