Big changes: One Thousand Gifts #296-311
My family is entering into a season of big changes. My husband begins a new job today after eleven years …
Category Archives: One Thousand Gifts
Sudden Storms: One Thousand Gifts #280-295
The rain poured here last week. Not a gentle spring shower or a polite drink of water for the lawn, but a good-old-fashioned …
This Is Not Our Home: One Thousand Gifts #267-279
One of my brother’s long-time friends passed away last week after battling cancer. He was only 36 years old. I …
Minor Setbacks: One Thousand Gifts #254-266
We’ve been playing a competitive game of germ roulette around here lately. First my oldest caught strep, then my middle caught …
Taking Chances: One Thousand Gifts #241-253
Last week, my oldest child announced she wanted to try out for the softball team at school. Funny thing is she’s …
Blessed: One Thousand Gifts #229-240
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and …
Let the winds blow: One Thousand Gifts #216-228
As my fingers find these keys I am listening to the howl of the wind outside my window. It doesn’t …
Lighthouse faith: One Thousand Gifts #197-215
Sometimes wisdom comes all too late and blows fierce, hits you square in the face, the full-on force of I …
One Thousand Gifts #186-196 ~ the Joy Dare
A nail is driven out by another nail; habit is overcome by habit. ~ Erasmus I sit quietly, reflecting on the …
Finding Advent: One thousand gifts #169-185
I’ve been pretty quiet around here for the past week. I didn’t even post last Friday, and you know how …
Beautiful interruptions: One thousand gifts #143-168
Whew! It’s almost midnight, and I’m just now writing today’s blog post. I had a long list of things I …
The little things: One thousand gifts #127-142
Thank goodness for new doorknobs! (What? You were expecting something inspirational?) *wink* Nope. Today I’m just thankful for new doorknobs. …
Doubly blessed! ~ One thousand gifts #119-126
Sometimes you count your many blessings, name them one by one… and sometimes you are doubly blessed and can count …
Even in hard times: One thousand gifts #108-118
I am guilty. Guilty of selfish, selective thankfulness. Guilty of rejoicing in the good and lovely and easy but complaining in the …
Icing on the cake: One thousand gifts #95-107
Hello, dear friends! How was your weekend? I hope it was restful and fun and filled with family, friends and laughter. Sounds …
