Thanksgiving Psalms Bible Reading Plan

Did you know there are different categories for the Psalms? Bible scholars have classified the Psalms by their overall theme. Not long ago, I journaled through the entire book of Psalms. I learned a lot during my time in the Psalms, but I was especially encouraged by the psalms of praise, thanksgiving, and celebration.  My … Continue reading Thanksgiving Psalms Bible Reading Plan

Cultivating a peace-filled heart in the midst of a stressful holiday season. How to stay joyful and thankful despite our circumstances.

Three Ways to Have a Peace-filled Holiday Season

Do the holidays stress you out?

Maybe you feel pressured to decorate your home so that it looks Pinterest worthy or perhaps you're worried you'll over salt the potatoes, ruining them like I did the year my in-laws visited for Thanksgiving.

The holidays are wonderful, but they can also be overwhelming. All of the additional planning, spending, and commitments fill many of us with dread, causing us to put an unnecessary amount of pressure on ourselves. Instead of enjoying this time of year, we stress, worry, and fret over all there is to do.

I felt like I was fumbling around grasping for slivers of joy.

Grasping For Slivers Of Joy

Three things to remember about God when you feel like you're grasping for slivers of joy in a difficult season.