Articles by Janet Hart Leonard

Grit: The firmness of mind and unyielding courage in the face of hardship. This week, as I sat in the cozy corner of my living room, I did a bit…

Resolutions set me up for failure. Intentions lead to my success. I have decided to live more intentionally in 2025. Stay with me as I explain my thought process. I…

What you believe before you need to believe makes a difference in getting through hard times. I wrote that thought in my journal this week after pondering over all that…

Before all the English teachers and grammar guys have a come-apart, you should know that the apostrophe in Bell’s has a story. I woke up Monday morning before 6:00 and…

When the Advent candle of Peace was lit this week, I prayed, Oh, Lord, let it be so. Peace: A state of tranquility or quiet. Freedom from disquieting or oppressive…

When I read these words about Advent on Friday, I knew they needed to be shared in my column. They are not my thoughts but those of my daughter, Emily…

‘Tis the season for comfort and joy … and less perfection. This year, I vowed to stop needing everything to be perfect and to enjoy the present moments that bring…

To have and to hold from this day forward. For better, for worse. I’m not talking about marriage. I am talking about Gratitude. How can we hold onto Gratitude when…

What if we invited Grace to the holidays, not Grace, the person, but Grace, the act of compassion, kindness, and courtesy? Why do we put so much pressure on our…