Monthly Archives: November 2025
Day 12
With an attitude of gratitude, I have learned through the college of hard knocks that the world does not revolve around my little sphere of influence. I’m glad I’ve learned that lesson. I should say, I am learning that.
As aging occurs, I find less strength of my own. Everything takes more time and energy than it used to. I need to write lists now to remember dates, things-to-do, prescriptions, directions. Coping mechanisms.
It’s God’s way, mixed with…..
Day 11
November 11th and other times as well, we remember those who sacrificed everything they had, their time, their strength, their dignity, their very selves, and some, their lives and limbs, for our freedom. May we give them our thanksgiving and reflect on their service.
Then, may we think spiritually of the very Son of God, who came from heavenly beauty, peace, and the very Presence of our Father God, to be born in a smelly stable, scratched…..
On this Sabbath Day, reassess your understanding of God’s sovereignty.
Day 9
As the oldest of four children, I was expected to achieve, to accomplish, to be a good example, to look after the others, to be perfect. It has scarred me, placed too much stress on me, somewhat alienated me from my siblings, and in perspective, colored my attitudes and diminished my sensibilities.
But God is healing me of that stain of self-sufficiency, and life’s blows have taught me…..
Day 8
I confess I am closer to God’s guidance sometimes rather than others. One of my sinful nature traits is to try to handle things on my own. I tell myself, mistakenly, that I can face life’s challenges on my own. After all, I learned it early. Isn’t every parent’s task to raise independent, self-sufficient children, capable and equipped to accomplish great things? From applause for first steps to brag centers at graduation parties, we rightly or wrongly preach…..
Whatever the news reports, whateve3r the political hysteria, we know it’s all temporary and tomorrow will bring up its own troubles. But, in this month of harvest of all that is good and the finalizing ete of Thanksgiving, let us celebrate by sharing this entry from my book Thankgliving: Attitude of Gratitude and concentrate on God’s goodness and the many blessings we receive each day, even when personal, national, and international concerns might try to overshadow our thankful response to God’s…..
Day 5
It is with awe and an attitude of gratitude that He is not merely “out there” but is a very personal presence because He reaches us through sending Jesus Christ as a visible presence, and His Holy Spirit to guide us and point us to Him, Holy yet approachable.
When I look at life through His perspective, my life is inexplicably entwined with His purposes for me and for those with whom I come in contact. Mankind, believers…..
This is Day Four of “Thanksliving: Attitude of Gratitude” to ready us for the holidays, and just because it’s a good thing to do!
Day 4
The world calls unexplainable situations various names: circumstance or chance, coincidence or accident, serendipity or freak of nature, luck or magic. Culture has its explanations. How many times have we heard:
“It is what it is,” “That’s the…..
Day 3
I reject the opinion that religion is an opiate, a crutch, a fantasy, or worse, irrelevant. Again, I respect others’ belief systems, or the choice to believe nothing.
However, and eternally, I maintain that God works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform, because I have seen it fulfilled. I call His way Godincidences, because they have proven true in my experience, and with astounding clarity, frequency, and intentionality.
Today’s Scripture: “I was pushed back and about to…..
In celebration of God’s grace to us, November is special. Please use this devotional piece and feel free to pass it on to your loved ones. From my book, Thanksliving: Attitude of Gratitude, be blessed. If you purchase the book from Amazon, there is a journal component, but feel free to keep your own. The text is the same:
Day 2
It seems to me we learn to cope with life’s circumstances through facing them with an attitude of gratitude for…..