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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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 Live With Gratitude?

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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Why Gratitude Is Key to Business Success

Thanksgiving

Do you count down the days to Thanksgiving? I always do! Thanksgiving conjures up powerful memories and tickles the senses. We look forward to an abundant feast of the classics: turkey with stuffing, velvety mashed potatoes, and – of course – the perfect pumpkin pie. As mouth-watering as the food is, hopefully the reason you…

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The Makings of a Champion

Berry College women's basketball team 1976

In 1976, a team of young women led by a determined coach experienced the ultimate athletic success – winning a National Basketball Championship! I was blessed to be one of those women. At the time, we didn’t realize how fortunate we were that God put us together at the right time, in the right place,…

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