faith & mental health

Rise and Shine! [Happiness Tip 10]

January 29, 2018June 27, 2025by Leila Grandemange

Happiness Tip #10: Rise and Shine! If you're going to rise, you might as well shine! One of the best ways to find happiness is not to seek it, rather it's to share it . . . [Read more]

Encouragement and Faith

Keep Your Eyes on the Road Ahead [Happiness Tip #8]

January 22, 2018June 27, 2025by Leila Grandemange

The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.” – Robert Tew Happiness tip #8: Keep your eyes on the road ahead Keep your eyes on the road ahead. Stop looking back! Trust that your struggles (past or present) have purpose, and that they are developing in you great strength for tomorrow. [...]

Encouragement and Faith

Take Time to Snuggle [Happiness Tip 5]

January 19, 2018June 29, 2025by Leila Grandemange2 Comments

What if we took time to stop, sit, and snuggle more often? How would that affect our moods and outlook on life? Let's consider how showing affection to our human companions (family and friends) and even our pets can enhance our life. Leo Buscaglia writes—"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." . . .

Encouragement and Faith

When My Heart Grows Faint [A Prayer]

January 18, 2018June 27, 2025by Leila Grandemange6 Comments

When my heart grows faint, I often turn to the Psalms for inspiration. There I'm reminded that all throughout history people have suffered and grown weary. And they've turned to God for help. If you're heavy in spirit today, as if you can't go on, I'd like to encourage you to turn to God in [...]

Encouragement and Faith

Has Love Ever Failed You? [Word of the Day]

January 14, 2018June 27, 2025by Leila Grandemange

Dear friend, has love ever failed you? Have you ever found yourself broken hearted?  Be encouraged, there is one love that never fails... “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. —PSALM 143:8 ...

Encouragement and Faith

Are You in Pain? [Word of the Day]

January 13, 2018June 27, 2025by Leila Grandemange2 Comments

Dear friend, are you in pain, emotionally or physically? Be encouraged. Wait on the Lord... “Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” . . .