The powerful force to change you from a transaction life to a transformed life is gratitude. It is seen as a virtue and a way to express appreciation for the blessings of God. It is…
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven was written by Rev. Henry Francis Lyte. The text is based on Psalm 103 which begins with “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within…
After leaving my abusive relationship, I waited for six years for my life to move forward. I grew frustrated, angry, depressed and discouraged on more than one occasion. There were times when it was impossible…
There are days when I’m just so tired that I don’t want to get up. However, I have responsibilities and am not afforded the luxury of sleeping in. For a long time, I would grumble,…
David had a choice, he could allow Goliath to defeat him or he could stand up to Goliath and prove just how strong he was. David chose to stand up to Goliath and prove his…
During the Great Depression times were hard for the entire country. Many families did not know where or when they may work again or where the next meal was coming from. While times and circumstances…
Years ago, Garth Brooks released a song Unanswered Prayers. The song is about a man who runs into his former girlfriend. He thanks God for the unanswered prayers and hopes he held for them when…
As a performer, who has appeared at numerous nursing home facilities, I know how important it is to hear thank you. I make every effort to write a thank you note to those that help…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States and it has me thinking about the things we are thankful for. Earlier this year, I read somewhere about being thankful for the little things. {I…
Recently I walked in on a conversation between two friends. One friend wanted to do provide a much-needed item for the other friend. However, the second friend continued to argue about receiving the gift. She…
In honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my Thanksgiving Board on Pinterest with you.
This Thursday is Thanksgiving. Let’s take this time to remember all the small things and the people in our lives we are thankful for. I am going to enjoy the day and the food. …
We Gather Together is a popular hymn sung at Thanksgiving. The song was written in 1597 by Adrianus Valerius. The original title of the Dutch hymn was “Wilt heden nu treden“. The song was written…
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come is a harvest hymn that was written in 1844. The song was written by Henry Alford. In the days when most people survived off of the land, they understood the…
