gratitude

Grateful For My Reclaimed Story

Grateful For My Reclaimed Story

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57  Jesus. My husband and three children. Our health. Good friends. My mom’s sobriety. Our home. Being self-employed alongside my husband. Homeschooling our children....

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How To Guard Against Ingratitude

How To Guard Against Ingratitude

Thoughtfulness is high on my list of what makes me feel loved. When a friend or family member remembers something I enjoy and gifts it to me, I feel so blessed. I cherish the remembrance like a gift in itself. But, in contrast, forgetfulness can sting. When someone...

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How To Grow Gratitude

How To Grow Gratitude

And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 (The Passion Translation). Most folks reading this passage are a thankful bunch. We wouldn’t dream of praying without including...

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Why Should We Be Thankful?

Why Should We Be Thankful?

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”  I Thessalonians 5:16-18 While in my early years of college, I met  with my pastor to talk about God’s will for my life. I was seeking...

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