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 …
It rips a jagged, raw and throbbing hole. It hurts to think, function and breathe. You don’t understand, you don’t know how to move forward and you don’t know what to do next. But you put one foot in front of the other and move on. If you have ever lost anyone you love deeply, …
How did you sleep last night? If you are like most Americans, maybe not well. I haven’t been sleeping as well as usual due to my knee. I wake up every few hours. It’s having an impact on my attitude, memory and my days in general. Though improving, I know the poor sleep has impacted …