“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 (emphasis mine) Gratitude: the quality of being…
Read moreEvery Wednesday afternoon they come–anywhere from 50-70 widow and orphans make their way from the tiny villages out in the bush of Kenya, and fill the cafeteria of the Mara Christian Academy for a free meal. Not all the widows are old, some are as young as 15 – young girls…
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The blessings of Lord or new every morning. Sometimes we don’t always recognize them. Either they come disguised under the cloak of grief or we just pass them by in the rush of the day. Look closely my friend…the blessings of God are uniquely woven into the moments of your…
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving! Although we have ample reason to thank God every day of the year, today is a time to focus on God’s many blessings to us His people. In honor of our God who is worthy of our overflowing gratitude, I offer this “Psalm of Thanksgiving.” 1 Shout with joy…
Read more“I have all, and abound: I am full…” Philippians 4:18 One Sunday afternoon my husband and I went visiting after church. Unfortunately, there was a lot of grumbling going on and speaking ill of other people that we also know. My heart was just so grieved. What peace and joy…
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