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Do you have a blessings book? I can’t even remember where I first heard of the idea, but it is a good one. It doesn’t have to be a fancy notebook. In fact, my first one was on regular paper, folded over. I didn’t necessarily add to it every day, but I tried to have a mindset of thankfulness at all times. Sometimes I would make several entries in one day. On days when I felt a bit discouraged, I could read over all the blessings and remember the great things God had done in my

The first time I flew, I remember being filled with awe. How tiny everything appeared! I could see vehicles driving around, but they looked like toys. Psalm 8:4 came to mind: “What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?" From my vantage point, I could see far more than those below could see, yet how much more can God see in the third heaven? Of course, I believe that He is omniscient (all-knowing). But from this perspective, suddenl

Rainy season is in full force and when I hear the thunderous sound of heavy rain, I feel compelled to rush to a window and watch! It is so exhilarating! It has not yet lost its novelty or appeal to me. Citizens, however, are not so inclined to run to their window. They avoid being out in the rain whenever possible and when it starts raining, their posture assumes “So what? It’s just another rain” attitude. It’s interesting what people can get used to and take for granted. Now