Return of the blog?

Not surprisingly, much has happened since my last post in 2013.

Host of this blog apparently changed from BlogSpot to Blogger--please be patient with me while I relearn and catch up.

Took up the habit of running back in 2013--and still loving it. So far, my longest distance was a 15k that truly tested my resolve! Turns out that even when you train well, there are no guarantees--there's a future blog post for sure (believe me, I've written it in my head countless times already).

Passed my ACBC (formerly NANC) exams, earning certification for years of counseling study and experience.

Joined a new demographic, I'm an empty nester!

Completed work on my psychology and sociology degrees. Now considering masters programs...stay tuned!

I've missed posting here and how it was a great outlet for processing my thoughts, refining my understanding, and sharpening my theology.

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 12

I am thankful to the Lord for the simple pleasure of feeding and watching His little feathered creatures! We have a wooden bird feeder that the squirrels have vandalized over the years. But I just can't seem to part with it since the birds enjoy it so, and it is strategically located so that I can enjoy catching a glimpse of them throughout my day. So thankful...

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 11

I am thankful to God, this Veteran's Day, for the men and women He has used to protect others.

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 10

I am very grateful to the Lord for our local church family. Each and every one of them is used of God in my life and the lives of so many others--just as God designed!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 9

I am so thankful to God for many, many, many, "simple pleasures" in my life! One of which, is enjoying quiet times at home reading, pondering, studying, lingering--often times with a cup of hot tea.

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 8

May I never stop thanking the Lord for the privilege, joy, and blessing of being a "full-time" home maker. I know there are women who long to do this--I've only been doing it for a little over 11 years--so I never want to take it for granted. Thank you Lord for the immeasurable blessing of "keeping the home fires burning", and serving my husband, daughters, and others from home base.

Give Thanks ~ Nov 7

I am deeply thankful to God for friends. Through them, God has encouraged me, challenged me, strengthened me, rebuked/corrected me, spurred me on to love and good deeds, even carried me at times! Next to God's blessing of family, His blessing of good and faithful friends is priceless.

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 6

I thank the Lord for our safe, comfortable, cozy, and ever so slightly cramped house! It is truly a "home" because of the people who reside here, sharing our hearts with each other, memories we make together, and the love we share--imperfectly, yet intentionally, purposefully, and with hope!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 5

I am thankful to God for my two daughters!

 He makes the barren woman abide in the house as a joyful mother of children. Praise the Lord!     Psalm 113:9

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 4

I am so thankful to the Lord for my dear husband! God has seen us through over 30 years of blessing and trials--through it all testing and strengthening our relationship to Him, and to each other.

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 3

I am thankful to the Lord for His saving grace--nothing I have done, can do, or ever will do earns or merits such grace.

"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 2

I am so very thankful to God for His mercy!

"But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ." Ephesians 2:4-5

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 1

I am thankful to God for His much needed grace for each new day!!

Give Thanks ~ Nov 12

Today I am thankful to God for the blessing of Christian friends--we are such an interesting and often wacky mix!!!

Give Thanks ~ Nov 11

 

 

I am thankful to God for the precious church family He has given me.

 

 

 

Give Thanks ~ Nov 10

I am thankful to God for all the 'little' conveniences I enjoy each day!

Give Thanks ~ Nov 9

 

 

I am thankful to God for the various freedoms I enjoy as a citizen of this country.

 

 

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 8

 

 

 

I am thankful to God that nothing--absolutely nothing--is outside of His sovereign control.

 

 

 

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 7

Today I am thankful to God for brothers & sisters-in-Christ who are capable and willing to remind us to think Biblically according to Phil. 4:8.

For example, "How Should Christians Respond to Obama's Re-election?"

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 6

Today I am thankful for God graciously enabling me physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually!!!