Turn Your Sacrifices Into Blessings
By Marjorie Holmes2 min read
In addition to giving up something for Lent, try offering a helping hand.
Blessings
Blessings are all around us, if we have our eyes open to noticing the ways our families, friends, community, and God bless and enrich our lives each day.
Gratitude vs Thankfulness: The Big Difference
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Use both strategies to sustain a positive outlook each and every day.
The Grateful One
One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?”—Luke 17:15–17 (NIV)
Favor in the New Year
You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.—Psalm 65:11 (NLT)
Everyday Blessings: Power Restored
By Sabra Ciancanelli2 min read
A snow-related power outage that began as an inconvenience fosters a lovely day of family togetherness.
5 Spiritual Benefits of Fasting
By Brooke Obie4 min read
Refraining from eating or drinking for a period of time is an act of worship that is good for your soul
How to Give the Gift of Prayer to Those You Love
By Bob Hostetler2 min read
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a wedding, an anniversary—here’s the most meaningful present of all.
8 Fun Valentine’s Day Traditions for Newlyweds
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
Celebrate your new, married love in easy, joyful ways that will last through the years.
She Overcame Her Stutter and Shyness to Appear on ‘America’s Got Talent’
By Amanda Mammana6 min read
Her stutter made Amanda Mammana shy and withdrawn, but singing gave her a new way to express herself.
A Delayed Greeting Card Opened Her Eyes to the Blessings of Marriage
By Pat Butler Dyson6 min read
Why was she so let down by her 41st wedding anniversary?
Overflowing with Hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.—Romans 15:13 (NIV)
18 Best Micro Habits to Improve Your Life in Minutes
By Kaylin Kaupish9 min read
What are micro habits and how can you use them to bring positivity into your life?
