Think of what is being asked of you and then put it into perspective. Consider the weeks that we are being asked to change our lifestyles. Then compare that to the years of change and sacrifice that were made by our parents and grandparents during WWII. How would our lives and our world be different if those people had chosen to ignore the greater good rather than pulling together to survive? Life is not all…
Humanity is an amazing word. It can be defined as people, humankind, and civilization. All of which are true. We are all a part of humanity. But there are also other definitions of humanity, which include kindness, charity, compassion, and mercy. All of these are also accepted meanings of this same word. And in the perfect world, we, the people who make up humanity, also share all of these other definitions of the word. We…
Don’t live in fear. Yeah I know we are going through a very trying time right now with the Coronavirus but we must remember one thing… This to shall pass. We have to also remember that God is going to have the last word and it’s going to be good. May we take this time to get closer to our loved ones and most importantly, let us take this time to get closer to Him.…
Yes, many of us are at home, not by choice, but because we have been asked to limit exposure in public. But think of the potential of this day you have been given. Spending time with your loved ones, catching up on projects that you have on your to-do list, reading a good book, or catching a movie or two. You have plenty of choices without venturing out of your home. How many times each…
Many reading this are quarantined or voluntarily remaining at home in an effort to do our part to contain this virus. But remember that while you are physically limited to the confines of your home, there are many ways that you are free to interact, seek adventure and experiences, and touch the lives of others. Feeding your mind when isolated is so essential. And to assist with that, countless universities and museums are offering free…
Real heroes are the people who do the right thing every day. They are the people who think of others first and take action even when no one else is watching to applaud them. These are the people who should be looked up to as role models for children and adults alike. In challenging times, role models don’t need to be asked to do something. They just step forward and lead in the right direction.…
You can’t open a web browser, turn on the television, or speak to another person without seeing something about how the entire world has changed in the past few weeks. Schools, businesses, and even countries are closing. And the freedoms that most of us took for granted just a few short weeks ago are being limited for the greater good. Regardless of your stance on how and why your life and your daily routine have…
It can be very easy to take the good things in your life for granted. You see them every day but fail to appreciate all that they mean to you, until that dark day when they disappear. But at that point, it is too late to say, “I love you,” to soak in the beauty of a sunset or to share a hug. Don’t fall prey to a blinding speed of life. Take the time…
During your darkest days, remember that you are not being punished. You are being groomed for greatness. The deeper the pain, the higher you will soar in the future.
Just for today, focus on being who you are presently Be happy with who you are and with where you are Adjust yourself to how things really are and not with how you want them to be Take care of yourself: physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually Be agreeable Live life one day at a time And don’t be afraid, for God has it all under His control. Please join me in thanking Amy for her…