We've reached the time where we untangle Christmas lights, prop up twisted decorations, and remember the traditions that make it look a lot like Christmas. Since I was a boy, Thanksgiving and Christmas have been my favorite time of year. I love the look, sound, smell, and feel of Christmas. It is not the glitter and gifts that move me, but the sheer wonder of a baby born in a manger to take away the sins of the world.
In my family, we play Christmas music year-around. We don't hang up many dec
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How does it feel to get a thank you from someone for something you did? Especially when you didn’t expect it. Do those two little words have much meaning anymore or are they so overused they have lost their impact?We tend to say thank you for everything, even when we are not so happy about what transpired. When was the last time you said “thanks” in a sarcastic tone after someone criticized you for something? Do you end your emails or phone calls with a “thanks” in rote fashion...
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The new Carrie Underwood album, Play On, was released earlier this month and immediately sold 318,000 copies, replacing Michael Jackson’s, This is It, in the top spot.
Our family loves Carrie Underwood. Especially her new song, "Change."
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