Tag Archives: Faith
Gratitude Day 9: A Blessing in the Mess
I almost missed it because I was looking at my phone. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a tarp, dirty and paint-splattered. Curious, I looked up, and saw a marvelous mural going up in Edmonds. An...
Nov 22, 2020
Gratitude Day 8: Thanksgiving In The Midst of Pain
As she was lying down in the hospital bed, my daughter, Trissy, began laughing as she said, "Well mom. This is a September to Remember." We began reminiscing about our conversation we had a few days b...
Nov 21, 2020
Gratitude Day 7: Cry Out OMRG
What does it take to stir you up? One newscast. A day with double-booked work/school Zoom meetings. Those moments where you miss things that "used to be" with a deep heart longing into tears and then ...
Nov 20, 2020
Gratitude Day 6: Gratitude for Losses
Towards the end of 2019, I got to walk down the aisle and marry my best friend. It was one of the greatest days, committing our marriage to Christ and saying 'forever' to what lay ahead. We didn't exp...
Nov 19, 2020
Gratitude Day 5: Gratitude Is The Rope That Lifts Us Into God’s Presence
Gratitude has always been a lifeline to joy for me. I often picture it as a rope being lowered into the pit where I sit wallowing in self-pity, overwhelmed by my life, or simply discontent with what I...
Nov 18, 2020
Gratitude Day 4: Thankful for the Great Stuff That Didn't Happen, and the Bad Stuff That Did
After further review (some NFL lingo for you, there) I'm thankful for some really bad stuff that happened. And not only that, I'm thankful for a lot of good stuff that didn't. It hurt, but I'm glad I ...
Nov 17, 2020
#150 - Healing for Your Anxious Heart with Becky Thompson
Mom, we have an incredible message for you today. There is hope and healing for your anxious heart. Becky Thompson, author of Peace: Hope and Healing for the Anxious Momma's Heart, joins Julie Lyles C...
Nov 17, 2020
Gratitude Day 3: So What About Jesus
This past year made me do something strange: A character study of Jesus. I write stage plays and musicals. When I embark on a new project, character studies are the first things I do. Who is this char...
Nov 16, 2020
Gratitude Day 2: It’s a Weird Year for Feeling Grateful
I don't know about you, but I feel like every time I settle into a moment of feeling thankful for the reality of the season, 2020 throws another curveball that challenges that gratitude. Thanks, 2020....
Nov 15, 2020
Gratitude Day 1: Gratitude is A Lifeline to Joy
I'm not sure there are many words to really capture 2020. When I was brainstorming how to put together this special series, here are the titles that came to mind. Dumpster Fire Devotional How to Be Gr...
Nov 14, 2020
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