There is so much good in the world, but when something bad happens to me or someone I love, or whenever I watch or read the news, the world seems pretty scary. It seems like all we ever hear about is bad news, and I don't know about you, but all that bad news can really wear me down!

We all spend a lot of our lives waiting for things. Have you ever found yourself in a season of waiting, wondering when God would finally move in your situation? When we look at Scripture, we see that waiting is often part of God's perfect plan.

No doubt you’ve noticed at one time or another how difficult it is to feel joyful when your heart is filled with worry or discontent. Gratitude doesn't just make us feel better momentarily, it fundamentally transforms our perspective and opens the door to genuine celebration.

Do you sometimes wonder if all the things you own are actually owning you? I recently came across a quote that stopped me in my tracks: "We buy things we do not want to impress people we do not like." This profound statement from Arthur Gish's book Beyond the Rat Race perfectly captures the materialistic treadmill many of us find ourselves running on without even realizing it.