Happy Autumn,
I love the changing of the colors and don’t mind the cooler temperatures. That just reminds me that winter is just around the corner. If anyone would like a homeowners checklist of Winterization tips please email me before we get blasted with the season.
In this month’s newsletter I want to talk about - Focusing on the Good.
This came out of me observing what is going on in the world around us. Unless you live under a rock, you cannot help be drawn into the war that is raging in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas. I’m not sure where you stand politically but at the end of the day it is just tragic and horrifying the lives that have been lost and devastation that has gone on since last month.
Here locally, we have been dealing with a prolonged strike between the UAW and the big three automakers. However, at this writing it appears both sides are coming to an agreement. Just in time for the holiday season.
These are just two prominent news items that can really depress a person. And that is not to mention if there is anything personally that we encounter in our lives that can blindside us, like sickness, death of a loved one, broken relationships, job loss and the many other circumstances that cross our path and we have to deal with.
We get literally bombarded by every source of news and the vast majority of it is bad. Now I am not saying don’t stay current of what is going on around you. We are a community and even more so around the world.
What I encourage you to do is to FOCUS -- maybe time in the morning with God, or additionally be intentional (write down) what is GOOD in your life: health, family, employment or even just the simple things, i.e. our freedom here in the U.S. EVERYDAY because there is so much negativity coming at us from all sides.
The bible puts it this way: Phil: 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable --- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy --- think about such things.” Phil: 4:8
As we go into the holiday season - this is a nice springboard for closing out the year. FOCUS - on the GOOD!
Have a blessed day,
Michael
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Chicken Pot Pie
It’s time to use what’s left in the pantry and the leftover chicken in your fridge!
Plan to have homemade chicken pot pie on the menu this week.
Warm, comfort food is just what the season called for!
Check out the recipe here.