Real Gratitude

December 2, 2010 By

Exquisite, Clumsy Figurines and Rich’s Kids: Sean, Grandson Ayden, Rebecca, Ryan, 2005 Worst Blog Post Ever! Not long ago I wrote a post about how I sometimes forget to give thanks for the “small” blessings. You can read it here. It’s problematic because I only discuss my gratitude for good stuff. Decorating for Christmas this […]


Filed Under: 1 Thessalonians 5, child, Christmas, death, faith, family, gratitude, grief, Job 1, peace, praise

Just so Thankful

September 28, 2010 By

Cadence Contagious Gratitude Sunday, we attended an intensive workshop in gratitude: a birthday party for our grandson Cadence, who turns four on Thursday. The formula was simple: 1. People gave Cadence gifts. 2. Cadence delighted in the gifts. In true four-year-old style, his excitement could not be dampened. A modest stack of books, $20 in spending money, […]


Filed Under: 1 Thessalonians 5, birthday, blessings, gifts, God's omnipotence, grandchildren, gratitude, thanksgiving

Rejoicing in Germs

October 16, 2009 By

Hanging up the Tights and CapeSometime last week, after contemplating the materials our congregation is studying as part of Life’s Healing Choices, I confessed to my husband that I have a problem with an overblown sense of responsibility, particularly regarding our household. I know that God is in control. All the same He hasn’t folded […]


Filed Under: 1 Thessalonians 5, blessings, God's omnipotence, gratitude, prayer, Saddleback Church, small group

The Thank You Dilemma

June 28, 2009 By

Offering Thanks is Tricky!Have you ever committed a thank you faux pas? It’s an easy mistake, especially after weddings and graduations, where many well-wishers may bless you with a gift. A card is separated from a package, the delivery service goofs up, or some other misstep leads you to overlook a giver who should be […]


Filed Under: 1 Thessalonians 5, blessings, faux pas, prayer, skill, thank you, thanksgiving, wedding
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