A Psalm to Pray that will Bless Your Thanksgiving

November 22, 2017 // 8 Comments

Do you ever need to stop for a moment and remind yourself — it’s not about me? Yeah, me too! Today was one of those days. I have to admit as I prepared to write this all I could think... Continue reading →

7 Ways to Be Thankful – Always and No Matter What

November 20, 2017 // 7 Comments

Holiday travel has started. Families are climbing into cars and boarding planes to travel across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. And yes, the cooking has begun too. The turkeys are defrosting in the frig as side-dishes... Continue reading →

10 Reasons Why Being Grateful is Good for You

November 13, 2017 // 10 Comments

This is awesome! Did you know that being grateful is so good for you … you might want to consider making gratitude a priority purely for selfish reasons! Seriously, it’s that beneficial! 10 Reasons Why Being Grateful is Good for You... Continue reading →

How to Live Your Life to the Fullest and Be Content

April 21, 2017 // 32 Comments

Have you ever wondered if you’re really living life to its fullest? I have. Why? Because Rev and I have been accused, more than once, of not living life fully. I know you’re dying to know why, aren’t you? Because... Continue reading →

5 of the Most Important Things I Learned about Gratitude

November 30, 2016 // 5 Comments

Do you know someone who is habitually thankful? A person who just oozes gratitude? They’re a blessing, aren’t they? There have been so many posts are articles written about gratitude this month online and in print but I can’t help... Continue reading →

An Entitlement Attitude Makes It Impossible To Be Happy

November 21, 2016 // 10 Comments

Entitlement is 1) the condition of having the right to have, do, or get something 2) the feeling or belief that you deserve to be given something. Entitlement is the Opposite of Gratitude. It is a greedy, self-serving “I deserve it”... Continue reading →

50 Ways to Show Gratitude to the People in Your Life

November 16, 2016 // 10 Comments

I wasn’t feeling very thankful. In my defense, I was pregnant and raging hormones were affecting my thinking. It seems silly in retrospect, but there I stood in the closet grumbling to myself as I moved Rev’s suits and dress... Continue reading →

10 Wonderful Reasons Gratitude is Good for You

November 4, 2016 // 11 Comments

Do you want to know something funny? If you wanted, you could almost make gratitude a priority for purely selfish reasons. Seriously, it’s that good for you! 10 Wonderful Reasons Gratitude is Good for You Gratitude will make you happier.... Continue reading →

God Is For Us

February 7, 2013 // No Comments

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Since He did not spare even His own Son but gave Him up for us all, won’t He also give... Continue reading →

10 Top Gratitude Quotes this Month

January 31, 2013 // 2 Comments

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Rev. 21:5 January Gratitude – my favorite quotes this month. Be true to yourself,... Continue reading →

Intentional Gratitude for the Blessing of Rest

January 28, 2013 // 5 Comments

Last week my friend, Amanda, sent me a wonderful devotion from Our Daily Bread on the importance of rest. I have to admit as I focused my attention on health this month rest was not on my list of topics.... Continue reading →

The Freedom of Grace

January 17, 2013 // No Comments

Living under the freedom of God’s grace includes having freedom from our food issues. He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in Him. Long before He laid down earth’s foundations,... Continue reading →

10 Quotes on the Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude

January 8, 2013 // No Comments

Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books – especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for... Continue reading →

How Intentional Gratitude Improves Mental Health

January 7, 2013 // No Comments

I’m emotional. I feel everything. Everything. I cry over Hallmark commercials, get all warm and fuzzy when I see puppies and babies, and injustice makes my blood boil. It’s just that most people don’t appreciate tears and tirades. Stuffing my... Continue reading →