gratitude Tag

22 Nov 2025

  “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”                                                    ...

09 Oct 2025

I sat on the edge of my bed and stared blankly towards the moonless sky outside my bedroom window. For two weeks, I lay awake with jittery sensations in the center of my body. It grew worse each night as...

08 Apr 2025

As I abide in Jesus this Lenton season, I have incorporated this Prayer of Examen (from Latin, meaning examination, test, or assessment) at the end of my day, but it can be done anytime. This method encourages self-reflection and helps...

26 Nov 2024

So, there was an election recently. You might have heard about it. And here we are, careening to the holidays, almost to the Thanksgiving table. For some of us, this presents a challenge: We expect to count our blessings over a...

22 Jan 2024

Whether or not you are a "natural journal-er," it is never too late to become one. This discipline has spiritual benefits, and I'd like to share some with you. ...

20 Jun 2023

Honestly, it is a lot on a mama. Trying to juggle it all and make it all work somehow....

20 Nov 2018

"The one who offers thanksgiving as His sacrifice glorifies me." Psalm 50:23b ESV   November has not been kind to California. We lament as stories of suffering and death and horror continue to assault us. Have mercy, Lord. Have mercy! As we roll into...

29 Oct 2018

  IF I were to have another baby boy, I would name him Ezekiel (meaning "God strengthens"). I adore this name, especially the nickname Zeke. This moniker fits with the rest of the names of my sons. They are Samuel, Noah,...