We can choose to gather to our hearts the thorns of disappointment, failure, loneliness, and dismay in our present situation. Or we can gather the flowers of God's grace, boundless love, abiding presence, and unmatched joy. I choose to gather the flowers.

Stop what you are doing long enough to enjoy the sunset, listen to a special song that lifts you up, or pick up the phone and share some special thought with a caring friend.

Humor is the chocolate chips in the ice cream of life.

Allow your dreams a place in your prayers and plans. God-given dreams can help you move into the future He is preparing for you.

Being codependent means that when you die, someone else's life passes before your eyes.

Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to go there right away.

The attitude of kindness is everyday stuff like a great pair of sneakers. Not frilly. Not fancy. Just plain and comfortable.