By Karen Moore Author, “Prayers from the Heart” A former Canadian politician, Jack Layton, said, “My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better
“The challenges we face stem from a fundamental lack of compassion, empathy and genuine understanding. We have lost sight of the importance of deep, meaningful dialogue. It’s up to us to invest time and energy into building relations.”
It’s never too late to improve your Christian legacy, writes Ken Lass. “A hundred years from now, will my picture be up on a Cracker Barrel wall, right next to other amusing, old artifacts?” he muses.
Almost 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence and over four centuries after pilgrims landed in Massachusetts, the United States still enjoys its freedom because of the sacrifices made by many during that time.
It can be difficult to seemingly go out of your way to help or check on another. But what may seem like an inconvenience for you could be a blessing to someone else, so don’t be afraid to boldly walk out in faith.
Having fun and enjoying the little things in life is important at any age. Read Debbie Childers’ account of a funny story involving a friend and how that reminded her of the importance of laughter and joy.