Tag: thankfulness

  • In Case You’ve Forgotten God’s Goodness

    In Case You’ve Forgotten God’s Goodness

    The Lord is good, isn’t he? But how quickly my mind forgets this truth. I wonder if you’ve seen the same habit in your heart?

  • When You Can’t Give Thanks

    When You Can’t Give Thanks

    Imagine this… Your friend, Scott, walks in and hands you a wrapped package. Upon opening it, you discover a shirt. It’s your favorite color and fits you perfectly. You’re thrilled! As you look up to express your thankfulness, your attention is diverted to five other friends, screaming with happiness becauseĀ Scott just gifted each of them…

  • recounting God’s goodness

    recounting God’s goodness

    Last Sunday, Jonathan left for his seminary classes. The morning beforeĀ he left,Ā IĀ spent time praying for our time apart. I askedĀ God to give health, safety, and bring us back together in a week. And then towards the end of my prayer – remembering how opposite God’s plans were to my plans during the last 2 weeks…

  • comparison, agitation, & peace

    comparison, agitation, & peace

    I spent the entire morning in a state of agitation. I wasn’t fully aware of it until I noticedĀ how little patience I was evidencing during my daughter’s handwriting practice.Ā time to step awaaay, Christa. From school, we plunged into some errands, which involved patrolling different sporting goods store in search of an elusive tire to fix…