Posted on February 5, 2017
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“Kindness is the mightiest force in the world,” according to One Day at a Time (299). In the past, I didn’t feel kind. I didn’t even feel like being kind. I felt like stabbing my ex-husband’s eyeballs with a handful of forks. If you know… Continue Reading “Mighty kind”
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Category: gratitudeTags: AA, be where your hands are, Big Book, Christianity, divorce, family, God, grateful, kindness, learning, lessons learned, life, love, martyrdom, one day at a time, recovery, reflections, relationships, relatives, religion, resentment, sins, thankful, truth, work
Posted on December 17, 2014
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*My English Composition I students wrote their final exam essays about three gifts they received in 2014. Some of their essays were exceptionally touching, meaningful, or humorous. I believe you’ll enjoy reading a few of these–whose authors have granted permission for me to share… Continue Reading “Three gifts in 2014”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 2014 gift list, Chick-Fil-A, chicken sandwich, college, English Composition, free gifts, funny, gift list, gifts, grades, grammar, grateful, gratitude, humor, instructor, Kia Sorento, learning, lessons learned, new car, personal narrative, professor, Shanna Huffine, significance, student, student essay, teaching, thankful, writing
Posted on November 4, 2014
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*Today’s letter is written by my wonderful friend Betty Gail Jones, who has impacted countless children, teenagers, and college students over the years through her work in children’s ministry, collegiate ministry, mission work, and church planting. She is a fireball and someone God has… Continue Reading “Dear Heather”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 2014 gratitude project, blessings, children, Facebook, friendship, grandchildren, grateful, gratitude, home, joy, Kathmandu, learning, living overseas, love, ministry, mommy moments, prayer, preschool, reflection, school, social media, thankful
Today’s post is written by my great friend, Debra Dickey. Thanks for the great reminder, Debra, that God is always faithful to me in the small things, too. I have had the honor of an unconventional amount of both during this past year. At… Continue Reading “Untied shoelaces and lost gloves”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 1 John 3:1, Bible, faith, faithful, faithful in the small things, father, gloves, God, God's love, grateful, gratitude, hats, Jesus, learning, lessons learned, lost gloves, love, mittens, parables, praise God, shoelaces, the little things, untied shoelaces, walking the dog, winter
Posted on November 22, 2013
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*It’s hard to believe Day 22 of the Dear Gratitude project has arrived! Only eight more days of letters from eight more wonderful guest writers. Today’s post is by LaDonna Busby, a friend and fellow church member.* This thank you is long overdue, and… Continue Reading “Day 22: Dear Mrs. McGrath”
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Posted on November 14, 2013
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*It’s Day 14 of the Dear Gratitude project. Today, I’m sharing a letter to my students. There is no way I could ever thank each of them individually for all they’ve added to my life. I’m grateful for the opportunity to teach today, and… Continue Reading “Day 14: Dear students”
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Category: gratitudeTags: APPLE Project, Arkansas Baptist High School, bipolar disorder, college, Dear Gratitude project, ELL, ESL, feeling old, friendship, gay, grateful, gratitude, high school, higher education, homosexuality, hope, hope in this world, immigrants, joy, laughter, learning, lessons learned, Milli Vanilli, plagiarism, snapchat, students, suicide, suicide prevention, teach, teacher, teaching, thankful, thanksgiving, Youth Home, Yusef Komunyakaa
Posted on November 12, 2013
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*Today’s post is written by a frequent contributor, former co-worker, and wonderful friend, Debra Dickey. When Debra sent this to me yesterday, it surprised me, it humbled me, and it overwhelmed me with gratitude for HER. That’s the beautiful thing about gratitude–when someone expresses… Continue Reading “Day 12: Dear Bethany”
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