Gratitude
One Word: Savor [A More Uplifting Perspective]
For me, 2013 was a year to persevere. To fight through the messy middle and come out relatively unscathed in the process. January 2013, I committed to sticking with the call I felt God placed on my life to reach out in encouragement, and I have (my obedience brought me to begin this blog in 2011). …
Announcing a Change [and a Thank You]
My dear readers, I am so honored you choose to grace my blog and read my posts! I treasure the time you share with me. I recently published a Reader Survey to gain feedback on what you would like to see from me in the future (you can still complete it here). One sentiment that…
Miracle of Every Day Thanksgiving
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Eve with just us. Spent Thanksgiving Day with one set of family. And festivities will continue with more family over the weekend. Amid laughter, love, stories, and an overabundance of food, it is easy to be grateful. Yet Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a one-day (or weekend) event, nor should…
The Real Reason To Give Thanks [it never changes]
“Give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 In all, give thanks! Not for all or because all or in some. But in every good and wondrous thing and in every difficult and troubling circumstance. I used to wonder how a righteous God who knows everything and is good and pure and holy and just and loving…
Curb Foolish Complaints (Simple Reminders of the Lord’s Goodness)
Raspberries, elderberries, wild plums, wild grapes, mulberries, milkweed pods, mayflowers, mushrooms, nettles, goldenrod, dandelion, acorns, hickory nuts–an endless list. There is a stunning variety and abundance of usable wild edibles. All point to a Creator … and His goodness. Fall (or Autumn) is a perfect time to rekindle awareness of God’s bountiful provisions in our lives. …
Breed Contentment and Joy in the Ruts of Life
Have you found yourself giving thanks in the ruts of life? If so, congratulations! You’re making significant strides in the gratitude department– something we should all strive for. I get the importance of begin thankful. I’ve been intentional about teaching this concept to my children, and I’ve exercised the public display of gratitude myself. Yet…
Cultivating Gratefulness
Every Friday, The Gypsy Mama hosts 5 Minute Friday where bloggers write for 5 minutes straight about a subject and then post it without making any changes or edits. All who participate, link it back to her site to share encouragement and celebrate the art of communicating. Today’s theme is appropriately, “grateful.” GO This year…
I Wonder …
Why me, Lord? It is a question often asked during times of turmoil, frustration, or confusion. But this Thanksgiving season, as I reflect on the many blessings of the past year, this question presents itself with a slightly different meaning, imploring me to ask. Why me, Lord? As a holy and perfect God, why do…
Live a Life of Gratitude
Are you living a story of gratitude or entitlement? I attended a visitation a few years ago. It was for an amazing lady, well respected and loved in the community. She fought a courageous battle with ALS and I was told died with grace and dignity, ready to be with her Lord. At the funeral home,…
Appreciating Her and So Much More (Gratitude)
“… the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens, but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls off a string.”—Anonymous “It would be nice to live in her world,” the van driver commented as she watched Rachel walk toward…
Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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