by Mary Sorrentino | Feb 5, 2012 | Alcoholism, Anger, Christianity, Courage, Faith, Family, Fear, Friendship, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships
It’s that time of year again ~ love is in the air and Cupid is pointing his arrow in every card shop, discount store and grocery chain in town. Red and pink hearts fly above our heads in Walmart, while heart shaped boxes filled with ooie-gooie chocolates line...
by Mary Sorrentino | Feb 1, 2012 | Christianity, Courage, Faith, Family, Friendship, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships
God’s love is like no other. It is counter cultural. It is life transforming. It is life giving. The lyrics to this 1985 Amy Grant hit say it far better than I ever could. But don’t just read the words. You really have to Watch and Listen to this great...
by Mary Sorrentino | Dec 28, 2011 | Christianity, Courage, Faith, Family, Fear, Health, Life Choices, Living on Purpose
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:19 We all love new things, don’t we? New cars, new clothes, new electronic toys ~ the latest and greatest ~ that’s what we all seem to be after. And today,...
by Mary Sorrentino | Dec 20, 2011 | Christianity, Courage, Faith, Family, Friendship, Health, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Relationships
As we grow older in life, years somehow seem to shorten and New Year’s Day approaches with an ever increasing tempo. The more mature we get, the more we realize that time is only relative; how we live means more than how long we live. Haply also we do not live...
by Mary Sorrentino | Nov 4, 2011 | Christianity, Faith, Family, Friendship, Health, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships
I love Thanksgiving ~ the turkey, the stuffing, the pumpkin pie, the football ~ well OK, I admit I really don’t love the football part! But the rest is somehow so comforting ~ the smells of a big dinner cooking, a chill in the air, a symphony of color on the...
by Mary Sorrentino | Nov 3, 2011 | Christianity, Chronic Illness, Depression, Drug Addiction, Exercise, Faith, Family, Health, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships
We know that being thankful can help us have a more godly attitude and a better outlook on life. But did you know that a grateful heart can actually make you a healthier person? Below are some interesting findings from a number of recent studies on gratitude and...