Tag "Gratitude"

There are a lot of hard things going on in the world right now, not to mention the challenges many of us are facing personally. How do we press on when we’re feeling down and discouraged? Let’s look at God’s Word for some powerful truth and HOPE.

The Holiday Season can be one of the happiest seasons for some of us and the most difficult seasons for others of us. Instead of allowing your circumstances to dictate your holidays, be intentional to cultivate gratitude. Be intentional to choose joy even in the midst of hardship. Be intentional to think of others even […]

When I, Bethany, was 19 years old, I was given a reliable old car to drive. Immediately I started comparing myself and my car to other girls with newer cars. Comparison left me feeling ungrateful and discontent.  Once I surrendered my need to measure up to others, I was able to enjoy the car that […]

As Christian girls, we have a million reasons to give thanks…and the biggest is our Salvation through Jesus. We should be the leading example of gratitude and joyfulness. Yet sadly, we’re often not; and it’s largely because we choose to focus on the wrong things. Choosing gratitude is the key to becoming a joy-filled girl, […]

Each one of us have those “If I only had” moments…  “If I only had ___________, then I’d be happy.” “If only I were married, then I’d be happy.” “If only I had a baby, then I’d be happy.” “If only I had a nicer car, then I’d be happy.” “If only I could buy […]