Sarah Josepha Hale believed a national Thanksgiving could bring together a fractured nation

One of the things to do is to have a basket when people come in and have them write a fun memory about the person that you're talking about. And then you pull one of the things and that person tells the funny story.

"Evolution of Self Esteem: It is all one and the same, the esteeming of self. And we all fell for it hook, line, and sinker. And this time we decided it was a very good thing. In fact, we decided it was an essential part of our existence."

"It's important not to scare the child, but to be very precise on how you talk to the child."

"Dear Holy Father, we pause before this busy holiday season to praise you. Thank you for creating us in your image and giving us an eternal soul. We are overwhelmed with the beauty and intricacy of the world around us. How wise and gracious you are! Thank you for the sun which makes photosynthesis possible. Thank you for water which sustains life. Thank you for the birth of your perfect Son. Fill us with humility this month and keep our hearts pure before you. In the Name of Jesus we pray, Amen." CLICK HERE for your monthly encouragement so you can...

Uncover insights into each personality and enlighten your prayer life. So, whether you're a social butterfly, a contemplative introvert, a proponent of organization, or in search of inner peace, this podcast episode has answers for you.

Even years ago, I thought there really was something wrong with me as a Christian because I was not like the love like an ocean, joy, like a fountain peace, like a river kind of a Christian at all."

"And as a caregiver, I think that's the number one place that we fail our loved one is when we don't take care of ourselves."

"If you have a couple of trusted friends, you're doing better than most of the population, which is a little bit shocking. If you have three or four or five that are kind of in that circle, super tight circle, then we're doing well."

Dear Heavenly Father, as we watch you paint the trees with a rainbow of fall colors, remind us of your mighty power and faithfulness. How much we need your infinite wisdom and grace! Enable us to stay so close to your heart that we make godly choices. We beg you to draw our families near you. In addition, we pray for the desperate people around us. May we have opportunities to share our hope. Give us the appropriate words to touch their hearts. In the Name of Jesus we pray, Amen. CLICK HERE for your monthly encouragement  so you can download...

Mary Jean Eisenhower was born during Eisenhower’s presidency. She was three when her grandfather, President Eisenhower, invited De Gaulle to visit the Gettysburg battlefield. They were having the first course of the evening meal with her family, who lived near her grandparents’ farm at Gettysburg. Then they intended to go to the Eisenhower’s home for the rest of the meal. When Mary got into the room, she looked around for a place to sit. The White House officials, family, and interpreters occupied all available seats. However, she spotted De Gaul who looked like a kind grandfather. Mary climbed into his...

"We can be encouraged in knowing that we can cry out to Him in our pain and know that he gets it. He totally understands how we're feeling when we are in that place of suffering."

But I have learned the hard way from my own kids that so often when they don't want to talk to us, it's because we're always trying to just fix it and not letting them have the freedom to just sit in their sadness."

"Our Constitution in America puts us under a federation, which basically means that we're a group of states that are united under one central government."

Hospitality doesn't have to be elaborate or expensive. DeAnna introduced the concept of "fast food hospitality," which embraces quick and easy ways to stay connected. Whether it's dropping off a coffee for a friend or scheduling a short phone call, these small gestures can go a long way in maintaining meaningful relationships.

Wonderful news: there's hope for a disabled child. Listen here For another podcast on teaching a disabled child, click here. Cynthia: Life is never what we expect it to be. And as parents, we sometimes are presented with challenges. The way to overcome those challenges is a dependence on the Lord. I have with me today, Annie Yorty. She had a child who has Down’s syndrome. And that is a whole bunch of stuff because as a nurse, I know that there's a lot involved in that. She's going to talk a little bit about how she raised that child....

In the wee hours of the morning on D-Day, June 6, 1944, a young paratrooper prepared to jump over France, supporting the troops invading Normandy. He checked his parachute and noted it was packed by a company near his hometown. He chuckled. Wearing heavy gear, his squad sat all around him along the sides of the plane. “Hey, what gives?” One man asked. “Share the joke. We’re all nervous and could use a laugh.” “I know this parachute will work,” the trooper answered. “Really?” Another soldier said. “How can you be so sure?” He pointed to the name tag on...

  "Holy Father, as we watch summer fade, we praise you for establishing the seasons and bringing autumn rains. We thank you for the food we harvest from the earth this time of year. May we continue to seek your face for wisdom this month. Strengthen us to share our faith with our family and the wider community. In the Name of Jesus we pray, Amen." CLICK HERE for your monthly encouragement  so you can download the September 2023 Calendar Challenge.

What if Your Child Questions Christianity? Because It's likely they will. Listen here. Cynthia:  I remember as a little girl, I began to question the story of Santa Claus. My parents taught me Santa Claus really existed. And I wondered how he could visit all the people in the world in one night. How could he get in our house? Because we didn't have a chimney. I began to think this is not very rational, not very logical. And, and over time I began to reason my way out of believing in Santa Claus. Well, our kids are going to...