Monthly Archives: December 2022

Gratitude for Being Appreciated

My husband absolutely made my day yesterday when he commented on how nice our bedroom looked, and thanked me for making it look that way. To be honest, I was surprised; surprised he said what he said and even more … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Anxiety (Really?)

I think of this mural in Springfield, Missouri, every time I find myself getting anxious about something that’s expected to happen in the future. In this case, Wind. I’m getting all wound up over something I CANNOT control. Now that … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Discernment

Something uncomfortable has come up in my world that’s turned my morning ritual on its ear. One of the books of devotions that’s been a staple of mine for several years has been “Jesus Calling,” by Sarah Young; indeed, it … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Life’s Lessons

It isn’t easy watching anyone suffer the consequences of making a poor choice, especially when it’s a loved one, but the reality is that we’re all human and bound to make mistakes now and again. And while the inclination might … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Freedom of Speech

I listened to President Trump’s announcement regarding the right of free speech and what he will do within hours of his inauguration with rapt attention yesterday. The collusion of various entities with the intent to suppress vital information to the … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Contemplation

Making the choice to see the world through grateful eyes is a practice that continually brings forth blessings previously unimagined, from the tiny to the huge. And yet, there is nothing new under the sun–I’m just more in tune and … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Mindfulness

Seeing the world through grateful eyes makes me realize what a privilege it is to be able to experience heaven on earth. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth … Continue reading

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Grateful It’s Never Too Late

It might be because of my age, or that the end of yet another year is approaching, but I’ve been in kind of a funk lately—and it’s all because I’ve been focused on the glass being half empty instead of … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Being Stuck

Yesterday was one of those days that I didn’t post a gratitude blog, and I felt badly about it. The truth of the matter is that I had writer’s block, and not that I didn’t have anything to be grateful … Continue reading

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