Author Archives: Barbara

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… I’ve been reading biblical accounts about Barnabas. His real name was Joseph, but was given the name Barnabas by the apostles which means “Son of Encouragement.” (Acts … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Jesus must have been curious when He asked His disciples, “Whom do men say that I am?” Some said He was John the Baptist, some said Elias, … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… People want so desperately to have others truly understand them, know where they are coming from, and why they do what they do. This can be difficult … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we become a new person. (1 Corinthians 5:17) We forsake our old ways and embrace our new life in Christ. … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… How many of us have trusted salesmen but found they were untruthful, investors but found they were crooks, spouses but found out they committed adultery, evangelists but … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Remember the old Mission: Impossible television series? I’m not talking about those modern crash/bang movies starring Tom Cruise. I’m referring to the original weekly series where someone … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… While in high school, our choir director had us sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah at a concert. I think that’s when I fell in love … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… The first time I went to LA in the 60s for a short visit, the smog was so bad I could not see the mountains. People said, … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Years ago—before moving pictures, visual effects, and technology that constantly shocks the senses—people seemed to appreciate their surroundings more. They realized that life itself is a miracle. … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… The pandemic has changed the face of church as we knew it. Many churches closed their doors due to COVID-19 and never reopened. Those who did reopen … Continue reading →