In 2013, my word was gratitude. I had just read Ann Voskamp’s book, “One Thousand Gifts,” and I was so inspired by her writing that I decided to take the joy journey and keep a gift list of my own. #1 music from the ones you love, Jeremy Camp, There Will be a Day #2 cool […]
Gifts
Come to the Table
Sleep. These days, climbing into my bed is one of my favorite parts of the day. I find it amusing how when I was little, I would fight to stay up for “5 more minutes.” Now I fight to go to bed. Sleep is that thing that I used to do quite well, and […]
A Tuesday Treasure: Stranded
I normally like the little black SUV that I drive, but lately, it’s been acting up. In fact, on Saturday, it left me stranded. Under normal circumstances, my car breaking down might have wrecked my day, but last week, a broke down car seemed par for the course and wrapped up a week I’ll not […]
Blessings Friday: Counting Again
A few years ago, I read Ann Voskamp’s One Thousand Gifts, and I was so inspired that I decided to take the joy journey and begin a gift list of my own. I posted it here on the blog as I disciplined myself in an uncomfortable new habit: giving thanks in all things. Fresh brewed sweet […]
Prayer of Gratitude {day 24}
Father, I praise You for the abundant life You have given me through Your Son, Jesus. Your Word says that You came to this earth that I would have life more abundantly, and I know that to be true. You have blessed me beyond measure. I am overcome by the gifts I receive each […]
Habits {day 21} and Blessings {1253-1288}
It’s hard to break a habit. Most of our lives, we do the same things we did yesterday, the day, week, month, and often times years before. I was 37 years old when I stopped biting my nails, and it took me a week and a half to overcome the massive caffeine […]