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Thankful Thursday ~ 5 Senses

“I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.” ~ Psalm 7:17 (ESV)

You might ask why I am thankful for the 5 senses — sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Well, I don’t know either — it ‘popped’ into my head this morning as I was driving to work 😀 …You know, we (I) take our senses for granted – not all people are blessed to have all 5 of them. I thought it would be a good idea to share my grateful heart that I still have them..

  • Thank You, Lord for the sense of sight. I am able to read my Bible, encouraging books, read traffic signs, see my family and friends smile, see the beauty You have created around us…

  • Thank You, Lord for the sense of hearing. I am able to listen to comforting words from pastors, teachers, music that gets me though the day. I am able to hear the words “I love you” said by my beloved, our son, or even friends…

  • Thank You, Lord for the sense of touch…I can embrace the face of my beloved, give a hug to a friend, and one day soon touch the hem of Your garment…

  • Thank You, Lord for the sense of taste…I can enjoy all the yummy foods, like pasta salad, chicken, apples, grapes, flavored coffee…

  • Thank You, Lord for the sense of smell…I enjoy the smell of fresh brewed coffee in the morning, fresh baked cookies, my favorite perfume, lit candles around the house…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below…

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember – be thankful for even the smallest things in life. Keeping a grateful heart, praising Him in all circumstances, makes traveling the winding road of life a little easier…

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. BP @ Raindrops and Rainbows
2. Angie
3. Mary
4. Laurie @ womentakingastand
5. Cheryl
6. Melanie
7. It’s All About Him!
8. mama meji
9. Mrs. Cuddles
10. Michele
11. Denise
12. Laurie Ann
13. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
14. Serendipity Park
15. Willnette
16. Jennifer @ Through The Storms of Life
17. Pia @ My Life’s Journey
18. lambofHisflock
19. To Know Him
20. Linda
21. Marsha
22. Crystal @ News from the Zoo
23. maiylah’s snippets
24. GRAMMY
25. Amy (Kings Table)
26. mom2my9 (our large family life)
27. AniqueAnik
28. Devita
29. Alicia
30. Jill 😉
31. Tami @ The Next Step
32. Debra
33. Debra
34. Rocks		 35. Zoe in England
36. Beth
37. Melissa, Multitaskingmama
38. Stacy
39. Tammy
40. Ruth A Stiles
41. Gina @ chats with an old lady
42. Erica
43. Alicia, The Snowflake
44. He & Me 3
45. Nancie
46. Schotzy
47. pam @ Without Fear
48. Willow
49. Dana-from chaos to Grace
50. Paula@Refined by Him
51. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
52. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
53. Newlyweds
54. Jacky @ PMS and Me
55. gengen
56. hip chick
57. Susie
58. Tea with Tiffany
59. Heather @ A Day In My Life
60. Lisa – Journey Through Infertility
61. Kathy C. – The Word
62. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee
63. Tammy ~@~
64. Sweeta
65. Chocolate and Coffee
66. Lea
67. Tarah@Eyeglasses & Endzones
68. Patti @ Fill Me with Beauty		 69. Bugzmommy
70. Bonnie
71. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
72. Lurenda @ Avery Tales
73. Aisha
74. Lisa@blessedwithgrace
75. s
76. Susan @ Forever His
77. Heather
78. Susanne
79. Pink Stinx (Love Does Cost)
80. Betty
81. LH@ Virtuous Living
82. Betty
83. Kathleen Marie
84. Diane ~ Sunflower Songs
85. Mandy @ From the Trenches Of Motherhood
86. heidi@Sacred&Profane
87. Kathy @ Joyful Journey Journal
88. Debbie @ Heart Choices
89. Mary
90. Tiffany
91. Kim @ Scattered Stones
92. Sherry
93. Speaking from the Heart
94. Michelle Craft
95. Angela (better late than never)
96. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
97. Cara Kipp
98. Anastasia
99. Mommy Magee
100. Nikki Angels of Heart

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Sometimes A Whisper

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“And he said, ‘Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.’And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper.” ~ 1 Kings 19:11-12 (ESV)

We live in a fast-passed world. We strive to be connected to our family and friends 24/7, 365 days of the year…

You can read the rest of my devotion over at:

Blessings on your day and as always…

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Little on my Lighter Side

Yesterday my friend Laurel posted 7 facts about herself. I thought, since I haven’t done a ‘fact-about-me’ for a very, very long, I join in on her meme 😛 …
So, here it goes…

  • I shop daily for groceries. It works much better for the two of us — stopping at the store on my way home.

  • Our son calls me a ‘tree-hugger’ (what ever that means). I bring my own grocery bags to the store — I refuse to use plastic/paper bags. I guess it has to do with my up-bringing in Germany. I am used to bringing my own bags.

  • I can not stand red sauce on pizza. I like my pizza with lots of cheese, EVOO, tomatoes, and basil.

