Author Archives: Barbara

Light of the World

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… When I think about the birth of Christ, I think of light. A star shone bright casting a light to guide the wise men to where Christ … Continue reading

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Universal Languages

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… The idea of a universal language probably dates back to the biblical account of the tower of Babel. At that time, there was only one language spoken, … Continue reading

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Be Still

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… A few years ago I got a speeding ticket on my way to church. I held God personally responsible for this. God could have caused the police … Continue reading

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Apples of Gold

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Three lady friends and I were out for a night on the town. We were going to dinner and then the symphony. What fun! After dinner we … Continue reading

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Thank You, Lord

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… We live in a society that fosters discontent, not thankfulness. People prefer to complain about what they don’t have, rather than be thankful for what they do … Continue reading

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Taste and See

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Good food is meant to be savored, much like life. We can just live life, or savor it. We can endure life, or enjoy it. So much … Continue reading

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Thankful for Our Vets

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Veterans Day, which occurs on November 11 each year, honors all veterans of U.S. wars. Our Veteran’s hospitals are full of aged forgotten men and women who … Continue reading

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God Created Laughter

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… To me, one of the most joyous sounds in the whole world is laughter. Those who know me well know I love to laugh. I guess when … Continue reading

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Prayer

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… From the beginning to the end of the Bible, we see people praying. (Genesis 4:26; Revelation 22:21) Daniel prayed 3 times a day. David called upon God … Continue reading

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Good Works

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… As Christians, one of our primary goals is to participate in a relationship with Jesus Christ. We do this through prayer, plus studying and meditating on God’s … Continue reading

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