Posts tagged “Gratitude”
A Lenten reflection
During high school, I loved the church season of Lent (the time leading up to Easter). As a way to remember Jesus’ sacrifice for…
Forgiveness doesn’t count
Jesus told a parable that purposely made no economic sense. A lesson about forgiving grace that can’t be calculated like a day’s wages. Forgiveness…
No matter what
I’ve had this repetitive thought in my mind lately. It’s a question, really. It shows up every time I say “I’m so blessed” in…
Our great heritage!
Who first told you? Who first told you that Jesus died on a cross to take away all of your mistakes or that God…
Transplant recipients
Macey Wright was born with a congenital heart defect. She was 14 when she learned she’d be getting a new heart. Her mom filmed…
Christmas is about Christ
My family of four has the tradition of eating lunch every Sunday with my parents and my mother-in-law, a meal that we call FamFest….
Remember to be thankful
The pilgrims, remembered for the first Thanksgiving dinner, developed an interesting custom. They would place five kernels of corn on each empty plate before…
Slow down your Thanksgiving
The rush is on. Get the turkey in the oven. Finalize the cleaning. Make that last-minute trip to the store, pick up Grandma, and…
Stuffed with wonder
I occasionally substitute teach in my son’s high school, and one of my highlights is reading Fahrenheit 451 with the American Lit. class. I…
Your faith family tree
People have always been fascinated with tracing their genealogies and filling in the leaves on their family trees. There’s something comforting about knowing where…
Don’t be a troll
Do you know about troll farms? Until recently, I lived in blissful ignorance. But then I learned how thousands and thousands of people in…
From complaining to praising
Have you ever noticed how we like to complain incessantly about the weather? Is it because it’s inoffensive fodder for small talk? “The humidity…