How to Cope With the Loss of a Pet and Friend Pets. They comfort us and keep us grounded even when the going gets tough. They remind us that life goes on even when we don’t want to keep going, on days when Netflix and the couch are easier options. Pets teach us and show…
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Cece Winans at the Kennedy Center Will Touch Your Heart
Cece Winans at the Kennedy Center Will Touch Your Heart This performance was given in honor of Cicely Tyson at the 38th Kennedy Center Honors event in 2015. Enjoy Blessed Assurance sung by Cece Winans and accompanied by Terence Blanchard and the Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts Choir.
Who is God and Why do People Believe in God?
Who is God and Why do People Believe in God? In a world filled with so many distractions and ways we can be independent of needing others, who is God and do we need God? Why do people attend church? Why do people believe in something intangible? Are people duped by an ancient narrative? Answering…
Two Easy Budget Tips that will Save you Money
Two Easy Budget Tips that will Save you Money Let’s face it, who doesn’t want more money? But how? You can get a new job that pays more, start a side hustle, or get better at budgeting the money you already have. How can you keep more of the green stuff? These two tips will…
How to Transform Your Life for Success
How to Transform Your Life for Success Radio personality, author, and public speaker, Earl Nightingale (1921-1989), defined success as “the progressive realization of a worthy ideal”. He pinned the failure to succeed largely on conformity. An oldie but a goodie, Nightingale’s insightful and timeless wisdom provides step by step instructions to transform our lives. Earl…
Peaceful Music for Stressful Times
Peaceful Music for Stressful Times This Irish hymn sung by Nathan Pacheco is as peaceful visually as it is to listen to. Pacheco’s interpretation was inspired by Andrea Bocelli and Pavoratti. Enjoy the peace!
Music for Inspiration
Music for Inspiration This video of Robert McMichael singing Amazing Grace at Mount Bethel UMC inspires hope, which many of us especially during stressful times need. The incredible pianist is Chuck Newman. If two people were ever doing what God intended them to do, it would be Robert McMichael and Chuck Newman. Words seem inadequate…
20 COVID-19 Anti-boredom Resources and Ideas
20 COVID-19 Anti-boredom Resources and Ideas Children are better behaved when they are happy and actively engaged. Even adults are better at adulting when we are happier and actively engaged in meaningful, creative endeavors, especially with people we love. After weeks of sheltering in place without the routine of school, outdoor activities, and play-dates with…
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Role Model Strategy
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Role Model Strategy “I assemble my role models ala carte.” -Neil deGrasse Tyson It’s difficult to imagine anyone as accomplished as astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson having or even needing a role model. In this quick excerpt, he talks about his method for finding role models. Yes, plural as in Neil deGrasse Tyson…
Best Lip Balm for Chapped Lips
Best Lip Balm for Chapped Lips When cold weather and indoor air leave your lips dry and cracked, fight back with products designed especially for moisturizing as well as protecting against further dryness. According to Good Housekeeping, “Emollients replenish lost moisture, and occlusives work to prevent further moisture loss.” If you’re reading this, you probably…