If you’re a creature of habit like me, you might agree that routine is our groove. It gives rhyme and reason to our day. Our routine seems to set everything right in our little world. But what happens when our little world shifts? What happens when our routine collides with possibility? Possibility wrapped in the … Continue reading Routine
Sometimes the path forward is standing still and letting God speak. Listen. He will make it clear.
When I think of God’s goodness, I alternate between tears of gratitude and dances of joy. But maybe you’re thinking “God is good? How is that true with all that’s happening in the world? With all that’s happening in my life?” Because God’s goodness is not conditional. Goodness is His nature. He is always present, … Continue reading God’s Goodness
Let gratitude be the attitude of the day. “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.”Psalm 9:1 ESV
While this is the last day of the month and officially the last day of the gratitude project, I know that gratitude is a daily exercise, whether written or spoken. Gratitude keeps life in perspective. No matter what the day brings there is always something for which to be grateful. So today I'm just grateful … Continue reading Attitude of Gratitude Day 30
I'm grateful for nosy neighbors. They may be an occasional nuisance but when it really matters I'm grateful to have watchful eyes looking out for the good of our neighborhood.
I'm grateful for children who don't know the difference between a weekday and the weekend and wake up at the crack of dawn either way, it means they are alive, healthy and happy to see a new day. I'm also grateful for Saturday morning cartoons and cereal that keep them occupied while I steal a … Continue reading Attitude of Gratitude Day 3
According to some of my friends on Facebook, November is the month of gratitude and each day you're supposed to post one thing for which you are grateful. While I'm on a self-imposed FB detox of sorts (another post for another day), I'm not one to turn down any opportunity to give thanks so I … Continue reading Attitude of Gratitude Day 1 & 2
Barnabas Blessings: thoughts, verses, words... to encourage... 