I recently saw a note with four simple messages written on it;  “Good Morning! I love you! Have a good day! Love!” The note not only made me smile, but also left me with something profound that we can all benefit from. Good Morning! Shouldn’t we all start our mornings with a positive attitude and outlook? This is the light of a new day; let it renew your soul. Let the light of every new day rise within your heart. The sunlight of a smile is the best way to brighten any...  Read More

Truth may exist in our written and spoken words, but only we can place it there. How often are we missing basic honesty in our daily routines? Are you bypassing the truth because you’re trying to spare someone’s feelings or trying to mask something trivial? I can only post this admitting that I am far from perfect in this regard. Over the years, I’ve learned that speaking the truth openly to someone, even at the expense of possibly hurting them, has often ended in a stronger...  Read More

“If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.”—Deuteronomy 15:7, 11 I believe a reverence for others and community comes from your family. The first time I experienced compassion for others was at...  Read More