Beaufort, SC April, 2024 Even with some craziness in my life, I can keep moving forward because of the small pleasures in my life. I love a hot peppermint tea that settles my stomach and spirit. I am thankful for the birds that come to our feeder and the squirrels who try their best to... Continue Reading →
Count Your Blessing and Bless (Praise) the Lord from the Soul: Wednesday Devotional
Rodin Museum in Paris, France, May 27, 2023 Psalm 103: 1-6 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth... Continue Reading →
Enter into God’s Presence with Gratitude: Tuesday Devotional
Porto, Portugal, May 20, 2023 Psalm 118: 19-21 Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in and thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there. I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory! I count waking up every day... Continue Reading →
Never Alone: RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge
Rough season behind! I called out and you heard me. Oh, Lord, I thank you. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: season and rough.
Always Say Thank You: Saturday Six Word Story Prompt
He showed his gratitude with flowers! Written for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt Challenge from My Random Ramblings. The prompt is Gratitude.
God is not a Genie in a Bottle
I have been disturbed lately about the content of prayer training in many churches. The emphasis seems to be on calling on God with a list of wants, and then waiting as He fulfills the requests. This attitude of God as similar to a genie, a magic spirit who takes on human form and grants... Continue Reading →
A Psalm of Praise and Gratitude
I give you praise, for the greatness of your acts towards me through the years. Who but you, O Lord, could have imagined how far I would come in the world! Over the years, you heard and answered my prayers in ways that took my breath away and reminded me that You are indeed the... Continue Reading →
Expressive Gratitude
I keep some thank-you cards at all times, mainly because I try not to take for granted the kindness of others. Sending a card with a few extra words that express our hearts' feelings toward the giver makes all the difference, to me. One of my pet peeves is people who fail to say thank... Continue Reading →
