On Christmas morning, I know that my kids will race down the stairs in a flurry of joy and anticipation to find the gifts under the tree marked with their name. Some have said that your name is the most important word in the world to you. And as my kids actively search for...
Going Beyond One Day of Gratitude
When I had trouble falling asleep as a child, my parents had a tried-and-true solution. And it was far more effective than counting sheep. They encouraged me to list the things I was thankful for. And so, I did. With every breath out, I thanked God for another person, place, or thing in my...
Rice ‘n’ Beans for HOPE
Skip the eggnog. This Christmas season I invite you to join me and my family to enjoy rice and beans every Wednesday evening in December. Besides avoiding a couple extra holiday pounds, this “fast” allows us to give of ourselves prayerfully and financially and focus our minds on the needs of the world. A meal...