Attitude in Adversity But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 When someone cuts me off in traffic I can allow a flash of anger to take root and explode into road rage or give the culprit the… Continue reading “A” is for…
Category: Gratitude
Weekend Quote
“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” -Norman Vincent Peale Have a Happy Day! 🙂
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Top three things I’m especially grateful for this week: 1.) A good report from the Hematologist after more than a week of needless worry. Amen! 2.) Taking a nature walk after said news, my heart filled with renewed appreciation for my health, and noticing the little things that bring me joy, like two prairie dogs (yes, I know they're rodents,… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Top three things I’m especially grateful for this week: 1.) The act of service I've chosen to do for the Lenten season that enhances my prayer life and closeness to God. 2.) The unexpected text message from my married son filling me in on my granddaughter and letting me know I was in his thoughts. What a… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Women’s History Month
I could hardly believe it when I realized this is my 100th post. Amazing! 🙂 I spent some time trying to think of some wise, witty, memorable ideas, wanting to make it a huge celebration. But then in the back of my mind, I thought since March is Women's History Month, why not pay tribute to… Continue reading Women’s History Month
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Top three things I'm especially grateful for this week: 1.) The warm glow of lamplight and the soft flicker of candlelight on a cold evening. 2.) The soothing absence of sound and bright light after a period of sensory overload. 3.) My two grown sons on a trip together in Las Vegas, spending good quality… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Top three things I'm especially grateful for this past week: 1.) God speaking to me through a devotional of the danger of falling into the pit of self-pity at the exact moment I needed to hear those exact words. 2.) Taking my precious granddaughter, Zoey, to church, and sharing such an amazing time with such an amazing little… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
So I've decided to add a new weekly gratitude post on Fridays, naming the top three things I'm incredibly grateful for from the week. There are so many things to be grateful for, but the top three are what I plan to mention. I would love for anyone who reads this to add your top three… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
He Sees – And Still He Loves
Matthew 28:20 (NIV) (b) "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Sometimes when I read the Bible a verse that I've read a dozen or more times will jump out at me with a whole new meaning. This is one of those verses. So many times I have… Continue reading He Sees – And Still He Loves
Weekend Quote
“I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that… Continue reading Weekend Quote
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