Values -

Every morning I open my email mailbox, and I can always expect a great thought - that really becomes my mantra for the day. I love what Values.com does to spread truth, positive thinking, and goodness on a daily basis. Perhaps you've seen their billboards around; one of my favorites is:

At yesterday's service I referenced several Values video clips. I seldom do a sermon without one Values video. One of my favorites is: 

Such a simple message, and quite the reminder to get outside of myself, daily. All of their clips are similar - short, sweet, touching, to the point. 

I love words, and a visual reminder of what I need to be working on really helps me be my best. As touching as images are, the images of the alphabet talk to me - I dream in words, language is my language - more later! 

When I give a sermon I look for images, with words, that are able to speak to me, to those I'm serving - regardless of their stage of recovery (aren't we all in different stages of recovery), that is a quick reminder of the best in all of us. This one really resonated with where I'm at right now: 

If you have a minute this week to check out Values.com, I know you won't be disappointed (website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). They have been such a positive influence in my life. They provide me with that daily "check in" - and in a selfish world, I need this. 

This week's theme is "Appreciating Nature," and just this morning this quite arrived: 

What a reminder - and as soon as school is out, I will feed my soul with a little wilderness! Happy day -