You know what will really make you look good? To clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Attitude is everything. When we put on compassion, we become more aware of the needs of others and have a desire to do something about it. Kindness helps us to speak and act in a way that is understanding and considerate. When we dress up in humility, we put others first. Gentleness...
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My kids like to communicate with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. My parents, and Susan’s parents, like phone calls and “old fashioned" hand-written notes. Since their grandparents don’t live in the same city as us, how can I help bridge the gap between my kids and their grandparents? Well, with Grandparent’s Day this Sunday, I’ve thought about a few ways to do that. First, help them find common ground. For...
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Author Max Lucado says, "If your happiness comes from something you deposit, drive, drink, or digest, then face it– you are in prison, the prison of want." Are you always wanting one more thing? "I will be happy when I am healthy, when I am married, when I am rich, when I am…" You finish the statement. But, when the new car smell fades, the neighbors buy a bigger TV, and your prince turns into a frog, the prison...
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This national holiday, established in 1882, recognizes the contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. Oftentimes, we fall prey to the mindset that we can never climb high enough in our career or that we need more time in the day. So how will you spend your day off from work? Maybe you’ll take a moment today to give thanks that you have a job. So many others...
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I recently thought about some filters our words should have to pass through before they come out of our mouths. If they don’t make it through all of these 5 filters, they probably should never be spoken. Filter number 1. Do I have good motives? In other words, is my reason for saying it beneficial to the listener or only for selfish purposes? Filter number 2. Does it build up? Words are not neutral. They either...
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It seems like we’re surrounded by a lot of bad news lately. An unstable world economy… natural disasters… high unemployment. In the midst of so much uncertainty, where is your trust? In the government? Your bank account? Your property and possessions? Sometimes the circumstances we face can seem overwhelming. But relying on material things is not the answer. The things of the world won’t provide stability and...
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When someone gives you an unexpected compliment, it can make your day. So, why not do the same for your kids? Observe the little things they do every day and let them know they’re appreciated. For example, compliment your child’s character. In today’s world, they need all the encouragement they can get. Point out their integrity, dependability, or loyalty. Second, let your child know you’re happy to have...
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