Category: gratitude

Are you happy over others’ merits?

October 4, 2013 | 6 comments

Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though t’were his own. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe It warms me to remember that there is no competition

Go to God for support

July 12, 2013 | 3 comments

Go where you are celebrated – not tolerated.   If they can’t see the real value of you,   it’s time for a new start!   ~ unknown   This is easier said than done, especially with family, marriage, boss/employee

Let go of "I wants"

May 15, 2013 | 3 comments

Do you live a life of “I want,” or “I have”? The person who lives the life of “I want” is always thinking about what they want and how to get it, maybe even expecting God to give it to

Netherlands wrap-up

May 9, 2013 | 2 comments

After the lecture, Kathy and I had a couple of days to enjoy a bit more of The Netherlands, and at the top of our list was Seeing More Flowers! Bike trails are everywhere in The Netherlands. The country is extremely