14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe...
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- Model thankful speech!
- Set the timer to go off during your meal...everyone knows that's when you say one thing that you are thankful for.
- Each family member has a "I'M THANKFUL FOR..." journal that has one thing added per day.
- Stop an argument between siblings by having them tell one thing that they are thankful about the other...
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Today is GRATITUESDAY and it was started by the woman who I am thankful for today:
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This person has been a role model for me even before she was born. Paul tells Timothy to "set an example for the believers in his youth" and this young woman has done that. She means many things to me. Here are a few of GOD'S GOLDS:
- Her grandfather was the reason that I went to York College as a freshman...not going to York College would have meant that I probably would not have met and married Steve.
- Her mother was a role model for me in many ways as I looked up to her from the time that I was a teenager.
- I went to school with her aunt and uncle.
- This young woman was a role model for my daughter-in-law even before Jordan had even met Jacqueline.
- I heard about this woman, her love for God, her talents, her exceptional commitment, and perseverance long before I met her.
- I have lived in the same town as her and worshipped at the same place together.
- I now hear of her good works "from afar" and see them online
- I am very thankful for the life and family of: LAURA COPPINGER
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I would like to nominate Laura as my second nominee for SHARING THE LOVE blog award AND invite you to join me each Tuesday as I join Laura in encouraging all of us to develop a GRATITUDE ATTITUDE so that we might - SHINE FOR JESUS LIKE STARS IN THE UNIVERSE.
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I think you will be amazed at Laura's web blog. It is a reflection of who she is. For those of you who need ideas, more ideas, a multitude of ideas...this is a great place to start...THANK YOU LAURA!!! Go to Laura's website and click on Laura's blog first and after getting the idea of GRATITUESDAY, then have fun browsing...
http://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/
.Also, one more thankful! I love the post that Laura made yesterday 9-1-08. I love it for two reasons:
- Laura and Matt are giving their 4 boys ROOTS AND WINGS as they make the journey to see the KC Royals play the Oakland A's.
- I am thankful for Brad Ziegler's parents: Greg and Laura Ziegler. They were students at York College the first time Steve taught there. This couple stood out to me in many ways but the most important was for how they let their lights shine for Jesus: extremely encouraging and thankful people. We've seen them on and off over the years and have periodically connected by email. Greg is a minister in Odessa, Missouri. We were so excited when we learned that their son Brad had not only been called up to the Oakland A's, but that he was breaking major league records already.
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Lisa emailed me in August, from the heart of a "transformed mom": It has been quite exciting with Brad....God has truly kept his promise of “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” It has been a difficult road for him, but we give God all the glory in getting him there. Thanks for the support. Love to all of your bunch. I hope you don’t mind me forwarding your email on to my brother and sisters..."
LINK TO MORE ABOUT BRAD: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=29147
LINK TO VIDEO WITH THIS WEEK'S SONG - FIND YOUR WINGS:
3 comments:
Great post! I enjoyed reading this.
Oh Patti! I was very excited to see your name in the Mr. Linky list! And I don't think you could choose a more deserving recipient for your award. Laura really is a wonderful example of God's love with skin on.
Patti, thank you so much for this award and for honoring me with all of your kind words. You are an encouragement to me in so many ways. Thank you.
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