In the days leading up to the crucifixion of Christ, we see Him with His disciples. They broke bread, the drank the wine, the disciples themselves didn't know all that was about to happen, but Jesus did. And He was thankful. "Within hours of His betrayal, arrest, and trial, to be followed shortly by His crucifixion, Jesus observed the Passover feast with His disciples. The Jewish ceremony involve not just one, but multiple cups of 'the fruit of the vine.' When you combine and ... Read More about Even in His death, Jesus was Thankful
Raising Grateful Kids
When I began feeling led to do this 31 day series on cultivating gratitude, this idea was mostly sparked from reading and doing virtual book club on the book The Happiness Dare. I knew I wanted to linger over that book and not just set it aside after I was done reading. I wanted to be intentional about cultivating joy and gratitude in my own life. I also knew I wanted to take my kids along on this journey. For years we have kept thankful lists, made thankful trees each fall, ... Read More about Raising Grateful Kids
Praying Psalm 100
When my children were little, every Thanksgiving we would memorize Psalm 100 together. I have such happy memories of my little three, four and five year olds reciting God's Word with praises of thanksgiving to Him! When we speak aloud His Word we are affirming Him, we are praising Him, we are asking for the Lord's will to be done in our lives! Praying the Scriptures has transformed my prayer life. If you're new to this concept, please head over to this page and read more! Join me in ... Read More about Praying Psalm 100
When We Are Truly Alive
Can it be that we aren't truly living the abundant life God has for us if we aren't grateful? When we aren't grateful we are not content. We aren't joyful. We are focused on self. That negative spiral can happen so fast for me! But it only takes a few moments to get your focus back in the right place! Take a few moments now...name your blessings, write them down, turn on some praise music, read a psalm, go outside and thank God for His beautiful creation, text a friend and tell her you're ... Read More about When We Are Truly Alive
How Gratitude Can Change a Heart
In October it will have been seven years. Seven years and counting. Seven years of counting His gifts. That fall morning in 2009, I started a small list. Honestly, I didn't know how long I would last. I am great at starting things, but often I fizzle out over time. I had no idea how much I would need an ever-growing list that I would add to each week of the gifts God brought to me. In November of that year, God knew I would start a journey for me that I would not want to take. He knew I ... Read More about How Gratitude Can Change a Heart
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