Author Archives: Barbara

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life appreciate the beauty around them. The first time I went to Italy I noticed that even the sparsest table would have a tiny vase with a fresh flower … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life recognizes true beauty in others.   Beauty is subjective. Different people have various ideas about what they consider beautiful. Unfortunately, most of us have been bombarded with digitally enhanced images … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows the difference between happiness and joy. Happiness and joy are not always synonymous. Many times happiness is conditional and dependent on what happens to us. Even the words are … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life chooses to focus on what unites us rather than what divides us.    We live in a volatile, angry world. People are eager to find fault with every opinion that … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life strives for progress, not perfection. Those who struggle with perfection know too well the feeling of never really being good enough. Instead of focusing on the progress made, they focus … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life are hard workers, but they aren’t working for fame and fortune. Fame is a fickle mistress. What is popular today may not be popular tomorrow. So if our … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life has a healthy view of money.    Those who don’t have money, want it. Some in their quest to get money, become involved in get-rich-quick schemes. Many who have money, … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows how to move on. We all have times of sadness and mourning. The Bible says there is a time for everything. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11) There will be times when we … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows how to set, keep, and respect boundaries. Believe it or not, a person who sets, keeps, and respects boundaries can still be a loving, caring Christian. We are commanded … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life knows that freedom is not free. It comes with a cost.    With the Fourth of July just around the corner, we went to see a revival of the musical … Continue reading →