Discipleship

choosing gratitude: forest and trees

Seven Steps to Regain a Heart of Gratitude in the Midst of Our Concerns

The question on my Facebook post is always the same. “What’s on your mind?” Today, my mind is preoccupied with how often we fail to see the big picture because we’re so caught up in the difficulties of the moment. I’m reminded of the cliche, “can’t see the forest for the trees.” Truth’s hidden within

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kindness of children

When Kindness Invaded the Potty Place

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I remember her kindness like it was yesterday. The public demise of my marriage left me reeling. I was not enough. Those words echoed in my head like a litany, and I felt like a conspicuous failure. Hiding in plain sight It was only natural that I sought out the most remote, least-used

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choosing contentment

Choosing Contentment and a Grateful Heart

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In a group text several years ago, my nephew asked an interesting question. “Where would y’all choose to be if you could be in three places at once (with one being work) and what would you be doing in said locales?” I knew my sister wanted to be at the beach. She loves

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hidden sin and groceries

Hidden Sin and The Grocery Cart Inspector

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] I finished the last chart with an hour to spare before my next meeting. It left just enough time for the dry cleaners or a quick grocery run, but not both. I, of course, opted for groceries.  As soon as I grabbed my cart, I headed past the cheese and olives (two

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