The spirit of gratefulness permeates the month of November like none other. There’s thankfulness for cooler weather (or is that just me?), people coming together to fill food pantries and donate turkeys, and then, of
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Guest Post – “Dine with Me”
“Dine with me.” That’s the month of November. A time of family, friends, and food. The culinary extravaganza of the holidays begins! Food menus are planned, and the shopping and cooking tasks explode: my sons’
Read moreThanking God Properly
He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. Acts 3:8 NLT Giving thanks when both of my children left
Read moreA Password? To Enter God’s Presence? Seriously?
Next time you want to praise God and enter into His presence, remember the password. I can assure you that when you understand this truth, you won’t be using the FORGOT PASSWORD? tab. It will be forever in your heart.
Read moreHow to Know if Your Gobble is Ungrateful
Gobble till you wobble. The fun slogan graces greeting cards and makes fashion statements for the Thanksgiving season. But do we stop and consider what we’re gobbling up? Besides the sound a male turkey makes, gobble also
Read moreLife Changes — Savor It
Life changes quickly. It can even change overnight. This summer my family had drastic changes in our lives with a move and a different job for me. We now literally live in the “woods”. We
Read moreGod Sustains His Child in The Difficult Season
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Give thanks in all things … all things. Seems counter-intuitive, doesn’t it? I’m learning this truth speaks of surrender — a recognition of the Lordship of Christ, the Sovereignty of God.
Read moreLearning to be thankful: Finding my best friend
Some people find their best friend in elementary, middle, or high school. I found mine on my birth day. Literally… the day I was born. Her name is Joanie Beaver and at 1:26 PM on
Read moreThanking Cancer . . . Yes, Cancer
I knelt down beside his chair, took his hand and prayed. It was the most difficult prayer I’d ever prayed before . . .
Read moreCommon Courtesy in a Simple Thank You
Today I thanked the colleague who held the office door open for me. I also thanked the coworker who agreed to do a small task for me. And I thanked the gentleman who stepped off
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