I have looked back on 2006 and talked about SMART goals. Now it’s time for me to look ahead and set some SMART goals for 2007. First, I plan to improve two areas that were disappointing this year. As I said in Rebooting and the Fourth Commandment, I plan to keep the Sabbath and not work … Read more
As the New Year approaches, many of us are thinking about making resolutions or setting goals. New Year’s resolutions are often cliches – lose weight, save money, give up smoking or other bad habit – and just as often broken and forgotten early in the year. However, setting goals and making plans at the beginning … Read more
I hope you are taking a little time to review the past year and look ahead to the new one. As I look back on 2006, several things stand out. On the personal side, I’m thankful that my husband had successful surgery to remove a melanoma and two heart procedures that have dramatically improved his … Read more
Do you ever have to reboot your computer? Something goes wrong, a program crashes, the system locks up … You may experience a moment of panic. You wonder if important data has been lost. Will you have to start a big project all over again? Is the computer damaged? Then you click the restart button, the … Read more
In this busy holiday season, it’s easy to get distracted with shopping, parties, cooking … In addition to my regular devotions, I find reading Dr. Ralph Wilson’s Christmas stories and articles a good way to focus on the real meaning of Christmas. He has several inspiring and thought-provoking stories written from the perspective of Mary and Joseph as well … Read more
Here’s an interesting study from the Heritage Foundation: Why Religion Matters Even More: The Impact of Religious Practice on Social Stability. Patrick F. Fagan, William H. G. FitzGerald Research Fellow in Family and Cultural Issues, writes: “The practice of religion is a powerful antidote to many of our nation’s pressing social problems, many of which … Read more
The finalists in the prestigious EPPIE Awards, aka “the Oscars for e-books,” have just been announced. The Last Boat Out: Memoirs of a Triumphant Vietnamese-American Family is a finalist in the category Nonfiction: General. Congratulations to the authors – Truong-Nhu Dinh and Tran Thi Truong Nga, to the translators – Truong-Nhu Kenny and Ton-Nu Phuong-Thao, … Read more
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one? If you’re shopping for a reader, there’s no better gift than books! Check out the booksellers and directories listed on my Web site to find great books from independent publishers, both electronic and print. Many of the listings include excerpts to give you … Read more
You may have heard about the billboard campaign several years ago that had messages signed “God.” The sayings were short and to the point. The campaign was run again recently with new sayings, and the billboards can be seen at GodSpeaks. Well worth a visit!
Voice of the Martyrs’ Kids of Courage profiles young children and teens who have faced persecution for their faith. These are amazing stories of faith and courage. My prayer is that I could be as bold as these kids in similar circumstances.