We Are Wise Thinkers

  By J.E. Nickerson As we continue to enjoy the holiday season, many people plan special meals for their family and friends, as a way of celebrating the holiday season.  But have you ever planned out the perfect meal, prepared the house to receive guests and set out the good dinnerware, only to be declined by your dinner guests? In Luke 14, Jesus tells the story of a man who created an elaborate feast, in honor of his son’s marriage and invited all of his friends and the people he knew to the feast.  People who have been invited to wedding dinners and events wrapped around marriages, understand how important this kind of event is and how much goes into creating it. In our modern culture, it would be easy to imagine that all the food had been perfectly catered, the house had been meticulously cleaned, decorated and guest lists with the names of the people who were invited, had been made.  When it was time for the event to start however, each one of the gu...

By J.E. Nickerson Have you ever looked at a situation and wondered how you would succeed in your goal without a lot of resources to use? A few days ago, my family went to the store to purchase a turkey and other things we would need for the holidays. Because of rising prices and our financial situation, we were wondering how we would afford to purchase all of the things that were required for our holiday needs.  Even though we were concerned, God had already provided the answer we needed. As we began walking through aisles, he lead us to buy one get one free deals on many of the things we needed.  When it came time to get a turkey for our thanksgiving meal, God lead us to a selection of turkeys that were only 49 cents per pound. God’s provision enabled us to purchase everything we needed for our impending Thanksgiving meal. Sometimes when we think about God, we imagine him as a distant being who is out of touch with our needs and desires. While we are thankful for the...

  Sometimes our life abruptly and harshly changes without warning. In this special article co-written with my family member, B. Nickerson, I would like to encourage everyone who has ever experienced suddenly difficulties and trauma in their life.   While entering into another holiday season, I would like to take time to reflect upon the faithfulness of God. Beginning at the end of last year, situations arose that took me on a long and challenging journey. After dealing with a bout of the great flu and feeling as though I would recover physically and return to my previous routine, I was surprised to find out that the symptoms, periodically reappeared. This continued through the current year, adding occasional and unforeseen complications in my health.  While I was grappling with the reoccurrence of the great flu through the past year, I was also confronted with the abrupt departure of someone who had been in my life regularly, for the last 50 years. Instead of being a ...

By J.E. Nickerson As the holiday season approaches, people prepare to spend time with family and reconnect with the people they love during the final weeks of the year. While most people would love to say that their relationships with family are exactly what they always wanted, this statement is not always true.  Some people struggle to connect with family because of various reasons. In this article, we will look at a few reasons why people may struggle to connect with those they love and how to improve relationships over the holiday season.  Some people view the relationships in their life as an asset that benefits their goals. This is a narrow view of a relationship, that only benefits one person. In the financial industry, an asset is a resource that a person owns and controls. The only reason for possessing this asset, is to benefit the person who controls it. They expect this asset to benefit them and their immediate or future plans. Therefore, any time or attentio...

By J.E. Nickerson It is easy to let our minds and thoughts be filled with things that bring us worry and fear. News stories of impending financial difficulties and shortages of food and political unrest can steal our peace and threaten our mental health. This is why Paul told us in Philippians 4:8 that in order to deal with the trials and difficulties of life, we must be careful what we think about. While most people try to fill their minds with inspirational thoughts, meditation, quotes and declarations, Paul instructs us on exactly what kind of things we should focus on in order to have lasting peace and mental health. Philippians 4:8 NIV says the following, “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.” Instead of letting your mind dwell and focus on all the negative and fearful news and content in the world, relying on positive thinking and min...

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  By J.E. Nickerson Before we look at the history of Adoption Month, I would like to address you the reader, from a personal perspective. On November 8, 1990, I was blessed to be adopted by a young woman who was unable to have children. For many years she struggled with the loneliness and emotional issues that comes with being childless.  But God in his mercy and love, provided her with a way to have a child through the gift of adoption. My biological mother was only a teenager when she placed me for adoption. Her choice, provided the answer to years of prayers by my adoptive mother.  I am blessed to be able to inspire others through stories about my life and adventures. You can learn more about my life and the benefits of adoption in my new book, Eddie Love. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eddie-Love-J-Nickerson/dp/B0BKYM1GKX/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667313827&sr=8-1 Now we will look at the history of National Adoption Month, celebrated in Nove...