Many of us spent Thanksgiving giving thanks to God for His many blessings. Now that the turkey’s all finished, and the sales have wrapped up, how’s your giving of thanks going? I don’t know about you but my gratitude spark tends to wane just a bit in the face of the daily grind. That’s why […]
Heartfelt Gratitude | How to Give Thanks beyond November
What ever happened to heartfelt gratitude? You know, the kind of thankfulness that overflows from the heart. Last week, my friend Lori and I were overwhelmed by all the gratitude posts we received to share as part of our Wake Up to Gratitude series. (Don’t worry if you missed it we’ll be doing it again […]
Things to be Grateful For that Spread a Little Hope
Finding things to be grateful for isn’t easy when your hope is shattered. That’s why I’ve been on a bit of a mission. Yeah, I said it. I’m in need of hope. Maybe you are too, friend. Maybe it’s been a heck of a year. And you’re ready to throw in the towel. Maybe you […]
How to Say Thanks When Words Don’t Cut It | Plus Free Email Series
Ever wondered how to say thanks when words just aren’t enough? You’ve tried expressing your gratitude but everything you say just comes up short. In my recent state of affairs I’ve often found myself overwhelmed by gratitude. Grateful to God, my friends, my daughter’s new principal, the little old lady at lunch, you name it. […]
When You Need Some Good News Stories
Finding good news stories can be challenging sometimes, don’t you agree? This past Sunday as I sat at the breakfast table reading the newspaper, my spirit took a nosedive. I read one bad news story after another, with my shoulders slumping lower and lower with every one. This was clearly not the way to start […]