Rethinking Christian Life, Rethinking Gratitude
Slowing Down-ish
The world may be forever changed. Seriously. Two things happened this weekend that may change the way atoms react. 1. I said that Mark Cuban was gracious. FYI Mark Cuban is the owner of the Mavericks 2011 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP team. I love basketball and I lived in Dallas for a while. So the Mavs are…
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What a Break Does to Me
Last week was Spring Break. I loved it. I loved sleeping in (sort of you know kids don’t really ever sleep in), I enjoyed having friends over (tremendously), and I got to see my family (haven’t seen them since Thanksgiving). Oh, but my body prefers routine. I was unable or unwilling to get in bed…
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1,000 Gifts Continued…
Yesterday I woke up in pain. Long story, but I got kicked (purely accidental) hard in the head while I was sleeping. So I ended up with essentially whip lash…I have had it twice due to car crashes…This kick brought it back. So I stood in our church service and felt like I may vomit…
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1,000 Gifts Continued…
When I truly practice gratefulness to God, I see life differently. My negative, hormonal attitude gets turned around. I can see God again. Giving me more than I could ever remember and more than I ever think to be thankful for. Father God, please keep giving me grateful eyes that I will not take for…
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1,000 Gifts Continued…
Here are some more things I am grateful for…. 26. for my husband who encourages me 27. for the cooler fall weather 28. for the smell of smoke from burning leaves 29. for football (yes I am one of those girls) 30. that God does not leave us alone, but that He transforms us 31.…
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Slowing Down-ish
The world may be forever changed. Seriously. Two things happened this weekend that may change the way atoms react. 1. I said that Mark Cuban was gracious. FYI Mark Cuban is the owner of the Mavericks 2011 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP team. I love basketball and I lived in Dallas for a while. So the Mavs are…
Read More Rethinking Gratitude
What a Break Does to Me
Last week was Spring Break. I loved it. I loved sleeping in (sort of you know kids don’t really ever sleep in), I enjoyed having friends over (tremendously), and I got to see my family (haven’t seen them since Thanksgiving). Oh, but my body prefers routine. I was unable or unwilling to get in bed…
Read More Misc
1,000 Gifts Continued…
Yesterday I woke up in pain. Long story, but I got kicked (purely accidental) hard in the head while I was sleeping. So I ended up with essentially whip lash…I have had it twice due to car crashes…This kick brought it back. So I stood in our church service and felt like I may vomit…
Read More Misc
1,000 Gifts Continued…
When I truly practice gratefulness to God, I see life differently. My negative, hormonal attitude gets turned around. I can see God again. Giving me more than I could ever remember and more than I ever think to be thankful for. Father God, please keep giving me grateful eyes that I will not take for…
Read More Misc
1,000 Gifts Continued…
Here are some more things I am grateful for…. 26. for my husband who encourages me 27. for the cooler fall weather 28. for the smell of smoke from burning leaves 29. for football (yes I am one of those girls) 30. that God does not leave us alone, but that He transforms us 31.…
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