Author Archives: Barbara

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 →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… I’m so thankful to have a Bible to read. I don’t have to wait for Moses to come down from a mountain with a tablet of stone … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… I am thankful for stuff—and by that I mean physical possessions. However, most of us would admit we have too much stuff. There is even an old … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… It’s been fifty years since my mom passed away, but I remember her vividly. I was in my early twenties when she went to the doctor for … Continue reading →