“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ.” Philemon 1:6 Christmas is a beautiful time of celebration. As Christians, it’s the time when we purposely celebrate our faith in Christ. With festive hearts, sparkling decorations and fun festivities, we gather and give gifts in remembrance of God’s greatest gift. How ...
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“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:10 I’m grateful for Fruitfulness. It’s a wonderful reward for our labors that God bestows on us for staying faithful to our efforts and endeavors. Seeing the fruit of our labors makes us push through a rigorous work week, while facing endless ...
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“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers.” Philemon 1:3 Today is your day, and this is my big heartfelt “Thank you!” I truly cannot express my thanks enough. I’m filled with gratitude and appreciation for those of you who have stopped by Galvanized Gardens and subscribed to my weekly blog. Your subscription, support, and sweet replies have been a great encouragement to me as ...
Continue ReadingGiving Thanks for My Home
“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 ...
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