Thankful Thursday 2.12.2015

 

You have put gladness in my heart,
More than when their grain and new wine abound.
 In peace I will both lie down and sleep,
For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:7,8

These two boys bring so much joy to our home. Their singing, dancing, and youthful exuberance cheers my heart.

 

I’m thankful for special moments at birthday parties, caught at just the right time.

 

I’ve been blessed to have fruitful times studying the Word of God and rejoicing in the power of the Gospel and the riches we have in Christ.

Thankful Thursday 1.29.15

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

                         Colossians 3:15

It's been awhile since I have shared a Thankful Thursday post. Not from lack of gratitude, but lack of time. I'm hoping to be more diligent about taking time to record the many blessings the Lord gives each week.

We have been very busy settling into our new home, new town, new schedule. Both little boys started homeschool this year. They both love doing worksheets, singing hymns, and anything crafty. It is such a blessing to be home with them, seeing them learn and grow.

I am so thankful that we were able to have 17 new windows installed in December, and the central air extended into the master bedroom a couple of weeks ago. Our home is now snug and warm.

I am so thankful for my wonderful church family, as well as the many that I have online fellowship with. It is such a blessing to share with one another, pray for one another, and encourage one another.

Speaking of online fellowship, I was blessed to have the opportunity to speak with Amy Spreeman of Naomi's Table yesterday. This article was the topic of our discussion, and you can hear the podcast here. If you haven't listened to Naomi's Table (as well as Amy's other program, Stand Up for the Truth) I think you may be blessed by it.  I first met Amy online, and have been blessed to get to know her and her ministry.

As always, I'm thankful for God's grace, which is greater than all my sin.

Thankful Thursday 10.16.2014

~A recent visit with Taylor.

 

~A new school year and two little boys who love to learn.

 

 ~A freshly painted house that finally feels like home.

 

~Beautiful fall days.

~Grace that is greater than my sin.

 

 

Thankful Thursday 11.21.13

Thankful for little boys who "clean the library" while listening to Scripture songs in their pajamas.

Thankful Thursday 11.14.13

~God's continued hand of provision.

~Little pajama-clad boys that hug and kiss their play-dough.

~The opportunity to return to glorifying God through music on Sunday mornings. After a few years away it is nice to be back and to have a great team of musicians that love the Lord.

~A gluten-free dairy-free cream of chicken soup that we all can eat and even prefer over the store-bought kind. With hot dish season setting in, it is nice to have food that the whole family can eat.

~A little boy who loves his big-boy bed.

~A twenty-month-old that still takes morning naps.

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good:
because his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 118:1

Thankful Thursday 8.22.13

~Warm sun to ripen the vegetables in my garden

~A good nap after a tough night

~Little laughter from sweet boys

~The family of God

~A morning to myself. Half Price Books, Dunn Brothers, and Joanne Fabrics made for a very refreshing Saturday morning.

~Good neighbors

~Blessed fellowship

~An almost-three-year-old who loves to go hear "Grandpa Bob preach the Gospel."

~Mercies that are new every morning

~One night of eight consecutive hours of sleep

~Fun at the playground

~The kiddie pool

Thankful Thursday 8.15.13

Two weeks ago one of the boys quite accidentally broke my camera. And I quickly realized that I'm one of those camera-crazy moms that takes about 20 pictures of the kids per day. I was lost without it, and didn't have the funds to replace it. But God provides:

And I'm back to capturing everyday moments:

Thankful Thursday 8.8.2013

~Beautiful weather

~Petting Zoo fun

~Happy boys

 

~The sweet fellowship of the family of God.

Thankful Thursday 8.1.13

~Beautiful, cool weather

~A much needed theological "A-ha" moment this Sunday

~The sweet fellowship of the family of God

~A bountiful raspberry harvest and delicious raspberry jam

~A walleye-eating boy

O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. Psalm 107:1

 

Thankful Thursday 7.25.13

~Grace that is greater than all my sin

~Mercies that are new every morning

~Trials that make me remember what is truly important and keep going before the throne of grace

~Friends who are all always there for me, even if they are many miles away

~Joyful moments

~ Boys who love Daddy's birthday more than he does

~Cupcake faces

~Roses on our anniversary

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

~Psalm 100 

Thankful Thursday 6.27.13

~God's hand of protection during a fierce storm on Friday. We had some tree damage and flooding in the yard, but we are all OK!

~Many in our area were without power for days, but ours was only out briefly. We have a 25.5 cubic foot freezer, so we were able to store my parents food while they were without power. Theirs was out for 6 days!

~God's hand of provision during difficult times.

~Little boys who fill my days with adventure and delight.

Thankful Thursday 6.20.13

~I'm typing this on my almost 4 year old HP Mini that I split a full cup of coffee on three days ago. I thought for sure it was fried, but the next day a saw a light on it, but it wouldn't start. Yesterday it started but was jumbled and shut down after a minute or two. Today it started and stayed running, but the keyboard wouldn't work. I backed everything up, still thinking that it was a loss, only have the keyboard start working again too. There was no way we could afford a new one right now, so this is a huge blessing!

~Last summer I found a beautiful tricycle at Sams Club that I really wanted to get Jojo, but it was out of our budget. This morning we went to a garage sale and they had that very tricycle NEW in the box for only $40. I can't wait for him to see it!

~We were able to visit Gospel of Grace Fellowship again on Sunday, and it was such a blessing to hear my Dad preach. You can hear (or watch) it here.

~My garden is finally growing. It has been a cold and rainy spring, so everything is a little behind.

~Great music like this.

~Our neighbor gave us a slide for the boys. They love it!

Thankful Thursday 5.23.13

~I had accidental exposure to nuts on Sunday, and I'm so very thankful for my EpiPen, my wonderful husband, and the great doctors and nurses at Abbott NW. And, for God who sustained me through the severe allergic reaction.

~Sweet friends who offer so much love and encouragement.

~A husband and father-in-law who take down dead trees:

~Smiles at breakfast

~Bright sunshine and green grass after a few rainy days.

~Trials that keep us "leaning on the everlasting arms."

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

~Psalm 100 

Thankful Thursday 5.2.2013

~Baby steps. JR took his first steps this morning. So sweet.

~My Dad was discharged from the hospital last night. He spiked a high fever on Monday during his first treatment, but tolerated the next two well, so he will receive the last 7 as an outpatient.

~Fresh scones for breakfast.

~A few days of warm weather.

~Buds on the trees and green grass.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

~Psalm 100 

Thankful Thursday 4.4.2013

 

~An uneventful surgery and recovery

~Beautiful flowers to cheer my day

~Boys and Dads

 

~And boys and Grandmas

~Spring cleanup

Thankful Thursday 3.14.13

~Standing in the hall listening to a two-year-old sing "Trust and Obey" in his crib.

~Yummy scones for breakfast.

~Modern medicine.

~Seeing old friends at our new church.

~One Year Old birthday parties.

~Big smiles

~Grace that is greater than all my sin.