Tag Archives: Thankful Thursday

His Rich Love Exceeds Our Praise

Posted on 26 November 2015 by Amy

Come thou fount of ev’ry blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace. Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise! Happy Thanksgiving! Today we planned to meet with our teammates for a Thanksgiving celebration, but we … Continue reading →

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The Grass Is Greener on the Other Side of the Ocean

Posted on 17 November 2014 by Amy

We all tend to think that everyone else has it easier and better than we have. We’ve noticed this sentiment in some of our church members. One young man says he wants to start a church (a noble idea), but … Continue reading →

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Defeating Complaining. Just Stop It!

Posted on 28 November 2013 by Amy

Why is it so hard to go through even one day without grumbling and complaining? 1. We all want sympathy (to be related to). This comes from selfishness. We are only thinking of ourselves and our desires and needs, and … Continue reading →

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“Without Grumbling and Complaining”

Posted on 21 November 2013 by Amy

Missionaries can find a lot to complain about. Going to a place that usually has less than before–less privacy, less amenities, less flexibility, less availability, less efficiency, less of everything!–makes it so hard not to be unhappy and discontent when … Continue reading →

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The Family Hymn-Sing: Honoring God at Our Table

Posted on 14 November 2013 by Amy

Last week, I shared our family’s newest tradition: Marble Jars–a way to treasure our time with our children. This week I want to share another of our traditions, singing a hymn as a family around the table before we pray … Continue reading →

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Marble Jars: Treasure Your Time

Posted on 7 November 2013 by Amy

Thanksgiving was my first holiday in Africa far from home and family. It’s not celebrated here. I had a difficult time making it feel like Thanksgiving without the emotional connections I had to certain traditions–that either required more or certain … Continue reading →

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