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Have you ever owned something you took excellent care of, like an heirloom, a favorite sweater, an automobile, or a beloved pet? When we cherish something, we pay attention to its needs and avoid doing things that could harm it. Unfortunately, peop…

I doubt your parents ever told you to choose a spouse with good self-esteem. They may have advised you to find someone who is kind, hardworking, has a lovely family, likes children, or is good with money. However, they probably didn’t mention the i…

Failure is an inevitable part of life. It can be discouraging and demotivating, but it can also be the stepping stone to success. Failure teaches us valuable lessons, allowing us to learn from our mistakes and improve ourselves. We can analyze what…

One awesome strategy to help battle your inner critic is to challenge its negative thoughts. Whenever your inner critic tells you that you’re not good enough, ask yourself what evidence supports that claim. You’ll often find little or no evidence t…

Self-esteem is a term used to describe an individual’s perception of themselves. It is a combination of their positive and realistic evaluation of their abilities, worth, and potential. The term was coined by William James, a philosopher and psycho…

4 Key Benefits to ConsiderAs our world becomes more technologically advanced, connecting with nature becomes harder and harder. You might find yourself sifting through emails, scrolling social media, and unwinding by watching a movie. Perhaps y…

“Look at the beautiful bluebonnets,” I said, pointing at the vibrant patches along the freeway.My son, Noah, who was sitting in the back seat, said, “Mommy, I can’t see them through your dirty windshield.”“You’re right, the bird poop makes…

The following article appears in Guideposts’ True Stories of Extraordinary Answers to Prayer – Unexpected Answers.When I listened to our tone-deaf song leader screech, “Amazing grace how sweet the sound…”, I prayed, Dear God, please help me to…

There are two situations in life when strangers tend to bare their souls—When you’re sitting next to them on an airplane and when they see you wearing a black orthopedic boot.I consider myself attractive, but my feet—that’s another story. I rem…

“Have you been watching the news?” asked my husband, Thomas.“No, I’m unpacking.”“Well, there’s a hurricane heading this way,” he said.“You’re joking,” I laughed. We just got here.”Thomas was silent.“Are you still there,” I asked…

I’ve learned a lot from my time behind bars. No, not as an inmate…as a volunteer. For the past three years, I’ve worked with VIPS (Volunteers in the Prison System). Our team is composed of ladies from several Houston area Churches of Christ. We tea…

During my first year of marriage, I accidentally set the stove on fire. I didn’t realize that wet fish and boiling grease don’t mix. Although I still don’t have the Mind of a Chef, I no longer burn vittles. I have progressed from the early years of…

Helping your Child through the CoronavirusPandemics are tough for adults to understand and respond to, and even more difficult for children who lack knowledge and experience on how to overcome challenges. A common result of natural disasters, p…