The house was still and silent save for the soft snores of the chocolate lab lying on her bed in the far corner. I sat evaluating the budget and making my to-do list for the following day. No interruptions. No demands. Just the soft airy silence of night.
Author: Elihu
Elihu Anderson is a California refugee currently thriving on the West Texas plains and founder of elihuscorner.com. When she isn't teaching, writing, or reading, she's sipping on coffee and visiting with a friend.
30 Days of Giving Thanks Weekly Roundup (week 3)
Good morning, my friends! We are in the home stretch! Only 10 more days of thankful posts and then I will resume effective prayer posts, coffee chat posts and my regular posting schedule. I truly hope these posts have helped you to focus on blessings that we are given by God, for there are many.… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks Weekly Roundup (week 3)
Day 20: “Small” gifts
This post is part of "30 days of Giving Thanks" To read more within this series, click here. Sometimes, big things really do come in small packages... Today, as I was taking a break from doing Saturday chores, my son came in from the back yard and handed me some small yellow flowers. Ever since… Continue reading Day 20: “Small” gifts
Day 19: My Country
I am thankful to live in the United States of America. For all its faults and foibles, it's still a pretty good place to live...
Day 18: Music
Music... will help dissolve your perplexities and purify your character and sensibilities, and in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you. ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Day 17: Law Enforcement Officers
I am thankful for the state troopers, border patrol, highway patrol, city police, sheriff's deputies and SWAT teams that put their life on the line daily to protect total strangers.
Day 16: I’m Thankful for My Parents
This post is part of "30 days of Giving Thanks" To read more within this series, click here. They always say that children are a gift... But so are good parents! I have been fortunate to have grown up with the same two parents and lived in the same house. Until recently, I never appreciated… Continue reading Day 16: I’m Thankful for My Parents
Day 15: Providence
This post is part of "30 days of Giving Thanks" To read more within this series, click here. A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. ~ Proverbs 16.9, NKJV Providence. Thats one of those old churchy words that people used to use in reference to God's plan, right? Very close!… Continue reading Day 15: Providence
Day 14: Fellow Christians
This post is part of "30 days of Giving Thanks" To read more within this series, click here. It was a small insignificant building in a small insignificant coastal town. The streets rolled up at 9 pm along with the gas station. As I stood outside on that breezy August afternoon, I noted with immense pleasure… Continue reading Day 14: Fellow Christians
30 Days of Giving Thanks Weekly Roundup (week 2)
Good morning, my friends! I hope that the posts this week have been uplifting and beneficial for you. If you missed them here is the list for this week: Day 7 - The Opportunity to Worship Day 8: Iron Opportunities Day 9: Thorns Day 10: Military Veterans Day 11: Nourishing Food Day 12: Age Day… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks Weekly Roundup (week 2)
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