Lean Into Gratitude: A 14 - Day Journey Refocusing on the Basics I would consider myself to be a thankful person and if you look around my blog you know I thoroughly enjoy instilling this value of gratitude in my children. But something I realized this summer was when things are looking good and going my way I am a thankful person. It usually sounds something like this: Thank God I got a close parking spot in this horrible rain. Whew, I'm so thankful I didn't have to wait 2 … [Read more...]
The Family Table an Extension of Our Heart
The Family Table an Extension of Our Heart. At our family dinner table is where I become a student of my children and husband. It's where I pause and slow down to look into their eyes and really know how their day has been. It's where we lavish them with encouragement after a hards day of battling the pressures of the outside world. Sadly, the meaning of meal sharing is largely lost in the Christian community today. In the Near East, to share a meal with someone is a guarantee of peace, … [Read more...]
10 Days of Gratitude Photo Challenge
This year I want to change things up a bit for our 21 Days of Gratitude. For starters we are only doing 1o Days! Secondly, I'm adding a photo challenge aspect to it for those of us who want to practice your photography and take in the world around you through your lens. We've been doing this as a family for years now and I must say it's exactly what we need before we rush into the Christmas holidays. It’s so easy to complain, grumble or to not be content with our situation, our body, our … [Read more...]
21 Days of Gratitude Challenge
I truly believe that gratitude can be contagious, so let's shake off the whiney and grumpy mood we can get in and for the next 21 days, let's become beauty seekers with our 21 Days of Gratitude Challenge! Let's train our heart and mind to look for the beauty that surrounds us, the big and the small moments. The Tuten familia along with 20 other bloggers plan on doing this challenge for the next 21 days so I hope you join us on this journey! It’s so easy to complain, grumble, or not to be … [Read more...]