A Comparison Confession
God, there's so much ugly in me. I'm so prone to jealousy and resentment. I see a sister receive favor from others or you, and I grumble when I ought to rejoice. The older brother is alive and well in my heart. And this party isn't even for a prodigal. No, this...
Thirty Days of Thanks: Day 24~Overwhelmed
"I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the love of family and friends." It's my Facebook status, and it makes me smile. Overwhelmed was my defining word for decades. Overwhelmed with laundry, kids, homeschooling, marriage, emotions that felt out of control,...
Thirty Days of Thanks: Day 22~Give Thanks and Send Fear Running
Photo credit: Jelle Vancoppennolle Rosanne Bowman from Divine Ordinary is sharing her story about the power of thanks-giving! The cell was small and square. I had tried to make it homey and comfortable –there was a pretty comforter on the cot in the corner,...
Thirty Days of Thanks: Day 21~Thankful for Truth
I'm thrilled to be hosting Gindi Vincent today! She writes at Gindi's~A Refreshing Spot for Working Women of Faith. Gindi is sharing about the love of God and the power of TRUTH revealed in His word! I had my thankfulness story ready to go. It was an...
Thirty Days of Thanks: Day 20~Thankful for Prayer
My friend Stephanie Campbell, from Unfolding Lovely, is sharing her story today. It's about prayer! When Kim asked me if I wanted to guest post on Winsome Woman, I had to close the email! Honestly. I needed to pray. I needed to think. This was my thought...
Thirty Days of Thanks: Day 14~Gratitude?
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Olivia Fulmer who blogs at One Word. She's no light-weight when it comes to giving thanks. You'll know what I mean when you read her story! November 2011. The Fellowship Circle sat around the table in the fellowship hall at...
Thirty Days of Thanks: Day 13~Rescue Mission
Listen carefully, those of you who make your plans and say, “We are traveling to this city in the next few days. We’ll stay there for one year while our business explodes and revenue is up.” The reality is you have no idea where your life will take you...