Showing posts with label 1000 Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1000 Gifts. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Remembering Thankfulness

Words for Wednesdays

154. Faces with smiles
155. Candy Milk Straws
156. Leftovers
157. Drawers full of clean clothes

That is where I left off on my thankful list, many months ago. If you haven't read Ann Voskamp's book 1000 Gifts, make it a goal to pick it up before the end of the year. It will change how you see your life.

While reading her blog today, I was reminded so clearly about the need for thankfulness in our daily routine.While dialoging about bucket lists, she reminds us, "Because the way to really live is not to try to fill your life up — but to spill your life out."

and...

"When your cup’s already full of the blessings of God, you don’t need a bucket list.
You’re ready to pour your bucket right out."

So true!

Read the blog, then read the book. You'll be thankful you did. The background music alone is worth the trip to her blog. :)

So now I dust off my journal and add--


158. Ann Voskamp
159. Two arms to carry both a bike and scooter home on our long walk/ride.
160. The scent of pumpkin bread in the oven my daughter made.
161. Food for the week.
162. A basket full of fresh produce.



Friday, January 13, 2012

The 4-Minute Marriage Habit

I love Ann Voskamp's book, 1000 Gifts, which encourages us to be thankful in everything. Her writing style is refreshing and unconventional. If you're in the doldrums or even just looking for a cool drink that motivates, check out her book.

She recently blogged about:

The 4 Minute Marriage Habit: How to make 2012 the year you fall madly in love all over again 

 

It's worth checking out, especially this month as we're praying for our husbands. Puts a little traction on our prayers.


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