Posts tagged “Gratitude”
Adjust your speed
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with . . . patience” (Colossians 3:12). I’m a regular consumer of audio…
Fast learners
Have you ever done a fast? Perhaps you’ve fasted for Lent or for your health or for a medical procedure. Fasting is coming back…
A Lenten reflection
During high school, I loved the church season of Lent (the time leading up to Easter). As a way to remember Jesus’ sacrifice for…
Forgiveness doesn’t count
Jesus told a parable that purposely made no economic sense. A lesson about forgiving grace that can’t be calculated like a day’s wages. Forgiveness…
The only enduring thing
I bet what breaks your heart, maybe more than anything, is when something doesn’t endure forever. Like when you finally have a little money…
No matter what
I’ve had this repetitive thought in my mind lately. It’s a question, really. It shows up every time I say “I’m so blessed” in…
How to overcome unwanted emotions
Emotions don’t have a morality. They are not good or bad, right or wrong. There is a proper time, place, and purpose for every…
Our great heritage!
Who first told you? Who first told you that Jesus died on a cross to take away all of your mistakes or that God…
Transplant recipients
Macey Wright was born with a congenital heart defect. She was 14 when she learned she’d be getting a new heart. Her mom filmed…
Christmas is about Christ
My family of four has the tradition of eating lunch every Sunday with my parents and my mother-in-law, a meal that we call FamFest….
Thanksgiving memoir
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of…
Remember to be thankful
The pilgrims, remembered for the first Thanksgiving dinner, developed an interesting custom. They would place five kernels of corn on each empty plate before…