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Tag Archives: gratitude
Monthly Marriage Miracle: The Power of Appreciation
Once again I’m posting a story of a marriage miracle. This was written by a friend whom I will call “Marcie.” (I change the names in the monthly miracle stories, but they are all true.) This story means a lot … Continue reading
Reflecting on the Year 2010 Repost
Today I’m reposting a blog I wrote nine years ago—my first pre-New Year’s blog. So much of it still applies to my life today—especially what’s on my thank you list. Here’s what I wrote at the end of the blog … Continue reading
Giving Thanks Repost
Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I’ve been impressed in recent years that giving thanks and expressing gratitude is to be an everyday pursuit. I confess too often I complain about circumstances in my life rather than looking for reasons to … Continue reading
My Gratitude Journal for 2017
Each year at the end of the old and the beginning of the new I make a “thank you” list to show my gratitude to the Lord for all the ways He blessed me in the previous year. This year … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Growth
Tagged focus on the Lord, God's faithfulness, gratitude, review of the past year
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Thank You Prayers
For years on various days when I walked or jogged, I prayed parts of Scripture which I memorized. Often I prayed Psalm 23: “Lord, please be my Shepherd today.” Then one day, this thought came to mind: Instead of praying, … Continue reading
After The Storm
Note: Although the date at the top of this blog says September 17, 2017, it was posted on Saturday, September 16th. If anyone knows how to fix this problem of the wrong date being posted by WordPress, please email me … Continue reading
Two Lists for a Happier New Year
In place of my blog this week, I’m posting the link to my latest article titled, “Two Lists for A Happier New Year,” published in the January 1, 2017 issue of The Lookout. I’m busy finishing up my two lists … Continue reading
That Was Then, This Is Now
Some days I feel sad about the gap between how I am and how I long to be. At first I wrote who I am and who I long to be. The truth is that who I am–a child of … Continue reading
Reflecting on The Year 2010
Each New Year’s Day and for many days after, I reflect on the year that has just passed. My reflections center on giving thanks to God for all He brought me to and through and for how good He has … Continue reading
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Tagged drawing close to God, freedom in Christ, gratitude, growing in faith, hearts set free, New Year, thank you
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Giving Thanks
Recently as I was studying the Psalms, I ran across a verse I hadn’t noticed before. It said, “I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 AMP When I read … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom in Christ, giving thanks, gratitude, hearts set free, perfectionism, pleasing God
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