“You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!” Psalm 30 So it turns out that writing down on paper the gifts we Continue reading

“Be Still and Know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46:10 has long been one of my favorite verses in scripture. I bought these coffee mugs at least 10 years ago.  During a time when I was in touch with slowing down and finding God daily. My kids were young and life was more simple. Continue reading

  “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 Today I have been married to the love of my life for 25 years.  I do not feel old enough to have Continue reading

” He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 I’m 49.  Sometimes by accident I tell people I’m 50.  Middle age is coming fast, has in fact caught me.  And I am feeling not so young.  But now and again I see a picture of myself that looks good to me and I get excited Continue reading

  “Then my people will live in a peaceful habitation, And in secure dwellings and in undisturbed resting places; “  Isaiah 32:18 I wake up thinking about how God gives us what we need when we need it.  He fulfills our needs much more often  than we see.  It’s easier to see looking back over Continue reading

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 Trying to be thankful all day is hard work.  I am retraining my brain and my heart – less complaining and griping, more thanking.  But I have been grouching to God for Continue reading

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.” Matthew 6:28 “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” Job 1:21 I Continue reading

“The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4 October is my favorite month.  It is the month of cooler weather, leaves changing colors, and perhaps the smell of the first fire of the season.  Last night while walking our dog we felt the most wonderful Continue reading

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 My brain is brimming Continue reading

“At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.” Ephesians 5:20 I don’t know the way yet.  This is just the beginning.  But a daily gratitude list seems like a fine place to start.  Today I am thankful for: 1.   A loving, present Continue reading