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Maybe you've heard of Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages. The first time I heard of it, my husband and I were on a church couples retreat. Wow, it was eye-opening. Basically, I learned what my husband's and my own love languages were. {You know, like what makes you feel loved …
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As this day comes to an end..I am thankful for the laughter and memories made! Today was a day filled with family, friends, laughter and lots of good food. I'm so thankful for all of these things.. Especially.. The laughter... You know.. We just have to slow down and take the time to notice all …
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Philippians 4:12 ~ I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:19 ~ And my God will …
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Nahum 1:7 (NIV) ~ The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. This past week has been one of those weeks that made me thankful & tired all at the same. If ya know what I mean... We all have times of trouble. Times when …
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Hebrews 12:28,29 (NIV) ~ Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. Thankful. Worship. Consuming Fire. Have you ever looked at "Thanking God" as an act of worship? That's what it is... …
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I must admit, some weeks are more challenging than others. Some days it is more challenging to find the joy in the yuck. Those moments when we choose to find the joy in the yuck..those moments define us. Earlier in the week, I had a day of inconveniences and little aggravations. I caught myself feeling …
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Do I have some things to share with you!! 🙂 You know that book that I was telling you about last Thursday? One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp... Well, it has truly inspired me to be even more thankful. Thankful..Grateful..for even the not so good things. It's becoming a habit..a positive change by choice, to …
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It's that time again! I have been looking forward to Thursday all week! I wonder...did you think more about what you were thankful for? I did! I loved the comments.. Loved hearing what YOU were thankful for! Colossians 4:2 ~ Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mindand a thankful heart. Not …
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We stood outside. Taking pictures with our cell phones before we went in to eat at the busy restaurant. Out of the corner of our eyes, we saw him. Long, scruffy looking beard. Hat on and carrying some plastic bags. Talking to random people in the parking lot. We assumed he just wanted money. We …
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It feels really good to stop and count my blessings and just thank HIM for them all. I tweeted a question earlier today. "What are three things that you are thankful for today?" Then, I answered them. I couldn't stop at THREE. It felt really good to stop and thank my Jesus! …
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Hope For The Broken 