Author Archives: Barbara

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… If I’m totally honest, I love my “to-do” lists. If it weren’t for them and Post-it-Notes, I’m not sure I would remember anything. Although my “to-do” lists are not quite … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… If beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, what do I see when I “behold” myself in the mirror? Usually I see an older, slightly overweight, flawed individual … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When my husband’s Aunt Myrtle was 90, we were encouraging her to spend some of her hard- earned money on things she had always wanted. She said, “Oh, no! I … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… The whole year our son Matthew was in first grade, he lamented about not having many friends. I talked to his teacher to see if he was adjusting well in … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… A radio talk show host in our area asked people to call in and tell him what influences your life and fills you up. Then he added, “…but don’t call … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… “Oh Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz,” was sung by Janis Joplin years ago. People either think the song is hilarious or they are appalled at the lyrics. … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… In the book of Romans, we are asked a rhetorical question: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When I was a kid, one of the cruelest school exercises was choosing teams. Whether it was softball, debate, or whatever, captains were selected. Teachers would then have students stand … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Each new day is a gift from God. Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” This gift … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When I’m down in the dumps, I try to remember little encouragements I have received through the years. It was about a year ago that something happened to brighten my … Continue reading →