by Katie P | Nov 23, 2007 | Finding Happiness
You might think that there was nothing to be grateful for in the horrifying conditions of a Nazi concentration camp. On the contrary, the lesson that Corrie ten Boom learned there and shares with us in her book The Hiding Place impacted me greatly when I first read it...
by Ryan T | Nov 22, 2007 | Finding Happiness
As we approach the officially sanctioned season of thanks (all seasons really should be seasons of thanks), it becomes natural to ponder the things in our life that we are truly thankful for. One of these things, for me at least, is the great gift we have been given...
by Moira T | Nov 19, 2007 | Finding Happiness
This post isn’t going to have too much to do with technology. However, I hope that we do take full advantage of technology to send expressions of sincere gratitude when a face-to-face isn’t possible. I hope that you will not let distance be an excuse for...
by Ali C | Nov 19, 2007 | Finding Happiness
As I contemplate this season of Thanksgiving, I find it hard not to feel that overwhelming joy that comes when you recognize your blessings. I think of being surrounded by family, some of whom I haven’t seen in a while, and my heart is full. I think of my children and...
by Matt M | Nov 16, 2007 | Finding Happiness
“And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said unto him, “Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God” (Luke 18:18,19): “but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the...
by Moira T | Nov 15, 2007 | Finding Happiness
I was raised in a family and culture that places tremendous value on sharing. I’ve in turn taught my children that sharing is good, that we need to share what we have whenever we can. I still believe in these values. I still believe that all of us can do a...