The Power of Gratitude for a New Year
When most of us reflect on this past year, our first thoughts may not be pleasant ones. We may think about our hardships. We may feel overwhelmed with loss. We may be reminded how COVID has wreaked havoc and chaos in our own lives and the lives of our loved ones. If this is the […]
Gratitude: The Antidote To Fear
Fear gripped the entire world in March when countries began to shut down to stay safe from Covid 19, a new and highly contagious virus. Sheltering in place (nice words for ‘stay home’) was mandated in most countries, requiring people to live isolated in their home or apartment. Change and flexibility was required of everyone. […]
Pray, Trust, Thank
When I counsel with people, I often recommend they pray about their problems. I encourage my clients to pray about everything, especially for circumstances they can not control. I recommend they pray for wisdom and discernment, for guidance and direction, and for self-control and change. Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but […]