“Find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness.” Henry B. Eyring A few days ago I had the chance to consider with a couple of my kids where we had seen the greatness of God in our lives that day. One child saw it in a rec basketball team that came together with everyone’s best efforts in a hard-fought, sportsmanlike game to win by a margin of a single basket. Another saw it in a group of teenagers who have…
Recently, a friend texted me a generous compliment a full week after the event that prompted it. Another friend, recalling some personal aspirations of mine, thought to send me information about an opportunity that I might be interested in. A friendly proprietor remembered my name and a detail about me after only one previous visit to their business. A neighbor made my daughter’s day with an unexpected thank you gift since my child had rendered a small service for their…
Although it’s nearly Valentine’s Day, I am still thinking about Ebenezer Scrooge’s famous words to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A Christmas Carol. Confronted with his future prospects, after reviewing his past deeds and their present consequences, Scrooge sees a pressing need to change his ways and fervently vows, “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, Present, and the…