When is the last time you felt pure joy?  Aside from a birth or a graduation, have you experienced much joy in just…life?

Whether you realize it or not, you're living your life based on some pretty specific expectations.  In fact, not realizing that can get you into trouble.

If there's one thing we all try to avoid if at all possible, it's this:  Disappointment.

Hey, you're awesome! Who doesn't like getting a compliment?  That's what Tom Greaves, the creator of the Compliment Machine demonstrated.

One billion dollars.  That's the amount of money spent on romance fiction each year.

You know that argument you had with your spouse last night?  Turns out, there’s some good that can come of it. 

Sometimes, the simplest things are the most profound.

Shortly after my grandfather passed away, I found a small, leather-bound book among his things. Practicing the Presence of God was embossed on its cover. Written by a 17th century layman who served in a monastery as a cook and a sandal maker, these short writings give us some beautiful pictures of a personal and vibrant relationship with God.  The author called himself "Brother Lawrence."

Could you come up with one-thousand things to be thankful for? Ann Voskamp suggests you try it!

Depending on the circumstances and your temperament, being alone can be a calm, peaceful state or a destitute, painful place.

None of us get out of this life without a few scars.