For Day 10 of the Thankful Challenge, I’m reflecting on God's healing and preservation. Born as a very sick preemie with slim odds of survival, I carry lifelong reminders like asthma, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. Yet, by His grace, I learned to read above grade level, gained computer skills, and found joy in art, music, and gardening instead of athletics!
Thankfulness Challenge Day 9: God’s Promises
For Day 9 of the Thankful Challenge, I'm writing in the wake of a truly catastrophic day caused by others. In the middle of sorrow, grief, and anger, I am holding fast to the truth of Psalm 34:18—that God is close to the brokenhearted, that He weeps with us, and that He always has plans for our good (Jeremiah 29:11).
Thankfulness Challenge 2026: Day 8 – Thankful for Spouse
For Day 8 of the Thankful Challenge, I’m celebrating my favorite person: The Big Guy! As we approach 28 years of marriage, I am reflecting on his constant support, his incredible passion for teaching, and his goofy sense of humor that can instantly brighten any room.
Thankfulness Challenge Day 7: What Your Looking Forward to?
For Day 7 of the Thankful Challenge, I’m looking ahead to Christmas! While I love the festive decorations, the music, the food, and the holiday traditions, the most important reason for the season is remembering the coming of our Savior, Jesus, who entered our world to bring hope and redemption.
Thankfulness Challenge Day 6: God’s Salvation
God's mercy and salvation sustain us through life's hardest moments. Looking back, I know I have a rebellious streak a mile wide, and without His early intervention and saving grace, my life's trajectory would look entirely different. Today, I am overflowing with gratitude for a Savior who rescues us from ourselves and sustains us every single day.
Thankfulness Challenge Day 5: God’s Protection
For Day 5 of the Thankful Challenge, I’m reflecting on God's incredible protection. When I was in first grade, I accidentally impaled my right eye on a tree limb. Doctors said that if I had jerked my head back like children normally do, I would have lost my eye entirely—and they predicted I would lose my vision completely by high school. I graduated in the 1980s, and by His grace, I still have my sight today.
Thankful Challenge 2026: Day 4 – Childhood Memories I Am Thankful For.
Thanksgiving Challenge Day 4: For Day 4 of the Thankful Challenge, I’m reflecting on childhood memories and the blessing of a supportive family.