Tag: #gratitude

“ONE VERY GOOD…”

Over the holiday break, I had the privilege of spending a day with my 5-year-old granddaughter. It was one of those days when I had no pressing obligations, no tasks that needed to be done, and so I felt attentive and present to our… Continue Reading ““ONE VERY GOOD…””

11. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: THANK

Sunday, March 10th Read Matthew 15:32-38 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Jesus takes a meager portion of fish and bread, thanks God, and then generously feeds the crowd of people. This story, considered one of the miracle stories, is shared several times throughout the gospels… Continue Reading “11. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: THANK”

THE GRACE OF GRATITUDE

I am wondering… do you feel as I do, a bit reluctant to be joyfully grateful this Thanksgiving? I have many blessings–for which I am very thankful–but I am also concerned about those who are enduring terrible circumstances; the immense grief and loss from… Continue Reading “THE GRACE OF GRATITUDE”

A PICTURE AND A POEM: TO GOD, WITH LOVE

I glimpse your bright splendor in the morning sunrise. I calm in your surprising peace during difficult times. I smile at your joy in the unique beauty of each flower. I hear your reassuring voice in the stillness of the night. I marvel at… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: TO GOD, WITH LOVE”