Why Dads Are So Important ![]()
A good dad is just as important as a good mom. Ideally, the mother is soft and nurturing, and the father is the tougher disciplinarian. This balance of tenderness and strength…
Donna MarksJune 21, 2026
Mother’s Day is a Time to Celebrate or Make Peace ![]()
There’s one thing we all have in common: a mom. Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate her for giving you the gift of life. Even if you didn’t have…
Donna MarksMay 10, 2026
Tell Them You Love Them Now, There’s No Guarantee of a Tomorrow ![]()
I’ve been to a lot of funerals lately. Now called The Celebration of Life, these events encourage loved ones to share their favorite memories of the deceased. The last one I attended…
Donna MarksMarch 2, 2026
Valentine’s Day – All About Love ![]()
Valentine’s Day has become a marketing machine for candy, flowers, and romance. While these things are nice, they are also limited gestures of love. This special holiday could embrace a…
Donna MarksFebruary 14, 2026
The Best Holiday Gift ![]()
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and forget what’s most important. Gifts don’t have to be expensive or elaborate. They should be…
Donna MarksDecember 15, 2025
Finding Joy During the Holidays ![]()
For some people, the holidays are not joyful. Instead, these individuals might feel stressed, lonely, or depressed. Looking around at families and smiling faces can be a painful reminder of…
Donna MarksDecember 8, 2025
Mother’s Day – A Time of Reflection ![]()
The word "mom" generates different emotions depending on one's life experiences. Some people have warm and loving feelings toward their mothers because their moms are affectionate and caring. Others experience…
Donna MarksMay 11, 2025
Why It’s Hard for Men to Be Honest ![]()
“If you search for tenderness, it isn’t hard to find… But if you look for truthfulness, you might as well be blind, it always seems to be so hard to…
Donna MarksJanuary 13, 2025
3 Ways to Surpass Disappointment During the Holidays ![]()
Along with the high expectations during the holidays come disappointments as well. For some, it feels like a roller coaster ride. You think you have plans, and they change or…
Donna MarksDecember 2, 2024
Thanksgiving – A Time for Gratitude ![]()
Thanksgiving without gratitude is like a flower garden without flowers or autumn without a change of leaves. The beauty is lost. Imagine this: Over 400 years ago, you and 101…
Donna MarksNovember 29, 2024
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