One of my favorite studies about gratitude is the “Count Your Blessings” study conducted by the psychologist Bob Emmons. In his study Emmons had participants do the simplest thing: At the end of each day take a moment to count your blessings by writing them down in a journal. And you know what happened? At […]
Read More ThankfulA few years ago, The Edge, U2’s guitarist, took his son out trick-or-treating in L.A. Both The Edge and his son dressed in The Edge’s trademark black beanie, black leather jacket with a guitar slung around his neck. As they walked away from one door, they heard the couple in the house say, “That’s a […]
Read More trick or treatWhen Christ’s image is reflected in us His work of purifying is accomplished.
Read More Patience of purificationWhen trials make us feel lost and it seems there are no good directions, we look to God for the only true path.
Read More LOSTWe face a choice – allow obstacles to overcome us or to keep pressing on regardless of the trouble!
Read More OVERCOMINGUntil its composition is determined, its value is unknown.
Read More GoldMary Daniel hadn’t seen her husband for 114 days due to coronavirus restrictions at the senior care facility where he lives. Her husband, Steve, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s seven years ago and moved into a care facility in Jacksonville, Florida. She said she had been visiting her husband every night and would get him ready […]
Read More DESPERATE TO BE TOGETHERIs what you are following leading you in the right direction?
Read More STUCK WITH A GPSWhen a man went to purchase a PlayStation 5 (PS5) from a reseller, he was unsure about the legitimacy of the listing because of its low price. After speaking to the reseller on the phone, his curiosity increased, as it sounded like the woman on the other line didn’t know much about video games, and […]
Read More DECEPTION v. Integrity (and a PS5)Sometimes safety doesn’t look like what we expect.
Read More SAFE AT SEA
Pursuing God 