Unexpected Blessings by Rachel J. Good

Unexpected Blessings By Rachel J. Good   Last Thanksgiving was a stressful one for me because I was dealing with some family and financial struggles. I’d just heard that my publisher planned to close their fiction line, so the book series I’d recently finished writing had been cancelled. I had no idea how I’d support…

Grateful for the Pain by Normandie Fischer

GRATEFUL FOR THE PAIN Normandie Fischer   Pain can shatter us, toss us off a cliff, and render us immobile. Or it can hone and refine us. I recently read the words of a man who discovered he had a horrible form of cancer. Although his disease was incurable and soon-to-be terminal, he rejoiced. He…

Everyday Courage by Terra Lynee

Everyday Courage By Terra Lynee   This is a year when so many people have demonstrated extraordinary courage—from Houston to Puerto Rico and from California to Las Vegas. Witnessing extraordinary courage has led me to think about something I am thankful for, and that is everyday courage. We all have it. To me, an example…