![]() With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, allow me to ask: Would you rather develop a thankful mindset throughout the year or squander Thanksgiving Day with food and parades and football? Don’t get me wrong: I love food and parades and football, but none of these move me to thankfulness. I am therefore vowing to better practice the following ideas, with the hope that I can learn to be more and more thankful throughout the entire year. Won’t you join me?
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Did you know there are three kinds of people in the world. Two you want to be with, the third kind you don't.
Are you hanging around the right kind of folks? What if the wrong kind is a relative? Then what? Watch this engaging video by Dr. Peter Robbins and learn how to deal with toxic relationships. ![]() by Frances J. Harvey, Director of Operations Turning Point Counseling HOLY WEEK What is it and why do we celebrate? The term “Holy Week” - in Latin words: Hebdomas Sancta or Hebdomas Maior, means "Greater Week" – and INDEED IT WAS – and is – A GREAT WEEK! Let’s Look at Jesus’ Life and the Events of the Week Before Easter... ![]() by Timothy Schlensker, M.A. Registered Marriage and Family Intern with Turning Point Counseling What Will You Be Doing for Your Spouse on Valentine’s Day? Yes, yes, many treat this day like several other Hallmark Holidays that have been invented to encourage a culture of consumerism and cause competition in marriages. But on the other hand, when it comes to our spouse, there is nothing that God wants us to show more of than LOVE. John 15:12 “This is my commandment: that you love one another, just as I have loved you.” ![]() by Frances J. Harvey, Director of Operations What does Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men REALLY mean? Peace = A state of harmony, free from disturbances Goodwill = Favor or advantage Does this imply the world should be a peaceful place and all mankind should have a favored life? The world certainly doesn’t seem to be a peaceful place and I don’t know anyone who isn’t affected by the economy these days, yet the message of the Bible is peace and love. So what does this all mean? Well according to the angels in Luke 2:14, - they were declaring peace to those on whom His favor rests! ![]() by Frances J. Harvey, Director of Operations The season has changed, we are officially in Fall! It’s one of my favorite times of the year. The leaves are a blast of colors – reds, yellows, and greens. As they fall, the trees go barren, digging into the soil for a long winter, waiting to gather their energy for Spring time. Have you noticed, it’s dark outside at 5 o’clock! As I drive home at the end of the day, the sun is no longer lighting my way. Now headlights and street lights guide my way. The traffic is heavy. It is also colder now, and… |
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