Written by Pam Rehm
What do good manners mean for a modern Christian? A few months ago, I gave someone a small gift. The gift was really insignificant. However, it struck me that the person receiving the small item...
Written by Leslie M. Schwartz
How full is your glass? Even when we’re focusing on the positive things of this world, we need to make sure we’re intentionally creating room for God to pour out His blessings into our...
Written by Janel Johnson
With the new calendar year comes the accompanying resolutions that many make to pursue and achieve happiness. Yet for many, hopelessness is a constant companion. Some find it difficult to write the...
Written by Vicki Willoughby
It has been said that words frame our world. I’ve found that learning to guide my tongue can be a real challenge. Lately I have turned my thoughts to how I am using my words and how they are...
Written by Jodie Maczek
Recently I met a young lady who inspired me to think more deeply about how I approach trials—and joy. Last month I interviewed a young lady for a position in the company I work for. When I...
Written by Gloria Diliberto
The choices of the past were much more limited. But with all our modern materialistic options, are we being pulled away from what is truly important? In the not-too-distant past people...
Written by Susan Scott Smith
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). As birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirement parties or anniversaries of loved ones’...
Written by Andrea West
From time to time we catch a glimpse of what God has done for us. A recent glimpse came to me while I played with my 4-year-old granddaughter and Play-Doh. One of our greatest pleasures since my...
Written by Cathy Castillano
I chose not to make annual (New Year’s) resolutions because I found a practice that was more effective for me: daily resolutions! Last week, a friend’s 2012 New Year’s resolution...