“Lord give us a humble heart. Where we are lacking, make us strong. Where we walk though the valley of the shadow, be thou with us to guide and protect us. Let Your light shine from us, illuminating truth, Lord. Let us be Jesus today.” What is wrong with the ...
Read More »Making a List and Checking It Twice
It’s the time of year where lists are not only common; they’re necessary. Lists to Santa detailing what we want for Christmas. Lists of all the people to whom we need to send a Christmas card—half of whom we don’t even know. Shopping lists for all the goodies we need ...
Read More »Cold and Homeless with an Attitude of Gratitude
There’s a man I know, a friend of mine, named “Billy”. Billy is older (about 70), and I’ve known him for about 5 years. I speak with him every week or two, but I don’t see him much as he lives a couple hours away. Billy is a bit different ...
Read More »Being Thankful When You Don’t Feel So Thankful
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” –1 Thessalonians 5:18 We wish one another “Happy Thanksgiving” but are these just well wishes or are we happy about this time of year. Thanksgiving day can be the most difficult time for ...
Read More »The Danger of Not Giving Thanks
With the Thanksgiving holiday being celebrated today, it is a day where many take time to be with family and friends and reflect on the things that they are thankful for. It is great to have a day set aside to give thanks; but for Christians, it is important to ...
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