As a parent, grandparent, and teacher, I’ve noticed over the years that children need rules to help keep order. That goes for the home, the classroom, the family or class trip, the playground, and any other scenario you might think of. Usually the rules have to be made because one or more of the children… Read More Day 258- Thankful for God’s commandments
Since my youngest son started studying premed, we have had quite a few random discussions about science. Today he mentioned that hydrogen and oxygen are highly flammable gases, but joined together in a ratio of two hydrogen atoms to one oxygen atom, they make a substance that extinguishes fire. (H2O = water) He explained a… Read More Day 196- Thankful for Lessons from H2O
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Mandisa’s “Way Maker” was on auto repeat in my mind until late last night. Then I started thinking about another song she sings. She’s an amazingly talented musical artist, by the way! I love the lyrics to this song! Bleed the same We all bleed the sameWe’re more beautiful… Read More Day 193- Thankful God is not racist
I had never thought about how not everyone perceives that they are loved in the same ways until I heard about a book called “The 5 Love Languages”, by Gary Chapman. It was very interesting to realize that one person may be doing their best to show love to another, but the other doesn’t perceive… Read More Day 184- Thankful for hugs and kisses
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 ESV The last few weeks I’ve been reading the book of Hosea. Today I came upon the following verse: “Therefore, return… Read More Day 174- Thankful for kindness
Doing my part to keep my germs at home, Doing my part even if I’m alone. Covering my cough to protect those around me, Just in case that mean old germ has found me. Doing my part to help save the world , Doing my part for every boy and girl. Doing my part to… Read More Day 172- Doing my part (Inspirational poem)
Sow with a view to righteousness [that righteousness, like seed, may germinate]; Reap in accordance with mercy and loving-kindness. Break up your uncultivated ground, For it is time to seek and search diligently for the Lord [and to long for His blessing] Until He comes to rain righteousness and His gift of salvation on you.… Read More Day 134 – Thankful for sowing and reaping in relationships
Saturday morning, my granddaughter woke me up earlier than I would have liked. She and I went into the other room and relaxed on the couch for a few minutes in an effort not to wake up my husband. That wasn’t working out so well, so I took her to the Bread Co., and got… Read More Day 124 – Thankful for fun with my granddaughter
Have you ever noticed how much harder it is to see to drive at night when it is raining or snowing? Any lights that are a little too bright hit the moisture and spread out. When I took driver’s education, a long time ago, we learned that you are supposed to dim your bright lights… Read More Day 89 – Thankful for those who show God’s light lovingly
“Pass it on” has become quite a movement where I live in recent years, also known as “pay it forward”. In essence, a blessing is received and a blessing is given, or passed on to someone else. I see this most often at the grocery store chain call Aldi. At Aldi you have to pay… Read More Day 78 – Thankful for “Pass it on”
I love all of my children. The youngest is 16, and none of them are really “children” anymore. I’ve invested a lot of time in their lives, but all but the youngest two have moved on with their own lives; that’s the way it should be. I’ve spent a lot of time with my youngest… Read More Day 71 – Thankful to be able to spend time with my children and cook with my son
Thursday night I went with my husband to his ham radio Christmas party expecting no more than the polite conversation of new acquaintances. If nothing else, it would be a time to eat a good meal, to people watch, and to listen to conversations going on around me. (I know, sort of negative thinking, right?)… Read More Day 64 – Thankful for people who care enough to listen
It’s good to be reminded to love and appreciate our dear ones while we have them with us because we never know what a day may bring. I have experienced a lot of separations. Have you? I chose to go overseas for a few years when I was younger. It was a good experience, but… Read More Day 31 – Thankful for my loved ones
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