Don’t Give a Bad Attitude Along with Your Offering

Prepare your gift with a willing heart, and give joyfully—because not only will your offering enrich the lives of others, but even more importantly, it will be pleasing to God.

There’s nothing worse than receiving a gift from someone who clearly didn’t want to give it. Maybe they felt obligated, or perhaps they were simply following the old “reciprocal gift” rule—giving something back just because they felt they had to. Whatever the reason, their attitude makes the gesture feel empty, leaving you feeling like an […]

At First, It’s A Little Disconcerting

A life-changing cataract surgery reveals the beauty and clarity of a world once unseen, inspiring a journey of embracing new perspectives and deeper truths.

Until I was around 50 years old, I experienced severe nearsightedness. My parents noticed the problem when I struggled to read the chalkboard in first grade, leading to my first pair of glasses. Almost every year after that, I needed a stronger prescription. Over time, I learned to use landmarks for navigation since I couldn’t […]