“That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works.” Psalm 26:7 In this season of thanksgiving, I’m purposely finding reasons and ways to give thanks for my home. Over the last few years, I’ve allowed discontentment to overshadow my gratitude. I used to be full of heartfelt dreams and hopeful plans. I used to thank God for even the smallest blessings. Sadly, ...
Continue ReadingGiving Thanks for the Lord’s Holiness
“Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.” Psalm 97:12 God is holy. That seems like such a simple statement, but in reality, it’s a deeply profound truth. I’ve read about it in Scripture and heard it proclaimed in sermons. I’ve accepted and believed it. However, as I began to focus more on this thought, I realized how often I’ve overlooked the depth ...
Continue ReadingObserving vs. Overlooking the Obvious
“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight…” Genesis 2:9a Its obvious fall is upon us and isn’t it exciting? The cooler temperatures, bright pumpkins, changing leaves, and colorful flowers definitely give it away. However, this lovely season, which comes and goes every calendar year, is so commonly beautiful and fantastic, we can often miss the ...
Continue ReadingGiving of Our Bounty
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.” Proverbs 22:9 Most of us have experienced hard times, when we were down and out and in dire need of a hand up. Regretfully, we often take for granted the blessings God and others share once our needs are relieved or our conflicts are resolved. However, giving doesn’t stop with receiving. If someone can’t ...
Continue ReadingCleaning for Coming Celebrations
“For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.“ Isaiah 38:18 It’s time, it’s time! It’s time to think about fall cleaning and getting ready for the annual celebrations ahead (if you’re into that sort of thing). Isn’t it funny how the holidays come the same time every year and can still catch us by surprise? Even when we ...
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