Giver of Good Gifts

Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father,  James 1:17a, NLT This season God has been teaching me about Himself as the giver of good gifts.  I must admit that this has been refreshing after receiving teachings and life experiences on God using...

When Gratitude Feels Impossible

My soul waits in silence for God only. Psalm 62:1 I have several friends who lost a parent this year. As the holidays loom, they are bracing themselves for the many “firsts”: without Mom, making the turkey, staying home instead of sleeping at her house. The ache is...

Renewing Gratitude

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” ( I Thess. 5:18, NLT) God, I need a fresh word on gratitude. After all, I’ve heard about this topic many times in my Christian life. And do believe gratitude is vital to a...