GRATEFUL FOR THE PAIN Normandie Fischer Pain can shatter us, toss us off a cliff, and render us immobile. Or it can hone and refine us. I recently read the words of a man who discovered he had a horrible form of cancer. Although his disease was incurable and soon-to-be terminal, he rejoiced. He…
Everyday Courage By Terra Lynee This is a year when so many people have demonstrated extraordinary courage—from Houston to Puerto Rico and from California to Las Vegas. Witnessing extraordinary courage has led me to think about something I am thankful for, and that is everyday courage. We all have it. To me, an example…
thank·ful ˈTHaNGkfəl Adjective: pleased and relieved. Synonyms: grateful, appreciative, filled with gratitude, relieved, expressing gratitude, and relief. Yep, that’s me—all of the above. Mostly to God. Hi, I’m author, Sharon K. Connell. Thankfulness to me is an everyday thing. The air we breathe, the food He provides, a roof over my head,…
2016, A Year of BIG Surprises, by Janetta Fudge Messmer “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18 These verses are favorites of mine, and I’ve used them as my blog heading for years. They remind me of what the Lord…
I don’t know how to explain it, but I had a feeling in the pit of my stomach 2016 was going to be a long haul. Some things I knew were happening—a wedding in the same time frame as a graduation. A child’s genetic testing. Another child transitioning from high school to college. But, as…
THANK GOD FOR MEMORY Two deaths in the space of four months—first my mom in February, then my husband in June—labels 2016 a tough year in my history book. Death of a loved one is never easy, but to experience two losses in such a short period of time is like having the ambulance transporting…