People ask me what kind of person I am, meaning do I see the glass as half-full or half-empty? I tell them that I am just thankful to have a glass with something in it. I have come to understand that how we view what we have in this life is all about the perspective.... Continue Reading →
Reaching Milestones: 500 followers! Yahoo!
We reached the 500 followers milestone on Friday. I want to thank everyone who honors us by following the blog. This comes as Douglas and I have made a decision regarding the two blogs, the other being The Humble Word Nerd. I will continue to write on the Help from Heaven blog, mainly because I... Continue Reading →
Expressive Gratitude
I keep some thank-you cards at all times, mainly because I try not to take for granted the kindness of others. Sending a card with a few extra words that express our hearts' feelings toward the giver makes all the difference, to me. One of my pet peeves is people who fail to say thank... Continue Reading →
Relationships, Not Religion
As I watch people file by and receive the Communion packet of bread and juice, I wonder how many of us simply take the Eucharist on the first Sunday because it is expected. It would be embarrassing, I think, for most people to not take it, even if they do not have a relationship with... Continue Reading →