“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.- John Shedd I have been reading lately about Esther in the Bible and thinking of the characteristics of courage. We see so many people in our daily lives who are courageous. In big ways but […]
On any day, any hour, you can get on social media and find someone hurling negative words, attacking a person, an opinion, a group of people, an idea. Just name it.
“If you can dream it, you can do it”- Walt Disney “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”- Proverbs 16:3 Have you ever had a dream that you kept hidden? I know some of us have big dreams and some of us have […]
Have you ever heard someone say “You’re testing me”. “You’re testing my nerves.” “The devil is testing me.”? I have heard it all my life…and probably said it a few times too. Isn’t it just the way when you commit yourself to reading your Bible more, serving more, praying more…the […]
Be to me. Three simple words that capture what my heart longs for when I reach for God’s hand in my life these days.
Craving Connection. Quaratine. Stay at Home. Isolate.
Could you have ever imagined we would see these days? They are crazy times for sure. And scary. And sad. Our world has turned into something we don’t recognize. And if you are like me, even after six weeks of this, I don’t think I have it figured out.
But God’s not finished. He’s waiting around to be gracious to you. He’s gathering strength to show mercy to you. God takes the time to do everything right—everything. Those who wait around for him are the lucky ones. Isaiah 30:18 (MSG) I am not a “be early” for everything person. […]
“Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” Ephesians 5:2 (MSG) Today’s is Valentine’s Day and the world around us is celebrating love with flowers […]
Marking Time
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self discipline. 2 Timothy1:7 NIV I have a control problem. My guess is that anyone that knows me would agree. Although for years I thought my “strong trait” was a strength. I could […]
Hey! Welcome to A Grateful Girl! This blog is is about celebrating the good things! Family+Faith+Entertaining+Food+Friends…you know..the good things in our lives! First of all, I love Jesus and I enjoy sharing posts of encouragement and gratitude that help us slow down and remember what is most important. I love my family…I'm married and have two beautiful daughters and two wonderful son-in-laws. And our two granddaughers three grandsons!! I'm a Lovie y'all and I am loving it. I hope you will join me here and that we can become friends while sharing new recipes, fun party ideas, DIYs and of course encouragement straight from God's word. You can follow along on Instagram at @a.grateful.girl and on FB at A Grateful Girl Blog.