Can trials really be a gift from God? I know a lot of posts have been about trials lately, but I happen to be walking through some major storms in life, so it is healing and encouraging to work these things out, and maybe someone else out there can relate. ❤ If you can relate, … Continue reading The Season of Giving (part 1)
Calming the Chaos
I have been feeling like my spiritual walk has been more of a spiritual flounder lately. I am plugged in at church and plugged into a bible study with friends. Taking quiet time (as quiet as it gets with two small children, somedays three, running about the house) daily and enjoying worship both in and … Continue reading Calming the Chaos
Fall Cleanup
For the past two years the task of Fall cleanup has fallen solely on my shoulders. We have many maples and oaks and so we have MANY leaves. If I wait to clear the yard all at once, the piles of leaves stretch about 25ft in length by 10 ft wide and are well over … Continue reading Fall Cleanup
Walking in Obedience
Guest Post by: Ashley W. Obedience definition = submission to another’s authority. In this day and age we hear the words “submit” and “obedient” and feel resistant. Rather than submitting to another’s authority we would rather be the ruler of our own lives. As difficult as it is to fully follow Christ and be obedient … Continue reading Walking in Obedience
Fair Weather Follower?
Without going into too much detail I will just say that my life was turned upside down in many ways over the last few years. Through it all I had a choice to make: sink or swim. There wasn’t an opportunity to consider another option, I was tossed out of the boat and had to … Continue reading Fair Weather Follower?
Accounting for the Son
“The heart of a man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 This past year I was able to plan for and purchase a new metal roof. It is a project I have been hoping to have done to my house for many years and for many reasons. We live in … Continue reading Accounting for the Son
Me and My Kitchen
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) When we first moved into our new home, twenty years ago, I found many things to like about it. I’d never had a fireplace before and this little ranch home had a beautiful brick … Continue reading Me and My Kitchen
The Unknown Sender
One of the best ways we can cultivate our thankful hearts is to know our Creator. Knowing God though reading His word, praying, and experiencing him each day helps to deepen our thankfulness. It brings to life the miracles all around us and gives us a bigger understanding of God’s glory and just how amazing … Continue reading The Unknown Sender
Thankfulness for the unnoticed
What is thankfulness? At the heart of it, it is an acknowledgement. It is recognizing what has been done, and responding with appreciation. In order to be thankful it seems there are two parts: recognition of the thing, and a response. How do we cultivate a heart of thankfulness knowing that there are two parts … Continue reading Thankfulness for the unnoticed
Cultivating a thankful heart
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 We know that God asks us to give thanks and be thankful, but do we always live that out? What about when things go wrong, certainly He can't expect us to be … Continue reading Cultivating a thankful heart
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