Gratitude for the Gift of Freedom this Veterans Day

Monday is Veterans Day here in the United States. Canadians and Australians also celebrate their veterans on November 11, which they call Remembrance Day. Veterans Day has always held a very special place in my home and my heart. I am proud to say that my husband Mike served in the Air Force for 17…

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Gratitude for our Freedom this Independence Day

Happy Independence Day to all of my friends in the USA! July 4 is a special day for me. My beloved grandmother was born on July 4, and her sister, one of my favorite aunts, passed away on July 4 a few years ago. I always take time on this holiday to thank God for…

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Timeless Wisdom from Mom Applies to Your Business, Too!

With Mother’s Day this weekend, this is a great time to take a moment to honor all of the hard-working women in our lives — our friends, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, stepmothers, ourselves, and of course, our moms. This Sunday, thank a woman in your life other than your mom for the contribution she has made…

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This Valentine’s Day, Honor Everyone You Love

Two pictures displayed horizontally of members of the 1976 Berry College Women's National Championship Basketball team. The top picture is from 2024; the bottom picture is from 1976. In both pictures, the women are posed identically.

Wednesday is February 14th, and while some people think of Valentine’s Day as a “Hallmark holiday” invented to sell greeting cards, I encourage you to think beyond this cynical label. As you make plans with your loved one, buy treats for the children in your life, and pick out chocolates and flowers, it’s worth asking:…

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Happy Thanksgiving! How Will You Show Gratitude Today?

A wreath on a black background with the words happy thanksgiving in the center

Is a turkey roasting in your oven? Can you smell the mouth-watering scents of sweet potatoes and stuffing? Today, as the aroma of Thanksgiving is in the air, we are given the opportunity to pause from our busy lives to reflect on what matters most, while surrounded by our loved ones. As I sit around…

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