And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. ~ Colossians 3:15 Thankfulness. It’s the focus of big celebratory feasts on Thursday, but is also what I feel towards God and all of you, who …
A prosperous lawyer invested a sizable amount of his hard earned money in real estate in the growing city of Chicago, then lost most of it in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Despite their loss, the man and his wife spend countless hours assisting the survivors of the tragedy. Two years later, his wife and …
A squeal of delight escaped my lips. The double holiday issue of my favorite cooking magazine had arrived! If you love to cook like I do, Thanksgiving and the holidays are a treat. I plan, prep, tweak old favorites and try new creations each year. But in the bustle of planning, shopping and cooking, one …
The humble brag-the act of stating a truth, but in a way that subtly allows you to brag about yourself in the way you say or bring it up. I caught myself doing it just the other day. A friend asked about how my knee was doing. I said something like “very well, thanks. I …
My eye was twitching, my shoulders were so tight I thought they were attached to my ears and my head was throbbing. I was stressed, but I just kept plowing through what needed to be done, because it needed to get done. Sound familiar? Stress is something we all deal with every day. There’s good …