Gratitude

Thankful For The Troubles

I'm concentrating on being thankful and seeing the blessings in my life. But today I asked myself, what about the trouble? Should I be...

Empowered by You Lord

My lesson today was about being okay with being weak and for some reason that gave me such peace. I think it is because I try to be...

Counting My Blessings

This last week has been tough. Everything that could go wrong with plumbing, went wrong. Everyday I had a plumber at my house and I have...

Celebrate God

David and I were sitting on our porch last night and a man walked by and said life is good. And immediately I smiled. That little gesture...

Truly Live

I pray I live in Christ and that He will remove all my regrets and guilt so that I truly live in His grace! Have a great day! Finally...

Soul Overjoyed

I wrote this today. When I am unable to pray, I know God sends His Holy Spirit to intervene. God is faithful! But the Advocate, the Holy...

A New Day

I wrote this after my lesson today. I love this verse in Romans. God renews me every day! Have a great day! Therefore, there is now no...

You Are God

I wrote this after my morning quiet time. God is with me and is mightier, wiser, stronger and greater than anything I encounter! God is...

Delight In You

I pray I see God continually! Have a great day! Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of Your heart. Psalm 37:4 I...

Small Gestures

This is for all of you who have showered me with texts, calls, cards, prayers and encouragement. Every single gesture was God at work and...

Rejoice

Rejoice always! Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 God I pray You hear my voice When I praise You And when I rejoice God I pray You...

God’s Compassion

Last week was hard for me. I was not at my best! I am so thankful for our compassionate God. He knows exactly what we are going through...

Grateful

I’m reposting this poem for Valentine’s Day. I’m celebrating my husband, David Parkhurst. After my Whipple, David took such great care...

What Matters

Let God’s light bring you into full bloom! Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10

All God Has Done

I am cancer free! I am so thankful! It was this time last year that I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As I look back over the past...

God’s Mercy

I am so thankful to know God and receive His mercy! He is merciful! They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations...

Amazing Grace

I am always in awe of God’s grace and love for His children! The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith...

Miracles

My trip to MD Anderson was postponed because I was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia on Thursday. I had been sick with bronchitis the...

Rejoice!

I have been able to exercise at my favorite place, Motiv. God put everything in place for me. He made me strong enough to endure the...

Be Still and Breathe

I still have good days and bad days. This is my reminder to myself to look to God, be still and take a breath. Today is a good day for...