24 Uplifting Thanksgiving Quotes and Bible Verses

24 Uplifting Thanksgiving Quotes and Bible Verses

With the turn of the calendar, the holiday season and all of its hustle and bustle have arrived. But before the turkey, to-do lists, and travel plans overwhelm us with busyness, let’s cultivate gratitude by meditating on the Lord’s goodness, grace, and...
Why God is Enough

Why God is Enough

Last week, Lauren Sparks wrote an article entitled, “A Lesson in Giving Thanks From the Passover”, in which she shared a lovely song of thanksgiving from the Jewish tradition. Inspired by the words, I penned my own version–offering praise to the King...
Feel the Father’s Heartbeat: A Day for Gratitude

Feel the Father’s Heartbeat: A Day for Gratitude

Gray and forlorn, the skies promised rain and I tucked the first holiday CD into the disc player. The lonely strains of I’ll be Home for Christmas reminded me of all that was missing, and I glanced at the sweet boys playing near my feet. Chunky, plastic blocks and...
When Giving Thanks Doesn’t Come Easily

When Giving Thanks Doesn’t Come Easily

When giving thanks doesn’t come easily and life presses in sharp, tearing at romantic ideals of holiday tables and merry-making, is celebration even possible? Perhaps you’ve been asking yourself this question as you grapple with a life-altering diagnosis....