Inspiration Report

Let’s be clear. The world isn’t ending on December 21, despite what you’ve read or heard. At least, I’m pretty sure it’s not. That said, what if it were? All the Mayan calendar hoopla got me thinking how differently I would spend 2012 if I knew it was my final year on earth. What would…

In the right column, you can see the blog posts that got the most comments, and they are some of my favorites as well. However, here are the blog posts that you loved the most. They got the most views and were shared by the most people. Five Things You Must Do Every Day This…

I saw this list floating around Facebook, and it’s powerful stuff if you can get a grasp on it. Everyone wants a better 2012 than 2011 was. We want to improve and evolve as human beings. I think this list could do the trick. If you’re curious where to start with New Year’s resolutions, here’s…

The gifts are unwrapped. Family members are packing up and going home. Christmas is officially over. And now the last piece of the holiday season is coming into place: New Year’s. I love this dark week of December. Chances are you’re off of work or so few people are in the office that you have…

I got a lot of good feedback from the last blog where a choir flash mob serenaded a food court of busy shoppers. I found another cool one by the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Minnesota. Seems these unsuspecting mall-goers are about to be given good tidings of great joy.

How precious is this story! I hope it encourages you to do a good deed this holiday season or at least still believe in the kindness of strangers. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The young father stood in line at the Kmart layaway counter, wearing dirty clothes and worn-out boots. With him were three small children.…

You are savvy readers here at the Inspiration Report. So I know that in spite of all the hustle and bustle of the season, you haven’t forgotten the real reason why we celebrate Christmas. This year I am pondering it more than ever. In December we set aside time to celebrate the birth of Jesus…

We love Gabby Bernstein here on the Inspiration Report. She’s been kind enough to lend us some great guest blogs such as “I Believe in Miracles”. I’ve also had the pleasure of interviewing her on her latest book. Check out The Origins of a Spirit Junkie. And of course she has her own blog here…

For being an Inspiration Editor and generally content person, I’m always surprised at how pessimistic I can be. As mentioned earlier, November was a rough month for me. However, in a miraculous way that I can only describe as an early Christmas gift from God, December has been pure delight. Many things that fell apart…

It’s tough when you feel like you’re stuck. Whether it’s in traffic, an elevator or just in a rut, it’s no fun. In fact, it can be downright stifling. It’s especially difficult when you’re trying to get out. I have a few friends who are in uncomfortable situations right now and, despite their best efforts…

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