Gratitude for Nature
Leaves, flowers, grass, trees, streams, dirt, mountains, sand, rocks… God made it. All of it. And He said that it was good. We live in this big, beautiful world that He created for us, yet we often neglect to even…
Gratitude for Beauty
No matter where we live, beauty can be found. Trees, grass, flowers, hills, mountains, water, sky… Natural, God-made beauty is all around us. Beauty can also be found in paintings, drawings, sculptures, writings, music, film, photography, handwork, design… SO much…
Gratitude When We Feel Anxious, Worried, Overwhelmed, or Depressed
I have dealt with each of these feelings a lot in recent weeks (and years), and I’m betting I’m not alone in this. Some of us are more prone to these feelings, but none of us is immune to them.…
Gratitude for Music
Music… Whether we sing, play an instrument, or simply listen to others do so, each of us probably has a real appreciation for music. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like music in at least…
Gratitude for Rest
Rest is a gift to us that God even modeled for us. Our bodies, minds, and spirits all need rest. Though ideally we would each take an entire day to rest each week, many of us have to find rest…
Gratitude: 30 Days of Teachable Moments
Starting November 1st — Follow the Carrie Bevell Partridge • Writer Facebook page, where I’ll be sharing ideas for incorporating teachable moments with your kids in everyday life, with an emphasis on gratitude. PLUS, if you are a subscriber, you’ll receive these Gratitude…
Teachable Moments in the Lenten Season
The season of Lent has already begun. If you and your family are getting a late start on this observance, or if you’ve never actually observed Lent before, it’s not too late to start. For families who profess faith in…
The Vault
“I have this thing I call ‘the vault,'” the pastor said as an introduction to the personal story he was about to share. I’m not sure why, but I immediately pictured the kind of vault that is a gymnastics apparatus.…
We Need Community
We were a couple of months overdue for our daughter’s one-year “well-baby” checkup with the doctor. We had recently moved to a new state and had not yet met with a pediatrician. “It’s not a big deal,” I thought. When…
The Compassion Experience
Back before social distancing started, my family and I participated in an event to help us get as close to someone in another part of the world as we could. We participated in The Compassion Experience. This immersive exhibit allows…