The power of giving

It is that time of year when many people are giving. Children find joy in receiving gifts, but as adults we discover that we get the most joy from giving. Giving can be in the form of presenting gifts, giving money, serving others and sacrificing. Giving is one of the...

Healing power of Thanksgiving

Quite often we are concerned during the holiday meals with our diet and how it affects our health and fitness, when our greatest concern should just be thankfulness. Giving thanks can have curative and restorative properties. As we gather with family and friends over...

Six benefits of rest

As the days shorten and the time changes, it is a time for rest and reflection. Rest, composed of sleep, relaxation, reflection and recreation, is as important to our health and wholeness as air, water, nutrition and exercise. Proper rest can improve our physical,...

8 ways to provide power of encouragement

Encouragement is the giving of courage, confidence, hope, support and help. It is the process of building each other up, coming alongside another, strengthening the weak and sick and consoling the troubled. It helps with restoration and rejuvenation of the body and...