Let’s Talk Turkey As we mark the countdown to the Thanksgiving weekend, social media is bursting with posts, tweets, and memes that remind us of all we have to be grateful for in this beautiful country. But in order to have gratitude really sink in and...
We all know of people who are fun to be around as long as life is good and we’re dancing to their tune, but who turn against us when we fall on hard times. The Bible calls these false friends, “friends who pretend to be...
Imagine yourself going out for lunch with an old friend and sharing with her your latest burden, disappointment, or concern. Now imagine her looking you straight in the eye and saying with a bit of a sneer, “What are you whining about?”, or “Are you...
Even though we turned a seasonal corner at Christmas and the days are getting longer, the dreary winter weather, low light, and cold temperatures can have a real effect on our moods, especially when we’re stuck inside most of the time. The habit of taking...