The Little Things Can Mean So Much
When itemizing those things we are grateful for, we’ll often list things that money affords, like our home, car, food, clothes, electronics, and those things that add to our comfort. Since my washer and dryer are 25+ years old, I thank God each time I get my washing and drying done, But this Thanksgiving week,…
Is Jesus an Invited Guest at Your Table?
This day after Thanksgiving comes with relaxation for those that poured their hearts and souls into their grand Thanksgiving feast day – preparing for days, baking, cooking, cleaning up – with the best part that makes it all worth it, being so thankful to serve and embrace family time together. We had a special invited…
God is Good….All the Time. All the Time….God is Good.
Some years ago, the phrase “God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good” became popular. It was given in a call-and-response pattern. Our African Associate Pastor, in his beautiful African accent, begins every message he gives with “God is good!” And, he waits until we reply “All the time!” Then he…
Being Thankful When It Isn’t Easy
In my post, yesterday, I welcomed this week of Thanksgiving. One day just isn’t enough for us to express our gratitude for God’s goodness and mercy for so many blessings. I know, however, Thanksgiving isn’t always a joyous and thankful time for everyone. I know that life is going terribly wrong for some people who…
Our Thanksgiving Week Begins
Awww…..beautiful Thanksgiving Week — the time we really focus on God’s multiplied blessings to us. Though it’s the mindset we should have all year through, this week we purposely hone in on what’s most important to us. I’m in “game-on” mode for all that this week will hold. But, before I go to that high…
Welcome, Fall. Welcome, Change
Sandwiched between blazing summer and chilly winter, fall is the “cooling off” season. The rain brought CHANGE to us quickly here in Frisco. When I arrived back home from a quick trip to Austin, my home was so chilly that I put the fireplace on. My kids came over and smelled the “pumpkin spice” aroma…
Shouldn’t it be Black Friday instead of GOOD Friday?
You know the feelings…you, or someone you love is hurting so much, and no one else seems to understand your pain. Maybe your closest family member just passed away, and it seems everywhere you look people are just fine — they’re laughing, they’re carefree, they’re going on with their busy lives, and you think, “How…
On Your Mark — Get Set…GO! It’s Black Friday!! Let the Christmas Season Begin!
Thanksgiving day was everything I had hoped it would be — worshiping God, hearing a beautiful message on “Instead of just Thanksgiving — make it Thanks-Living” and then being able to serve blessed communion at church early morning. I headed home to go into hyper-speed mode to get the turkey cooking with all the fixin’s…
So Very Thankful On This Thanksgiving Day!
So Very Thankful On This Thanksgiving Day! Happy Thanksgiving, dear FB Friends and Family! I am so thankful for far more than I deserve today. Of God’s many blessings to me, He gave me yet another “surprise” blessing at this time in my life. He gave me YOU — my Facebook friends and family. I…
Christmas Before Thanksgiving?
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Tomorrow will be our U.S. Thanksgiving Day. My Canadian family and friends celebrated their Thanksgiving Day back in October. For them, it makes Thanksgiving Day a couple of months before Christmas. I like that pause before Christmas activities. Whether October or November, it’s been beginning to look a lot like Christmas for…