Author Archives: Barbara

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life strive to be better, not become bitter. When we think we’ve been wronged or treated unfairly, we can become resentful, which is defined as bitter indignation. The Bible … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life keep their word. “A man is as good as his word” is an old expression. It means a person is reliable and truthful. Keeping one’s word is a … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… The abundant life does not repay evil for evil. We live in an angry world. Frustrations cause people to lash out. They curse, belittle, and hurl insults. Sometimes those toxic tantrums come our … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living abundant life don’t waste time wishing they were someone else. Oscar Wilde once said, “Be yourself! Everyone else is taken.” All in all, that’s pretty good advice. If we are totally … Continue reading →

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 →