We all face bad moods and grumpy days.  Do you want to learn how to get out of a bad mood or push back against grouchiness?  We hope these words are encouraging.   How to Get Out of a Bad Mood “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever” (Psalm 107:1, NIV). Mom’s Thoughts on How to Get Out of a Bad Mood: Do you ever wake up in a horrible mood for no good reason? A few days ago, dawn’s early morning light pierced the windowpane as birds chirped in the spruce tree outside.  I should have been happy about the sunshine and birdsong, but…

Emma and her little brother Elliot sat by the lake fishing. Dad was teaching Elliot to fish for the first time ever. Dad was casting, and Elliot was pulling them in. Suddenly, Emma got a bite. She pulled and tugged until she reeled in a big trout.  Then Dad got a tug. He reeled it in, no problem.  Finally, Elliot caught one! Dad said, “Real it in!”  Elliot turned the knob on the reel the wrong way. Dad stopped him. This fish was big. Elliot tugged, but then the pole flung right into the lake!  “ELLIOT!” Dad yelled.  That was his best pole. He got it for his birthday, and…