Author Archives: Barbara

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →