Every day is a gift!
Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies. They entered Jerusalem and went to the temple of the Lord with harps and lyres and trumpets.… Continue Reading “Jehoshaphat’s Story – Gratitude”
After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” 2… Continue Reading “Jehoshaphat’s Story – Praise”
Do you ever have days when it seems like everything is against you? Every step you take seems to result in failure? Even when you try to do the right thing, or try to do something nice for someone, you are greeted with defeat?… Continue Reading “When the enemy Attacks”
Are you a cynical person? If you would have asked me this, I would have emphatically said, “NO!” Then I read a book by Jennie Allen called “Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts.” In this book Allen writes: “Here… Continue Reading “Gratitude is Medicine for the Soul”
If you have been following along for the past few weeks and decided to join in on the Gratitude Challenge which started on September 21, then you might be happy to know if that we are halfway there! Today is day 50 of 100… Continue Reading “Halfway Through the Gratitude Challenge”
For those of you who missed last week’s post, I encouraged you to join a gratitude challenge. With the time remaining in 2021, write down at least 10 things that you are thankful for each day. Then at the end of the year, I… Continue Reading “How to Have a Grateful Heart”
There are 102 days left in 2021. As is often the case with time, this year has seemed to fly by quickly in some ways, yet also seemed to drag by slowly in other ways. When a year is wrapping up, I wonder if… Continue Reading “Grateful for One Thousand Gifts”
There is a Bible verse that stresses the importance of living at peace with other people. Romans 12:18 says, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” I love the way this is worded. Often times… Continue Reading “As Far As It Depends On Me”
The world around appears darkWearing despair like a coatBut the promised Savior is on the wayWe cannot afford to lose Hope He brings what we are seekingDeath will meet defeatWe can finally breathe easyHe ushers in beloved Peace The world rejoices at the newsBorn… Continue Reading “The Promise of a Savior”