“The constitutional freedom of religion is the most inalienable and sacred of all human rights.”- Thomas Jefferson
Today I am thankful that I am able to practice my religion without the fear of persecution by the government. I am thankful that I can gather with friends and family and worship God without fear of being arrested or killed for my beliefs. I am also thankful that I have access to Christan programming on both the television and the radio.
What are you thankful for today?
Good health and good sense are two of lives greatest blessings- Publilus Syrus
Today I am thankful for the continued good health of my family.
Last November, I became ill and stayed sick for 9 months. It took my doctors months to come up with an accurate diagnosis so that I could be treated properly. This illness has caused me to be very thankful for my present good health. (more…)
Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories and Love.- Author Unknown
Today I am thankful for Grandparents. I have many fond memories of the three grandparents I was fortunate enough know. My Great Grandfather Duffy is the person who tried to teach me that it was alright to mix all of the food on your plate together, “because it was going to end up that way anyways.” He never convinced me that it was alright to do this and I still think it is gross. (more…)
Not flesh of my flesh, Nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn’t grow under my heart but in it. – Fleur Conkling Heylinger (more…)
When you read God’s Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, “It is talking to me, and about me.” –Soren Kierkegaard
Today I am thankful that God has given us the gift of his written word in the form of the Bible. I am thankful that I have access to the Bible in many translations so that I can enrich my study of the word. I am thankful that every time I read my Bible I can hear God speaking to me. (more…)
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. ~Thomas Edison
Today I am thankful for opportunities that have come my way. I am thankful that I have been able to make the most of the opportunities that I have encountered in order to make my hopes and dreams a reality.
Some of my favorite memories consist of past family vacations. The funny incidents, the little mishaps, the closeness shared, all these weaved a good story for my heart. And whenever I want to revisit those memories, I’ll just shut my eyes and I’m there once again…(Unknown) (more…)
A man who denies his past is a man who truly denies himself a future, for he refuses to know himself.– Tobsha Learner
Today I am thankful for my past, for without the events of my childhood, teen and young adult life I would not be the person I am today. When I think about all of the events of the past there is one defining moment that changed the course of my life forever. That event was going to live at “The Home.” (more…)
Nothing is as precious as one’s freedom. Dreams, aspirations, and ideals mean nothing if one does not have the freedom to pursue them.– Simran Khurana
Today I am thankful for the freedoms that I have as an American woman. I am thankful that I was born into a country that does not oppress me simply because of my gender. (more…)
“I’d do it again you know? Us, you, me the kids, all of it. I’d do it again. I’d choose you every time. “- Phil Foster from the movie “Date Night”
Today, I am thankful for Date Night’s. Sometimes it is hard to get away and have a night just for me and David. Work, kids, school, and everything else in life gets in the way of our spending quality time together. (more…)