As I write this, my four kids are busy scouting out their respective spots in our house to work on schoolwork, and I’m hiding in our basement with my laptop precariously perched on a tiny table. These days, we regularly bump into each other, both figuratively and literally. Especially on days where the rain...
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...
Recapturing a Spirit of Unity
As the autumn leaves fell and the winds signaled a change of season, George Washington and his ragtag band of weary soldiers knew that over the coming months they had a singular goal: survival. Winter approached, and it was coming fast. Looking at their inadequate housing and dwindling food supplies, they knew they weren’t...