My experience is that Christians talk more about joy than happiness, saying that happiness is circumstantial and joy comes from within. I won’t argue with that, but my concern is that many Christians share neither joy nor happiness. Too many people around the world define Christians as negative, rule-spouting, judgmental hypocrites. Ouch! It’s one of…
Dream Day was set up by an instructor at Columbia University in 2012 as a way of helping us all achieve our dreams and to make the world a better place. Quotes to Inspire Dreams “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion…
Today is the International Day of Awesomeness The International Day of Awesomeness is a celebration of awesomeness. People are awesome every day, frequently don’t realize it, and their feats of awesomeness are rarely recognized. We aim to fix that, with a special day to both perform and celebrate feats of awesomeness! The day originated in 2007 when Kevin Lawver’s coworker said they…
Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action is the motto for the World Day of Prayer. It indicates that prayer and action are inseparable. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing…
Share a Story – Shape a Future is a collaborative venue to share ideas and celebrate everything reading has to offer our kids. I’m a huge fan of reading. Most writers are . . . we’re word lovers, and of course we need other word lovers or there’s no reason to write. I didn’t love to…
I’m sure you’re beginning to wonder if I’m inventing these holidays. I am not. They really are listed on a variety of sites. Some have background stories, others do not . . . but each have been declared official holidays by someone. Today – Holy Experiment Day The sites I found that mentioned HED said:…
So, how’re you doin’? No really, how are you? March 3rd is National I Want You to be Happy Day. A day for to encourage each other, to avoid selfishness, and do something to make other people happy. A good place to start . . . ask people how they’re doing, stop to look in their…
Inconvenience yourself! Really isn’t that what you do all day everyday? What if I told you how to have fun while inconveniencing yourself? 1. Say the following: “It’s not about me.” Now say it again, and repeat as often as necessary. You’re probably thinking, “That wasn’t fun.” I promise – we will get to the fun….
How long could you go without noise? Complete quiet except for the sounds of birds chirping and wind blowing through the trees. Does that thought make you blissful or anxious? 24 hours without phone, music, and television? But then what if I told you the day was originated as day for meditation, devotion, and prayer? Quotes…
“Happiness is a warm puppy.” ~ Charles Schulz It’s Love Your Pet Day and Sadie’s 1st Birthday! How’s that for planning? Do you have a pet? We’ve had dogs, bunnies, parakeets, guinea pigs, gerbils, and hamsters. Whew! Dogs are definitely my favorite; so, today I’m hoping you’ll indulge me as I share a year in…
“The first rule of focus is this: ‘Wherever you are, be there.” ~ Author Unknown I may have that framed and hang it in my office. Are you someone who feels like you’re not really accomplishing enough unless you are doing a dozen things at once? Join the club! The truth . . . multi-tasking…
In the “love chapter” of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13 – Paul wrote, “Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.“ While everyone was talking about love, Rev and I are clinging to all three . . . faith and hope and love. The phone rang Friday morning. Caller ID read, World Vision….
You want to give them a boot in the behind, but you know that’s probably not the answer. So, how do you deal with a church bully? 8 Ways to Deal with a Church Bully: 1. Ignore Them – I know of a leader who responds to bullying comments with, “Thank you, you might be…
The following are real Church Bulletin Bloopers: Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict. Don’t let worry kill you off – let the church help. The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb entertainment,…
There is a story out there about a mom who overheard her children playing in the backyard. As the yelling and name calling increased she decided to stick her head out the door and ask, “What are you kids doing? To which her six-year-old daughter looked up, smiled, and replied, “It’s okay mom, we’re just…
February is American Heart Month. 50 years ago President Lyndon B. Johnson formally designated February to educate and inform Americans about heart health. And yet, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women. Visit the link above to learn the important things you can do to improve your…
Cold. Snow. Dirty cars. Cabin Fever. Winter Blahs. Yuck! If you’re sick and tired of winter and ready for a break . . . today is your day. It’s National Escape Day. Where would you go to escape? A beach in the tropics? A chalet in the mountains? Back to reality. . . most of us…
Do you love your job? I was going to ask if you love going to work, but it’s early in the week and everyone has days when they’d prefer to stay home even if they enjoy what they do. Nearly 500 years before the birth of Christ, Confucius said, “Choose a job you love, and you’ll…
Every child is a unique and wonderful gift. The brown-eyed curly haired wiggle worm.The green-eyed redhead who loves to sing and dance.The blue-eyed blonde soccer player.The teen who dreams big dreams.The toddler who talks and talks and talks. It’s Celebrate Life Day – A day to honor our children and grandchildren. The perfect day to…
Do you need a hug? You do? You’ve picked the perfect day. It’s National Hug Day. Hugging Day was founded by Rev. Kevin Zaborney on January 21, 1986 in Caro, Michigan, and has since spread to Canada, England, Australia, Germany and Poland. I grew up in Michigan. January is a cold month. Hugging is a great idea. …
In 1993, the United States Congress requested the first proclamation: Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That January 16, 1993, is designated as “Religious Freedom Day,” and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama- tion calling on the people of…
