Joy is the secret to a happy 2023
We’re living in uncertain, even fearful times – but having joy, in particular the joy of the Lord, will give us the strength to make 2023 a good year.
We’re living in uncertain, even fearful times – but having joy, in particular the joy of the Lord, will give us the strength to make 2023 a good year.
The best gifts are not those that come in wrapping paper, but the gifts of kindness we receive, sometimes from strangers. On Boxing Day why not pull up these memories and relive them, thanking God for them at the same time.
Living in uncertain times has caused a surge in levels of anxiety – yet there’s a proven remedy in the Scriptures. We can read, absorb, apply and live anxiety free lives.
Listening to music gives your brain a total workout, activating most regions including those involved in well-being, learning, cognitive function, quality of life, and happiness.
The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is deep and unique, and the seeds sown in grandchildren’s’ hearts lives on and can blossom, long after grandparents have died.
Oh, would some Power give us the gift; To see ourselves as others see us’, wrote Scots poet Robbie Burns, but the greatest gift is to be able to see ourselves as God sees us.
The smiles and friendliness of two young workers at McDonald’s was my special ‘Hot Chocolate Moment’ of the day.
We love to be happy, but happiness is temporary and depends on circumstances. Instead, let’s do the things that develop contentment, a more stable mindset that carries us through all circumstances.
When the Queen turned down an award for ‘oldie of the year’ she said we are as young as we feel, and therefore she didn’t fit the award criteria. Research shows we can think ourselves old or young.
New research shows that a friend who listens and using technology to stay in touch increases brain volume, improves cognition by ‘4-years worth’, and staves off dementia.
Many older people say they prefer to stay at home even though lock-down is ending. But we are made in God’s image for relationship, and isolation is not good for us
A compassionate, funny, observant look at being very old that gives insight and hints at what you should do now, before you get there.
Soon we’ll be able to step out of lock-down, but many older people will be imprisoned still by anxiety and depression. Brain and Soul Boosting for Seniors is a proven way of drawing them together and unlocking their chains.
Being a glass half empty sort is a drag and can take years off your life. But you can change how you think about life!
We need patience as we wait for the vaccine roll-out, and the pandemic to end. A Seminary in California has found a way of helping students develop it.
Uncertain about what the New Year will bring? God has it all planned, including our part in it.
The most important thing we can do in 2021 is to watch what we are thinking. ‘Proverbs 4:23 (NIV), “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Because of Covid, many people will be spending Christmas Day alone. But there are things they can do to make it a blessing.
Jean Slack’s story shows how God has good works lined up for everyone to do, to the very end of their lives.
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