Author Archives: Barbara

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Today is always the first day of the rest of your life. It is also “…the day the Lord has made…” and we are admonished to “…rejoice … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Some people lament that they don’t have any friends but that’s not really true if they have Jesus in their lives. Imagine getting a notification from Facebook … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Friends are important. Unfortunately, we are fast becoming a friendless society. Today’s social climate does not lend itself to building friendships. In fact, our world is moving … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… I love to sleep. I love my cozy bed. I’m not a morning person so I love to sleep in. Some people can get by on six … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Having done a little travel, I really appreciate certain freedoms we enjoy in this country. Yes, we have major problems, but at least we can speak freely, … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… I used to balk at the idea of being a witness for Christ (Acts 1:8). The word “witness” conjures up negative images of Christ being on trial … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… When my dad got Alzheimer’s and had to go to a care facility, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. They kept telling him he had lung cancer … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… When governor Zerubbabel was faced with the task of rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple, he faced many obstacles. Fifty years had passed since the Babylonian invasion left … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Some words look insignificant, yet have great meaning. Although “but” is primarily a conjunction which connects two sentences or clauses, its use implies that everything following it … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Monday is Memorial Day which honors our American soldiers who lost their lives defending our country. There is something quite special about people giving up their lives … Continue reading →