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Counting Every Blessing

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. Every year during the month of November I try to be even more focused on being grateful.  Gratitude really does turn what we have into enough. Whenever I find my attitude is sour, if I instead focus on the good and all the blessings that I have,… Continue reading Counting Every Blessing

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 28, 29, and 30

  November 28: I’m thankful for Mondays off of work.  It is so nice to be able to have a day off at the very beginning of the week to get things ready for the rest of the week!  Plus, it’s always nice to not have to work on Monday! November 29: I’m thankful for… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 28, 29, and 30

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 27

November 27: I’m thankful for exercise.  I love the way a good workout makes me feel.  My muscles might be sore and I may feel tired, but my mind is always clear and my attitude improved.   I would love for you to follow me on Twitter, Instagram,  Pinterest, and Facebook. You can find me as Looking Joli Good on… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 27

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 25 and 26

November 25: I’m thankful for sunshine!  It gets dark so early since turning back the clocks a few weeks ago for the end of daylight savings. I am so thankful that despite the shorter days, we have been having sunny days recently! November 26: I’m thankful for long quiet Sunday afternoon naps!  There is no better… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 25 and 26

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24

November 24: I’m thankful for I’m thankful for Cary Schmit and the Emmanuel Baptist Church podcasts. His year-long Sunday morning series on the gospel of Luke called Devoted has been just what I needed to hear! I especially loved the 3 podcasts from June about the Prodigal Sons in Luke 15:11-32 called “The Prodigal God”. http://caryschmidt.com/… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24

November 24: I’m thankful for the song Jesus, Thank You! The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend, The agonies of Calvary. You, the Perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son, Drank the bitter cup reserved for me. Your blood has washed away my sin, Jesus, thank You. The Father”s wrath completely satisfied, Jesus, thank You.… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for all of you my readers!  Happy Thanksgiving! 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Philippians 4:6 – Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

Delicious Recipes

Sweet Potato Casserole

I look forward to Thanksgiving dinner every year for one reason.  It is not the turkey or the mashed potatoes.  It isn’t even the pies and desserts, although those are great too.  The reason I look forward to Thanksgiving is this awesome Sweet Potato Casserole!  It is so delicious!!! I have shared this the last… Continue reading Sweet Potato Casserole

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 22

November 22: I’m thankful for Trader Joe’s. Here are just a few reasons 1) Speculoos ice cream and cookie butter: Um awesome, no explanation needed. 2) The people that work there wear Hawaiian shirts and are awesome and so friendly! 3)  They have little child-sized carts.  I can’t even stand how cute it is to see a… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 22

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 19, 20 and 21

November 19: I’m thankful for Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.November 20: I’m thankful for Lauren Daigle.  Her voice is so beautiful and her songs speak to my heart and encourage me… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 19, 20 and 21