On April 22, 1864 the words “In God We Trust” first appeared on U.S. coins. It originated in “The Star-Spangled Banner”, written during the War of 1812. The fourth stanza includes the phrase, “And this be our motto: ‘In God is our Trust.’” The Star-Spangled Banner v. 1 – O say can you see by the…
Have you ever watched an episode of Hoarders? I used to have a dream that I lived in a huge house full of doors, many of which were locked. I often wondered what it meant. The Lord whispered that the doors represented rooms of my heart that I kept locked from Him. Those secret hidden…
I can’t remember a time as a child when anyone placed a gold star on something I wrote. Speech classes were a breeze, with my gift for gab and dramatic flair . . . what I didn’t have in substance I made up for in pizzazz. My problem on paper was knowing how to punctuate my…
Woo Hoo! It’s No Housework Day! A day to forget those daily chores . . . to leave the laundry until tomorrow, pile the dishes in the sink, and ignore the crumbs on the floor. It’s time to celebrate. If I could, I would declare everyday – No Housework Day! From Punchbowl: National No Housework…
The Golden Rule What if . . . we could consistently treat others the way we want them to treat us if we traded places. The person who is our: Friend Spouse Child Parent Grandparent Neighbor Teacher Student Employer Employee Server Garbage Collector Mail Carrier Salesperson Telemarketer Stranger Or the person who is: Physically Ill…
It’s Weed Out Hate Day – How Will You Celebrate? I hate hate. It’s defined as extreme aversion or hostility toward someone or something. Like love, hate is described as a feeling. Like love, hate is a choice. April 3rd is the day to “weed out hate, ” and sow seeds of peace and kindness. The Weed…
April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. ~Mark Twain, April Fool’s Day is of unknown origin, but many believe it began around 1582 in France, when the Gregorian calendar was introduced, and New Year’s Day changed from April 1st to…
On She’s Funny That Way day, individuals pay tribute to the funny/quirky side of women. I believe the best humor happens in moments that surprise us with quirky twists . . . unexpected responses, photos, captions, and situations. She’s Funny That Way – 5 Funny Things about Women 1. Women are curious and want to be…
I’ve been blessed to be chosen for The Liebster Award by my friend, Joan, at The Beauty in His Grip. I love what Joan says about her site: Unrelenting in His call to me, my Savior’s voice reached my closed ears and I finally heard Him. When I turned around He was there with His…
It’s your day to celebrate anything! Because today is Make Your Own Holiday Day. It’s an unofficial holiday, but what a fun idea. You can make today a special holiday for anything you want. Unofficial holidays can promote a cause, remember historical events, or used to have some simple good fun. How to Make a Holiday…
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…