  • I am compulsive-obsessive. Every bowl, plate, paper has to be straight – I can not stand when things are out of order.

  • I like to wear high-heel shoes 🙂 – Believe it or not, but they are more comfortable than my tennis shoes (maybe I need a better pair of tennis-shoes 😉 ).

  • I like publishing my blog on WordPress, but it is a pain to keep current with their constant up-grades/up-dates. I still will not go back to Blogger.

  • I will not shop at ***Mart, because of their tactics with their suppliers. Many American companies (small and large) had to close their doors because of it. I could write an entire blog about this subject matter — but not tonight.

So, did you read something new you didn’t know about me? If you are posting some facts about yourself, please do let me know in the comment section. I would love to get to know you a little better.

Have a blessed evening and as always…

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Thankful Thursday ~ Grace

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” ~ Romans 5:1-2 (ESV – emphasis mine)

Have you ever looked up the word grace in the dictionary? I did this week. Here are two of 8 definitions from Webster’s website:

1 a: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b: a virtue coming from God c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace.
2 a: approval , favor barchaic : mercy , pardon c: a special favor : privilege d: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency e: a temporary exemption : reprieve

Isn’t it cool that ever Webster states that grace comes from God? What really surprised me was that grace and mercy are interchangeable? I guess I still have a lot to learn about the English language.

Grace is a beautiful word, especially if we put feet to grace. Here is my list why I am thankful for grace, not only grace from God, but grace extended to me by family and friends…

  • Thank you Lord for Your grace. I know that I do not deserve that Christ died for my sins so I may spend eternity with You. If it were up to me, I know I would end up in the pit…

  • I am thankful that even though I sometimes say things that are not gracious, my beloved extends grace to me…

  • I am thankful that my BBF Laurel and I were able to settle an issue. The problem was that I did not take to heart James 1:19. I am thankful that Laurel was able to see past my faults, extended grace to me…

  • I am thankful that God left the best ‘instruction book’ for life there is, with us. Because of the Bible I am able to ‘hear’ Him extending grace to me every.single.day (or in the middle of the night)…

  • I am thankful that throughout the week God sends me reminders via music that His love is all about grace…

What are you thankful for this week? Please share with us in leaving your link below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: God has extended grace to you, pay it forward…

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
2. It’s All About Him!
3. Melanie
4. To Know Him
5. mama meji
6. Laurie @ womentakingastand
7. Peggy@aMazingGrace…
8. Cheryl@ Hope
9. Nancie
10. Mrs. Cuddles
11. Kristi-Kikis Corner
12. Felicity @ The Voie of FMLL
13. Linda
14. Crystal (Sweet Peace)
15. Angie
16. Tonya @ Safe In His Arms
17. Kat
18. Laurie Ann
19. Denise
20. Dawn’s Daily Life
21. Willnette
22. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
23. Amy (Kings Table)
24. Jerri @ Jerri’s Journey
25. Lea
26. Mary
27. Susan @ Borrowed Freedom
28. alihsee @ remember the moments
29. mom2my9 (Developmental Delay)
30. Tanya @ texastanya.net
31. Esthermay
32. Devita
33. Melinda @ Shore’s End		 34. Pia @ My Life\’s Journey
35. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
36. Jenn
37. Rocks
38. Kim
39. Mariposa
40. Stacy – rough week
41. Amanda Bowers
42. Debra
43. Ann
44. Tammy
45. Sandy @Jesus and Dark Chocolate – Fall
46. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
47. He & Me 3
48. Transparent Life
49. Denise @ Teacups & Time
50. Trina @ Daddy’s Chick’s
51. Jill – award for you 🙂
52. Holly
53. Willow
54. lambofHisflock
55. Dana
56. Tracey @ Cheese and Whine
57. Sherry(@myjourney)
58. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
59. Chelsey at Joyfully Living
60. junewren@aol.com
61. Mama Bear
62. Newlyweds
63. Tami @ The Next Step
64. Patricia@Typing One-Handed
65. Kim @ Scattered Stones
66. genny		 67. Tarah
68. bvoylesal@aol.com
69. Marsha
70. Tea with Tiffany
71. Bonnie @ Thugater
72. Tracy @ Seed Thoughts
73. Schotzy
74. Lisaluvslife
75. Erica
76. Debbie @ Heart Choices
77. Donetta at a life uncommon
78. Sab
79. Leanne from Canada
80. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
81. Ruth A Stiles
82. Darlene @ Everything to Me
83. LaDonna
84. Jennifer @ Through The Storms of Life
85. Nichole (Heart 4 My Home)
86. Elizabeth Sue@ Wife Happens
87. Michele
88. Beth
89. Cheryl
90. Mommy Magee
91. Marcia
92. Vanessa
93. Miss Ellie for feelin’ feminine
94. Heather
95. I’m Free
96. Sherry
97. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope

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