Oh, how grateful and thankful I am to the Lord because he is so good. I will sing praise to the name of the Lord who is above all lords. Psalm 7:17 TLB Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. – William Arthur Ward…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Grateful Response
Thou hast given so much to me, Give one thing more, — a grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleaseth me, As if Thy blessings had spare days, But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise. ~ George Herbert (3 April 1593 – 1 March 1633) a Welsh-born poet, orator, and priest of…
“Grateful Praise”
Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. Psalm 147:7-8 (NIV) This is a traditional Thanksgiving hymn. I love the harmonies in this version. See what you think. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?view=detail&mid=397120DBAB051C45DBCF397120DBAB051C45DBCF&shtp=GetUrl&shid=4f207a03-b56c-4b55-8233-9fa24b7de36b&shtk=Rk9SIFRIRSBCRUFVVFkgT0YgVEhFIEVBUlRI&shdk=Vm9jYWxpc3QgSGVhdGhlciBQcnVzc2UgTXVzaWMgYnkgQ29ucmFkIEtvY2hlciwgTHlyaWNzIGJ5IEZvbGxpb3R0IFMuIFBpZXJwb2ludCwgQXJyYW5nZWQgYnkgU2FsbHkgRGVGb3JkIFBpY3R1cmVzIGFyZSBmcm9tIFBob3RvQ2xhc3NpY2FsIC5jb20%3D&shhk=cj8rW1iy%2BDI5Mo0fRP8aXmesNGK3UwNddGRTJT9QXBs%3D&form=VDSHOT&shth=OSH.pBmU6lGvHx%252Fvw0sVLpk%252Bbw **********…
Healthy Gratitude
According to this month’s Readers Digest, a way to rewire your brain for greater happiness is to write down three things you are grateful for every day. Studies show that people who are mindfully grateful sleep better, have stronger relationships, fewer aches and lower blood pressure. On his blog, Dave Ramsey lists 10 ways that…
November’s First Blessing
So, right off the bat, November has a little something for almost everyone: an extra hour of sleep! (My apologies to those with small children and pets who are unclear on the concepts of time . . . and sleep.) Twice a year people start talking about abolishing Day Light Saving Time. They say it…
An Attitude of Gratitude
There is Thanksgiving Day. But what about a Thanksgiving Month? I like to use November to remember, count, and celebrate my blessings. To be honest, 30 days is not enough time to remember all that I have been given. It is not enough to remember all the ways I have been protected and loved. But…
Halloween: Did You Know?
The word Halloween or Hallowe’en dates to about 1745 and is of Christian origin. The word “Hallowe’en” is a contraction of “All Hallows’ Eve” (meaning the evening before All Hallows’ or All Saints’ Day). Although the phrase “All Hallows’” is found in Old English, “All Hallows’ Eve” is itself not seen until 1556. Here are…
A Black Cat Crossing Your Path…
… means that the cat is going somewhere.
Furry Escape Artist
Life went on quite smoothly for some time, and we were again lulled into a false sense of security. It was then that Missy discovered that she could climb up the wood pile and get over the fence. Frantic hunts ensued, with humans calling her name and trespassing through neighbors’ yards. Sometimes Missy would answer…
Then They Met Jesus…
(adapted from monologues written in 1992 as sermon illustrations) The Rich Young Ruler His clothes are of the finest cloth. His posture is noble. He is clearly “somebody.” And yet, when he looks at you, he betrays no pride or arrogance. (Well, maybe a little. He is, after all, very young.) He speaks. ‘I am…