For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 Rejoice! It’s Christmas! My favorite time of year. I have many vivid memories of
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Feeling Grinchy
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. ~Ezekiel 36:26 NLT
Read moreThe Best Meal of the Year
If you long for springtime as winter begins, enjoy my description of the best meal of the year. When asked, “What’s your favorite family meal,” typical responses include Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or
Read moreThings I’m Not Thankful For
Every November in the United States, it’s traditional to focus on the theme of the holiday, Thanksgiving Day. We spend time hunting down delicious recipes and delectable words to share at the table when we
Read more8 Ingredients for a Thankful Heart
Do you have favorite recipes? I sure do. Whether it’s our favorite foods or trying something new, recipes assist in the desired result. And it’s fascinating how all the specific ingredients work together to make a
Read moreIn Jesus We Have a New Birth and Living Hope
Giving Thanks in Times of Desperation
Giving thanks in times of desperation is an experience few Americans understand. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I’m considering how to give thanks for the past year. More than a family meal followed by a
Read moreLike Clockwork
Just like clockwork, it happened. Again. Last weekend, Daylight Savings Time ended, we returned to Standard Time, and where I live, it’s getting dark at 6:00. And just like clockwork, people around me are complaining
Read moreSimple Thanks: Here is Your Reminder
Usually I wash, dry, and remake the bed all in the same day. Only occasionally do I pull spare sheets from the closet to rotate them. This means that when a sock gets caught in
Read moreHow Cultivating Gratitude Might Lead Us to True Worship
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Thessalonians 5:18 Gratitude and worship Gratitude and mindfulness. Two catchphrases of this decade that still warrant deeper exploration or definitions.
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