#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 »
3 WAYS TO THANK GOD NOW
The young doctor approached my father and me, removing a mask that exposed a grin. “Good news! The surgery went well. I believe we removed all of the tumor,” he said. “You can go see her in recovery shortly, although she may not be fully conscience.” Dad and I hugged the doctor, ... Read More »
In Life’s “Tough”, How Do You Give Thanks?
"Prepare me, Lord." The ending days of Dad's life were coming. The rockslide was immentent, a slippery slope for certain. I didn't want Dad to go. I needed God. Maybe you have felt that stomach-churning realization as well? The prayer was whispered in August, 2015. Last November, I realized ... Read More »