Encouragement
It was a gorgeous day. As my girlfriend and I set up our chairs to face the ocean, the breeze was gently blowing our hair. The temperatures were ideal, and the sounds of the surf and the seagulls were soothing. Leaning back in her beach chair, my friend popped open Read more
Decorate Your Heart with Joy This Holiday Season The Thanksgiving decorations in the shed were staring me down. Bins full of pumpkins, pilgrims, and fall foliage. The argument inside my mind ensued. I don’t have to decorate for Thanksgiving this year. Perhaps I’ll skip Thanksgiving and start decorating for Read more
Overcoming Fear: The Benefits of Therapy for Anxiety Anxiety can often overwhelm people with unease and can make simple tasks seem difficult to accomplish. It’s becoming more common in today’s moving society to find ways to handle this feeling of worry and stress. Therapy stands out as a method that Read more
How to Help Teenagers Focus on Christ During the Holidays My son has a birthday that’s close to Christmas, and at one time, this resulted in some confusion. When he was close to three, my little guy told me that Christmas was all about his birthday! I’d been trying to make much Read more
How to Simplify Your Gift Giving & Enjoy Christmas More “The giving of gifts is not something man invented. God started the giving spree when he gave a gift beyond words, the unspeakable gift of His Son.” ~Robert Flatt How it Started A few years ago, our family dramatically changed Read more
‘Tis the season to be jolly… Or at least that is what everyone tells us. Over the years we have been taught that the Holiday season is supposed to be a time for merriment, joy, and excitement. From the time we were little children, we were led to believe that Read more
How to Use Accessories to Express Your Faith Daily Faith is a big part of who you are and it’s the same for me. Faith shapes my values; it’s my guide when I make decisions, and it helps me stay grounded when things get tough. Are there some creative ways Read more
How to Give the Gift of Prayer for Christmas With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be challenging to maintain a practical focus on the birth of Christ. Amid the parties, shopping, wrapping, baking, and fun activities, Christ can fade into the background if we Read more
“Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” We hear this everywhere, don’t we? Yet, so often, we rush our way through the holiday season with little thought about Jesus, the gift of His life, or the significance of His love. The wise men responded in immediate worship to the Read more
How to Make New Friends When You’re Shy Making friends can be challenging, especially if you’re shy, introverted, or suffer from social anxiety. It often feels like everyone around you is effortlessly navigating social situations while you struggle to find the right words. Luckily, making friends is a skill that Read more
Thanksgiving… A time when family and friends gather to remember the abundance of blessings bestowed upon them during the year. And, a time when a harvest of food and lighthearted fun is shared around a table. Where memories are made and the holiday season begins. How to Keep Christ at Read more
Practical Ways to Build Self-Security and Confidence Living in today’s fast-paced world can make it tough to feel secure and self-assured at times due to the pressures of comparison and societal expectations that can significantly undermine our confidence levels. However, it is crucial to cultivate a sense of self-assurance and Read more