“Finding True Rest: A Divine Command”
Image generated by ChatGPT 2026 Happy National Relaxation Day! It seems like there’s a national day for everything, and August 15th is no exception. Celebrated annually in the U.S., this
“Who Says That to Someone?”
Words hold great power and shape our lives for a long time. This truth resurfaced while watching The Way, Way Back. In the opening scene, an overbearing adult cruelly rates
“Scoops of Grace and Sprinkles of Joy”
National Ice Cream Day is an annual summer celebration that offers a delightful opportunity to enjoy a sweet treat while reflecting on the concept of spiritual sweetness. By drawing parallels
“The Declaration of Dependence”
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, citizens are honoring the historic Declaration of Independence. While that document champions human autonomy, individual rights, liberty, and self-governance, spiritual declarations emphasize total dependence
“The Sun Knows When To Call It A Day”
Do you ever find yourself fighting against time? Do you rush from one task to another, driven by deadlines, alarms, and to-do lists? Do you find yourself squeezing in one
“Majoring on the Mordecai’s”
Sometimes it is the “but when’s” that distract us from focusing on the most important things in life and cause us to major on the minor things instead. Haman the
“See! Listen to Your Dad!”
My Dad almost always knew the right thing to do in any given situation. My Mom knew when she married my Dad that he was truly “Mr. Right”. However, she
“I’ll take ‘Think Before You Speak’ for $200, please, Alex.”
Have you ever wished for a built-in button that would prevent you from speaking too hastily? Such a button does exist on the TV show Jeopardy. Hasty contestants are prevented from
“Red, White, and Redeemed”
Every year on June 14, Flag Day is celebrated as a time-honored tradition. This day prompts us to reflect on the history, sacrifices, and unity that the American flag represents.
“Bring a Real Kite to the Beach”
Beach season officially begins on Memorial Day in the U.S., and with its opening come expert suggestions on proper beach etiquette. We may not think that open, natural spaces of
“Gossip is Like Cutting Open a Feather Pillow”
Gossip is a simple word, yet it carries a heavy weight. It can flutter through conversations with the lightness of a feather and wreak havoc like a storm. This thought
“If I could talk with you on Mother’s Day”
Dear Mom, It’s been a couple of years since we said, “goodbye for now,” and yet not a day goes by that I don’t wish I could talk with you