Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for my family, church family, and friends! They are a blessing from God! Daring Devotion Thoughts from Day 23: What an appropriate devotional today, for this Thanksgiving! Today’s devotion is on John McCarthy, a missionary serving alongside Hudson Taylor in China, and focuses on…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for my home. It is a blessing to have a home. Daring Devotion Thoughts from Day 22: Mary Slessor, missionary to Africa, was an amazing woman. She worked hard to rescue twins (who were thought to be devils when born) and orphans as well…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for furniture. It is something easily taken for granted, but I am grateful. Daring Devotion Thoughts from Day 21: One of the first missionaries that I learned about as a child was Amy Carmichael. I remember the story vividly of how she wanted blue…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for the ability to livestream and participate in church via FaceTime, Zoom, TEAMS, or whatever platform. While we do need to be as active as we can in church even if it looks different than before, it is such a blessing for those of…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for Scriptures. People have given their lives for us to be able to read His Word. People in other countries even today are willing to give their lives to read Scripture. It is a privilege! Daring Devotion Thoughts from Day 18: Until I read…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for strength. I am thankful for the days when my body is stronger and for the days when I am weaker for on those days God’s strength flows through. Daring Devotion Thoughts from Day 17: William Tyndale had an amazing boldness for God even…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for holiday decor. I enjoy it, especially if it contains the word “joy.” The past few years, my allergies have meant being very careful and selective in what I can have out. Yesterday, my niece surprised me by stopping by with new “safe” decor.…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for rest. Psalm 37:7 says, “7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.” Exodus 33:14, “14 And he said, My presence shall go with…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for the Psalms. The Psalms encourage my heart. Today, Psalm 16:8-11, “8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in…

Gratefulness: What are you thankful for today? Today, I am thankful for the various chalkboards and dry erase boards around the house. I began using them during some of the dark days of early isolation to post relevant Scripture and reminders. Now, they don’t get updated as often, but a dear helper went through and…