I’ve been trying to focus on gratitude lately, searching for new blessings to be thankful for each day. Well, maybe not new blessings, because many of them have been here all along, but I haven’t been tuned in enough to intentionally re-receive them with the gratitude they deserve. While perusing some old files (yes, the old ...
Thanksgiving Winners
Big, squishy hugs to all of you BBFFs (Blessed Blog Friend Forever) who took the time to send in three blessings for which you’re especially thankful this Thanksgiving. Sharing your blessings with our wonderful community of girlfriends blesses us all. (Stay tuned for the grand prize drawing winner of the Giving Thanks Giveaway at the ...
Everyday Thanksgiving
One day I realized my faith had caught the sniffles. A little snot here, a slight hacking cough there … nothing huge, but something that required attention. You never know when neglected spiritual viruses might escalate into consumption of the soul. Checking my spiritual temperature, I found that a crucial element of my faith was ...
Getting An Early Start On Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is coming early this year at my house! You know, I think when you’re having a period of deep loss, you find you can only endure by counting your blessings. And Papa God was kind enough to send a doozy my way this week. I could not have been more surprised nor heart-pounding grateful ...
Winter Blessings
Wow! Many thanks to all of my BFFs (Blessed Friends Forever) who sent me your fave winter blessings to enjoy alongside you. I wish I could print them all, but here are a sampling of the many that plucked at my heartstrings … I know they’ll bring a smile your way too, sister BFF. Oh, ...
Blessings Abound!
I was sooo excited this week when a BFF (Blessed Friend Forever) texted me a photo from Sam’s Club – it was my brand new Too Blessed to be Stressed Daily Devo and Creative Journal Deluxe Gift Set that had just arrived to bedeck Sam’s bookshelves! Totally thrilling for me – especially since Sam’s had ...
Warm Summer Blessings
Not only am I here to announce the winner of my Tee & Tote Giveaway, I’m tickled pink to be sharing with you some of the terrific summer blessings submitted by the BFFs (Blessed Friends Forever) who entered. I was so blessed by your warm and fuzzy summer blessings, folks, and I wish I had ...
Beyond Expectations
Okay, a little soul confession here: you probably didn’t know this, but every time I finish a book, I’m sure it’s my last. Not of my own choosing – no way – but because the book publishing biz is fickle and unpredictable, and there are no guarantees another book will ever be contracted. Ever.