My LifeVerse But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NLT) My LifeNotes The Thanksgiving meal has long been one of my favorites. I enjoy the wide variety of flavors, textures and colors. Its abundance and array give me reason to ... Read More »
Continue in Him: Roots Deep, Building Up
“As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so continue to live in him. Keep your roots deep in him and have your lives built on him. Be strong in the faith, just as you were taught, and always be thankful.” –Colossians 2:6-7, NCV I love these two verses from Colossians because they so simply and ... Read More »
A Thanksgiving Checkpoint
#2967 — The sweet and tart of cranberry bread. #2968 — Peach colored dawn behind silhouetted branches. #2969 — Phone call from far-away friends . . . . . . and so I approach the end of another year of thanksgiving, another record of the day-by-day goodness of God in my Gratitude Journal. ... Read More »
3 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Thanksgiving Alive All Year Round
“Keep Daddy safe.” My son prayed the prayer with vigilance. Day after day, week after week, and month after month he fashioned and offered it. His little two year-old lips sought the face of his heavenly Father for the safety of his earthly father. The prayer was answered in ... Read More »
Praise and Thanks
Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 106:1 NLT Several years ago, my One Word for the year was Praise. It was a word I struggled with and had to grow into. Praise felt like a big word for when really big things happen—those Oh Wow! ... Read More »