The word “encouragement” comes from an Old French word meaning “to thrive”. It describes something that we all need. It just seems to make the day brighter and our efforts worthwhile. Children thrive on encouragement; it is like vitamins to a child’s emotional growth. But, guess what? We never outgrow that need. Even when we’re […]
Nov 25, 2021
Gratitude
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Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto Him and bless His name. Psalm 100:4
Nov 21, 2020
What’s Thanksgiving to You?
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The maple in the front yard is looking wet, brown, and droopy. Leaves are scattered across the lawn. A light rain falls. It looks like Thanksgiving, but it doesn’t feel like Thanksgiving. It’s too warm. And, how is Thanksgiving supposed to be feel? Colder, maybe a few snowdrifts heaped here and there. That’s my mental […]
Jul 11, 2017
Another Look at a Writer’s Psalm
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If you haven’t tried writing your own Psalm of praise and thanksgiving, why not give it a try? It’s fun and what better pattern to emulate than the Book of Psalms? Bless the Lord, O my writing. May all my plots and characters praise the One who put the love of writing in my heart. The […]
