'Tis the season for writing out wishlists, filling the calendar, and stuffing our stomachs! Our to-do lists our longer than usual. At this time of year, we tend to spend more time thinking about we need, want, or plan on than usual. Sometimes it's refreshing and helpful to remember what we already have. What We Have as God’s Children The Spirit “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” –Romans 8:6 God’s Own Word “All Continue Reading
Growing Grateful Hearts {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
It’s that time of year. We know how the season is supposed to go down. Besides pumpkin pie and turkey, we are encouraged to cultivate attitudes of gratitude. Something accomplished by growing grateful hearts. Such as these attitudes: Count our blessings. Be thankful. Express our gratefulness. Show our generosity. And when we look at this list, do we think of our lives, our family, and more importantly, our God? So how do we cultivate attitudes of gratitude in all the Continue Reading
Try This Great Recipe for a Thankful Heart {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Who loves a great recipe? My hand’s raised. Whether it’s our favorite foods or trying something new, recipes assist in the desired result. Even online dish-and-recipe photos pull us in with the promise of achieving success as the cook. Every Thanksgiving, I follow a special recipe to make my Grandmother Clarkston’s lemon pie. Yum. It’s my favorite dessert of all time. Then, as soon as I post pie photos on social media, family and friends, far and wide, ask for the recipe. Stirring up a Continue Reading
Look Back to Bring Forth Thanksgiving {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
The Rev. Alexander Whyte was a Scottish minister and author of the 19th century known by his congregation as a man of an unwavering grateful spirit. Regardless of the circumstances, he seemed always to find something for which to be thankful. One of his parishioners told a story about a gloomy Sunday morning when a friend commented, just before the service started: “Certainly the preacher won’t think of anything for which to thank the Lord on a wretched day like this.” However, no sooner had the Continue Reading
Sincere ThanksGiving Through ThanksLiving {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Every year, I look forward to November’s main holiday, Thanksgiving. But I really desire to live a life of ThanksGiving to God by ThanksLiving for Him year-round. Although Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, I enjoy celebrating the time set aside for giving thanks. Maybe you’re one of those people who already has your home Christmas-ready. That’s awesome for you. I say, To each her own. Yet, it’s not my cup of tea. Not even holiday spiced tea. For me, I like both feet firmly Continue Reading
What if You Lost What You Weren’t Thankful For? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
What if you woke up this morning and found the only things you had left were the things you thanked God for yesterday? ~ Terry Shock I am afraid I would lose many of the treasures I take for granted. What about you? Did you thank God yesterday for your ability to see, hear, touch, taste, and speak? What about for your sense of balance, ability to sleep and to digest your food? Did you thank God for clean water, hot water, and indoor plumbing? What people would you miss if you hadn’t taken Continue Reading
