In everything giving thanks-19 through 23!
You may wonder, as I do, how one goes five days without posting a single item for which she is grateful. I have no excuse, really, other than the crazy kind of busyness that is life as we know it. Isn't it interesting how busyness tends to displace gratitude, even deliberate expressions of gratitude such as this. One of life's lessons there, to be sure.So, because I fully intend to finish what I started, I am thankful for the following:19-Speaking of the crazy kind of busyness that is life as we know it, I am thankful for Entourage, my computer calendar. I was hesitant to go (semi) paperless but now I love it. I especially love the reminders

In everything giving thanks-18
Wednesdays are my days to volunteer at the pregnancy center. I love it; even on days like today when we didn't have a single client come in while I was there, I still love it. I am grateful that God has called me to this work for many reasons; one being that I am glad for the opportunity and privilege to serve our clients, women who are often in very difficult circumstances. In providing diapers or clothes we are offering them a cup of cold water in Jesus' name and I am glad to help meet their needs in this small way.I am thankful that as I counsel I am learning to put my theology into words, to share the good news of Christ, to proclaim the hope that only He gives, so

In everything giving thanks-16 and 17
Yesterday was such a hectic, somewhat stressful kind of day that, to be honest, I was most grateful for an evening on the sofa watching House Hunters. I'd gotten up early that morning--way, way, way too early--4 am kind of early--because I was worrying over the busyness of the day and week ahead. By the time night fell, I was ready for a quiet evening at home even though my son was playing basketball out of town and I felt like a loser mom for missing his game.Today I am glad all four children bought their lunch (no packing lunch boxes--yes and amen!). I hate packing lunches and reprieves like this are few and far between and are therefore to be relished.

Words worth pondering
I want a different obsession, a better obsession. I want Jesus to be the center of my life, the focus of my thoughts, the object of my passion, the definer of my identity, the source of my significance, the supplier of my happiness, my definition of beauty. I want Jesus to satisfy my appetites and longings...... what are you obsessed with? Is it your weight or appearance? your house? your children? your vacation home? your reputation? your relationship with a certain person? Are you so obsessed with something that happened in the past that you can't move forward? Are you obsessed with collecting what you think you'll need to ensure a comfortable

In everything giving thanks-13, 14, and 15
I've fallen a little behind in my daily chronicle of thanksgiving. So, to catch up a bit...Friday reminded me how grateful I am for books. I was reading an Agatha Christie mystery (The Secret Adversary) I had checked out of the library in pursuit of a light, fun read--and it did not disappoint. I'm thankful for the escape of a good story well told; I'm also grateful for the non-light, not-quite-so-fun reads--books that challenge and instruct, edify and confront, books that make me think and books that expound on Truth.Yesterday I was so grateful for the patience and longsuffering of my two youngest sons who sat th