For me, the book of Psalms are like a soothing lotion on my sunburn, or a cup of cool water flowing down my parched throat. I just want to engage with the words and appreciate them—allowing them to sink in and stay alive in my mind. Soothing! Refreshing! Healing…Comforting—that is the Book of Psalms for me. No matter where I am on the feelings barometer, there is a psalm that speaks personally to me, and Psalm 86 is a favorite of mine. I challenge you to read all seventeen

Attitude is what is found in your mind! You can’t buy it or borrow it. Neither can you blame someone else for your lousy one! But if you have a good attitude, you can share it and spread it around and bring happiness to others! Even strangers will instantly like you—if your attitude is positive and cheerful and pleasant. It’s all up to you. Yes, your attitude is up to you and it starts in your brain. It’s your outlook and your viewpoint. What do you see—is your life empty or

After our son’s suicide, there was a dangerous side to my grief. It was my thought process. I kept repeating lies over and over and over again, and believing them. Here is what I told myself: “You failed as a mother. You are guilty for your child’s death. God doesn’t love you. God doesn’t care. You will never heal. You will never get over Matthew’s death. You don‘t deserve to heal.” My mindset was filled with untruths, negativity, and outright lies! You may be in that terri

There are four important ideas in this little verse, and each one is a reason for hope in our every day life—HOPE of forgiveness and healing! First of all, there is not a limit on how many sins God can forgive. Have you ever felt…”Oh, that mouth of mine. I got angry again and just spewed out those vicious words! Now, I’ve done it. Why don’t I ever learn?!” If you’ve fallen short again and again, take a moment right now to ask God for his marvelous gift of grace—one more time