God of Hope

It’s interesting, isn’t it, that the way you view life and your surroundings can determine your sense of well-being and joy?

Today—in the middle of winter—we may feel a bit grumpy, hating the cold and longing for spring. That frame of mind will not make for a pleasant day.

Happiness often depends upon our frame of mind in the midst of current circumstances. Heeding Carnegie’s observation may help us control those situations.

“Ignorance is bliss.” It may be true that if you do not know about something, you do not worry about it. But that might be a dangerous attitude to live by.

“To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.” Encouraging platitudes, but are they really true? If we enjoy our work…

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself the other for helping others. (Audrey Hepburn, late actress)

The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves. (Helen Keller, late author, speaker)

Emery adds that, in truth, the best toys are also “the most available.” He reports on a survey that concluded that the five best-loved toys are…

The Bible quotes Jesus as saying, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). And Francis tells us why. When you give a gift to someone…

To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness. (Bertrand Russell, British philosopher)

Coolidge continues: “Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.

Love is a partnership of two unique people who bring out the very best in each other. . . (Barbara Cage, Australian gymnast)