Thankful Thursday ~ Honesty

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” ~ (John 16:33 ESV)

Couple weeks ago I shared about ‘Being Real‘; this issue is very important to me, so I pick it up again.

Currently I am reading the book “Plan B” by pastor Pete Wilson (Cross Point Church/Nashville). I am so thankful that there are pastors out there that don’t mind being honest; sharing their own struggles walking by faith.

Many think that followers of Christ don’t have problems; all is hunky-dory. Well, I think not. We have the same struggles as people who do not believe in Christ and His resurrection. The only difference is that we have communities (churches) that help us go through the rough spots in life. I know I have asked many times “why”; I may not get the answer I like, but I know that at the end all works out for the good…

If you need a little ‘pick-me-up’, I recommend Pete Wilson’s book. It is written with honesty and down to earth talk. Too bad I don’t live in Nashville :)…But then again, I also have pastors that are real and share their struggles. Thank you Lord for surrounding us with pastors that are not afraid of being honest with their congregations.

What are you thankful for this week, my friends? Please do share with us by leaving a link to your Thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: struggles today will define us for tomorrow.

Love & peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. LaughingLady
2. In the “Yes”
3. September Morn Remembering Noah
4. GRACE
5. Pastor John
6. Tami @ The Next Step
7. Melanie @ M&M
8. bp
9. True Marriage
10. A Gratitude List @Edwards Granddaughter
11. Jessica @ By Grace Alone
12. Brooke @ Frugal Trophy Wife
13. Carol @ Aliisa’s Letter
14. Inspirations from Phather Phil – Thankful Thursday: Bountiful Mercies
15. When my heart is overwhelmed…
16. The Southern Fried Bride
17. Heather@Becoming A Titus 2 Woman
18. Lisa Maria
19. Not Just Any Road
20. Mary
21. God’s Perfect Promises
22. Lindsay
23. We May Fail
24. Gen@SimplyCornish

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5th Bloggy-versary & A Contest

***Contest is open until April 17th 2010***

Wow – I can not believe that I am blogging since 2005. What a ride it has been – ups and downs that’s for sure 🙂 – First off, I want to thank my loyal readers. You have stuck with me through the full and not-so-full years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wanted to do something special for my big 5th bloggy-versary…

…so I am holding a contest, which I had mentioned in my last post (still open for comments until midnight, March 26th).  I rambled for months about a photography book I am planning on self-publishing. The tentative date is set for May 20th, 2010. Thanks to Jill Carter at Crossway, I have the official permission to use ESV Scripture passages.

Although I have the cover designed, I need your help with the main title of the book. Leave you suggestion using MckLinky. The contest will be open until April 16th midnight AZ Time with the winner/winning title announced on April 17th. The prize? The winner will receive a hard-cover book of my first-ever published photography book 😉 (value at $35).


I am really giddy about this book. Thank you so much for stopping by today. Remember: you too can dream big when you give your dreams to Him…