Being thankful isn't just about being thankful for that one thing. Gratitude affects every area of our lives and we can see that clearly this season, if we're looking... "A thankful heart … [Read more...]
Inspirational Monday: Why do we Hold so Tight to What isn’t Ours?
There are so many things we hold tight to, claiming them as ours. But no matter how much we work to earn them - our homes, jobs, even our relationships - they don't belong to us. Each is gift from … [Read more...]
10 Family Traditions to Include in Your Thanksgiving Celebration
When my oldest child was little, I didn’t put much thought into Thanksgiving family traditions. It was just the three of us and the work of cooking a full course meal seemed both overwhelming and … [Read more...]
Inspirational Monday: What is Happiness?
“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes happiness.” – Charles Spurgeon, English preacher This time of year is often a time of reflection. Oh, there are the turkeys and … [Read more...]
Inspirational Monday: Remembering Leads to Gratitude
We can’t be thankful for what we don’t remember; remembering is what leads us to gratitude. How do you keep God’s blessings fresh in your mind? “I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Show Gratitude this Thanksgiving
This year, I challenge you to find ways to show gratitude, look outward, and see how your thanksgiving can be a blessing to others. Here are 10 ways you can... Thanksgiving is right around the … [Read more...]