It’s summer. Time for a road trip to the beach, lake, mountains, or to visit family. Air travel can prove costly, especially if you have kids. Plus, you have to deal with all the frustrations and stresses of airports. We are a family of six. Much of our travel is by mini-van. We don’t travel…
The late comedian and actor, George Burns, once said: “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” You might especially agree after the holidays! But what about those loved ones—friends and family you deeply loved—who left you? Someone else said: “The hardest grief is when the person you love is still…
These 10 Ways I’ve learned from personal experience—a few the hard way. Hope it serves you well! Let’s get to it. Spend time with God. Carve out quiet time and space in your day to read Scripture, pray, and journal. Get out of your head and into God’s mind, truth, and promises. Vent on the…
Family Thanksgiving. It’s coming. Are you ready? Here’s how you can be: 1) Be thankful. Family. You’re all together. Take a look around. Enjoy them—the good, the bad, the ugly. Don’t forget: They are your family. 2) Take nothing personal. Odds are something will be said to offend you or provoke you. Whether it is…