Even though the fridge is empty and the pantry shelves are bare; even though the rates keep rising and the fuel prices are insane; even though the drought drags on then floods plunder the earth… Yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! Even though the…
How can I be thankful in the face of great pain? Is it appropriate? Right now, I hold a baby that I wasn’t sure I was ever going to get. She is perfect, healthy, sweet, and so small. I am thankful. I am so glad that she is here, and she is mine. But I…
It’s a rainy Saturday evening, and Sabbath quietly draws to a close. Sitting by the window, I observe a solitary blackbird scamper across the wet pavement and into the garden. The tree branches sway gently in the wind, and I savour this peaceful moment with a grateful heart. I am so blessed. We truly have…
Yesterday I took a long walk along the beach by my house. To say I’m grateful for this place at this time in my life would be an understatement. I’m not grateful. I’m thankful. I’m thankful because I know what I have in this life was ultimately gifted to me. It’s not a perchance stumbling…