Thanksgiving is like forgiveness to me sometimes. Forgiveness, at its root, is more about being closer to God and a gift for me than it is about the person who wronged me. So being thankful is more about drawing nearer…
lately
This post is a heart and mind spill. Lately I’ve been praying a lot about a large storm called Matthew. For people who have lost loved ones, for those still in its path. Our God is far bigger than a…
Gratefulness Lately
I’ve always understood that the counterpart to apathy, discouragement, selfishness is thanksgiving. That’s where I am today. Longing for lightheartedness and freedom, so I give thanks. Lately, I’m thankful for: rain to nourish the earth (hopefully bringing cooler weather with…
List of Ten #2
“But it seemed to me that this was the way we all lived: full to the brim with gratitude and joy one day, wrecked on the rocks the next. Finding the balance between the two was the art and the salvation.” — Elizabeth Berg…
Seeing God This November
Happy November! One of the most wonderful months on the entire calendar. I’m so glad this month is here. It is certainly not the only time we should be thankful. Through Jesus, God made a way for us to know Him,…
List of Ten #1
So many people find themselves stuck in the rut of waiting. They look over the distant horizon hoping things will be better when. But rather than waiting for when, why not begin celebrating today? It can be easy to let moments…
A Full Heart
Lived through all the love and laughter of another Happy Thanksgiving, and my heart is full. Yesterday was colored with change and transition, reminiscing on old memories and meeting new people, and lots of smiling. This was mine and John’s…
Dad’s Birthday.
Reflecting today about the person my dad has been in my life thus far. The influence, the rock, the friend, the support, the teacher. There’s a song that speaks loudly to how I feel about my dad. It’s Shane and…
Conversations that clarify
My man and I had some great conversations this past weekend, conversations that made my heart swell, that directed my thoughts heavenward for peace and steadiness, that made things clearer than they were before, and that assured my tender heart…
