Tag: gratitude
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End of Year Thank You
As we close out this year, I want to take a moment simply to say thank you. Thank you for reading, commenting, sharing, and showing up here. Whether you’ve been with me from the beginning or just found your way here recently, your support means more than you know. Every like, message, and kind word…
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Thankful Thursday: The Gift of Water
It’s November, a month traditionally steeped in gratitude, yet the world feels heavy right now. Wars rage across the globe, the economy feels uncertain, a government shutdown has disrupted travel and strained food banks, and late-season Hurricane Melissa has left communities reeling. In moments like these, it can be hard to find reasons to be…
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Overconsumption Isn’t the Flex: Finding Joy Beyond Materialism
In a world that constantly tells us to buy more, upgrade faster, and keep chasing the next shiny thing, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overconsumption. But is that really where happiness lies? If we’re honest, how many of us have bought something expensive, tucked it away for a “special occasion,” and then…
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Greed vs. Generosity: Trusting in God’s Goodness Over the Need for More
As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the desire for more. More gifts, more deals, more everything. And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying life’s blessings, the pursuit of more can sometimes slip into something harmful: greed. Greed isn’t just about money—it’s about an insatiable craving for what we don’t…
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Give Thanks Today and Every Day-Blessed Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day. It’s the one day of the year when we intentionally pause to focus on gratitude. But if we’re honest, how often do we get distracted by what isn’t perfect? The turkey might be a little dry, the table might not be Pinterest-worthy, or the conversations around it might veer into uncomfortable territory. It’s…
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Envy vs. Kindness: Choosing Gratitude Over Comparison This Season
As we head into the season of thankfulness, it’s easy to feel torn. Black Friday deals are calling our names, social media is filled with highlight reels, and the pressure to “keep up” with others is everywhere. Instead of feeling joyful, this time of year can often lead to something more subtle but deeply damaging:…
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Choose Grace: Washing Feet in a World That Chooses Division
One of the first things I did early in my relationship with my husband was to wash his feet—literally. It was a deeply symbolic act, rooted in the example Jesus gave us in John 13. Jesus, knowing full well that Judas was going to betray Him, knelt down and washed his feet. Let that sink…
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A Season for Gratitude and Peace
Welcome back, November. It’s a blessing to see you once again. You’re a month of transition, ushering in changes in time, weather, and even the mood around us. You remind us of the words in Ecclesiastes, “To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” November is that precious time,…
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