Relationships

Our words have great influence in the lives of those around us, and spoken affirmations or “blessings” can bring hope, encouragement, and self-esteem to our families, friends, and others. However, opportunities to genuinely affirm, or bless others pass us by every day! No doubt, all of us at some time …

During this season of Christmas carols, twinkling lights and pumpkin spice lattes, it just seems easier for us to remember to show kindness to others. We drop spare change into the Salvation Army bucket when we pass, donate food and toys to the less fortunate, we give gifts to each …

Once Upon a Time… A baby asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?” God replied, “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.” The child further inquired, …

There are few things in this world beloved more than mom. Whether she living – either here in the present – or as just a memory in our heart – our mothers play a special roll in our lives. Today, we join you in celebrating not just the woman you …

Every person that has truly made a difference hasn’t done so because they were seeking fame and fortune – it’s because they believed in something. They were following a dream. So often we underestimate what we’re capable of. We think that one person alone can’t make a big enough difference …

How wonderful would it be to do something so simple, yet so love filled, it inspires others to do the same! It’s easy for us to get caught up in the thinking that our simple act of kindness is too small to really make any kind of difference. Maybe the gesture …

“Give and you will receive.” Luke 6:38 I tend to think that the idea behind this quotation is that when we give to others, we receive favor from God. Yet, I think there is another way to look at it as well. Generally, we think of giving in positive terms, …

Mother Teresa understood the true meaning of “giving until it hurts.” She realized it is about extending love and compassion to another person without strings or conditions – when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient and often unreturned. Sometimes we resist the “give” because it’s uncomfortable to meet the other in their place of …

Just as the sun shines upon the earth with its constant life-giving beams, a heart filled with unconditional love gives without any expectation and with no strings attached. A love like that can change someone else’s life and the world we live in completely. When we allow ourselves to understand …

One of the greatest blessings in life is that of a TRUE friend. Someone who supports you in your endeavors, who believes in your dreams, who loves you just the way you are – flaws and all. Who will forgive you for anything, someone you can laugh with, who gets …