Happy Birthday thisgratefulmama! (Top 15 Posts From Year One)


Gratitude

Somehow…it’s been a whole year. And yet, I can’t believe it’s only been a year. Admittedly, this began as a bit of an experiment. I wasn’t sure if I would have enough time to post regularly, nor was I sure if I’d have enough content. Ha! As it turns out, I have a lot to say. I realize […]

May 4, 2015

The Wonder Of It All – All God’s Grace in One Tiny Face


Faith, Gratitude

Reclaim your sense of awe and wonder by reflecting on what is said, and not said, in the Christmas story. Where’s the Wonder? Do you ever find yourself wrapped up in the bustling holiday schedule, and even though you keep Christ as the center of the events, you find yourself missing the feeling of WONDER? […]

December 22, 2014

Thanksgiving Is More Than A Meal With Turkey – Practice Gratitude NOW


Gratitude

Thanksgiving. By far, one of my favorite days of the year. I love all of it; the company, the football, and the food that leaves me in a so-full-I can’t-eat-another-bite food coma. Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holiday season. It starts a month of time when people are more gracious, more loving, and more grateful. Of […]

October 30, 2014

Practice Gratitude: enJOY fall through the eyes of a 4 year old


Gratitude

Isn’t it funny as you listen to people chat idly about the weather, or read their facebook posts – People either LOVE or HATE fall.  There’s no middle ground. Either you enjoy the change of seasons, crisp air, and gorgeous trees, OR you dread fall and its daily reminder that WINTER is looming. I have spent many years loathing fall and […]

October 21, 2014

Encouragement for the Weary Mom


Faith, Family

Are you weary? God’s mercies are new every morning. God is ready and able to equip us to respond to whatever comes our way today. Joy comes in the morning.

September 26, 2014