The Israelites had a serious lack of something essential. They lacked thanksgiving. It’s something that becomes very obvious as you read about them groaning about this or that over and over again, and it can be easy to get a bit judgmental of them until I realize just how much I do the same thing. “We […]
The Tree Falls: A Journey from Need, into Gratitude, into Trust.
The wind is howling outside, belying the idea of warmth that a clear sky and a shining sun show through my window. Trees are toppling, weakened by the drought. I sit inside safely, with a twinkling tree, and the warmth of all the decorations still around me, to sooth my heart. Soon enough this tree is […]
Grateful for Hearts Treasures
In just a few days it will be Thanksgiving! I love Thanksgiving. And I am increasingly loving gratitude. Not that I didn’t love gratitude before, I’ve always loved having a grateful heart. Still lately God has been bringing me on such a journey of gratitude. I’m not saying I’m very good at it yet, it […]
Grateful for Shareing! One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Review and Giveaway (ends 12am November 22nd, 2014)
Today I’m not only doing my second book review ever on the site, but running my very first giveaway! I’m so excited! This giveaway has been long promised, and now it’s finally happening! So what is the book? You’ve been seeing me mention it for a bit now on social sites and in posts. The book […]
Grateful for Sacrifice
I heard the helicopters flying outside my apartment. Peering out the window I counted: One, Two, Three, Four, Five. Were there more through the trees? A few minutes later another one flew overhead. What was going on? It took me a few minutes to remember. Oh right! The funeral. Not long ago there was a […]
Thankfulness In Need
Isn’t it strange sometimes how God chooses to teach us? He teaches us about hope in the middle of times of fear. He teaches us about grace in the middle of times of hurt. He teaches us about thankfulness in the middle of times of need. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and a thank […]