1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Now, I know that I’m getting some eyerolls before you even start reading. Great, you say, here’s another person telling me to be thankful in my terrible circumstance. Just give me a chance, though, to help illustrate what I mean. I know that many of us have situations that are downright awful, and w…

– Linking with Lisa Jo to write for 5 minutes. And the word this week is ORDINARY.…

A few days ago, a beautiful yellow air balloon randomly floated over our house. Hot air balloons fly because they are lighter than air. They...…

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)Let us talk about something on my mind: how our perspective on gratitude can significantly impact our anxiety levels. What is the connection here?Paul's advice in verse 1 Thessalonians...…

Are you living the life you once day dreamed about? I’m not! I’m not saying it’s bad or anything, but there is room for improvement. Especially if it is going to be like what I desired. I wanted a……

A famous Zen koan A man walking across a field encounters a bear. He fled, the bear chasing after him. Coming to a cliff, he caught hold of a wild vine and swung himself over the edge. The bear sniffed at him from above. Terrified, the man looked down to where, far below, a tiger […]…

A few days ago, a beautiful yellow air balloon randomly floated over our house. Hot air balloons fly because they are lighter than air. They...…

A few days ago, a beautiful yellow air balloon randomly floated over our house. Hot air balloons fly because they are lighter than air. The...…

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, I come to You to lay down at your feet my expectations for Your goodness this holiday season. It’s easy to be grateful...…

Thanksgiving. To the destruction and detriment of those who live there, it will perish in an environment within which a sense of entitlement and greed rules the day. Conversely, on the opposite end of that spectrum, a sense of thanksgiving will thrive and it will breathe life into any place where a heart of appreciation […]…