The power of choosing gratitude lies in the choosing. It’s the sacrifice of praise. The intentional shift from complaining to praising. In the choosing, we are renewing our minds which then, in turn, transforms our lives. Sounds like a big promise that likely won’t happen. But I’ve seen it with my own eyes and God’s Word says it’s true. Do…
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Let’s get ready for January and make the preparations NOW. The more we plan and prepare the more successful we will be in following ANY new eating plan! I first did the whole 30 food plan in January of 2016 and it changed my life. Changing how I eat was the beginning of my health journey that led to 65…
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Could it be that surrender leads to gratitude? It is when we begin to expect certain things from God, or from others, that we lose our peace. We envy. The grass is greener elsewhere. We grow bitter or resentful. Why hasn’t this happened for me yet?! It’s hard to stay in a state of gratefulness when we feel entitled to…
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Advent: noun, a coming or arrival This is advent. We celebrate a coming. We await an arrival. The arrival of a baby boy born in a stable. A baby, yet a king. The arrival of new life to a young, bewildered couple. The arrival of new life for you and me. The arrival of a new kingdom. The arrival of…
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Whatever you’re worried about, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Whatever you can’t forget about, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Whatever grief you cannot bear, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Whatever loneliness you feel, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Whatever regret you’re holding on to, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Will He take it away? Not usually. But He will sit…
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