Author Archives: Barbara

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 →

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 →