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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Sharing Gratitude For Those Who Served

Honoring All Who Served, Veterans Day

Saturday is Veterans Day here in the United States. Our Canadian neighbors to the north are also honoring their veterans on Saturday, 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…

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Support is a two-way street: Lift up those that lift you!

Entrepreneurship challenges us in so many ways each day. We put our heads down and chase our dreams, encountering both successes and bumps along the way. When you hit a bump in the road, do you have a support system there to lift you up and put you back on the road to success? I…

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Merry Christmas! Here’s a Gift to Bring Into the New Year.

Are the presents wrapped under your tree? Can you smell the sweet scents of freshly baked cookies? Is there a fire crackling in your fireplace beneath the stockings? There are so many wonderful symbols of the season to celebrate and enjoy. But along with all of the hustle and bustle, there are also feelings of…

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