There's Always A Reason to be Thankful

Feeling down today? I dare you to feel the same way after watching this video clip:

Life is never as bad as it seems. You always have something to be thankful for!

There are more video clips about Nick Vujicic on YouTube. Or you can visit his own website at www.attitudeisaltitude.com.

Verse of the Day: Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 100:3-5

Freedom Friday!

This beautiful, amazingly wonderful Friday I decided to give God praise for the freedom found in Him!

Because of Jesus, we are free from sin, guilt and shame! He paid the debt for it all! There is nothing that can keep us in bondage. Nothing that can keep us depressed. Nothing that can come and accuse, condemn, or belittle us. Because of Jesus, we are free! We are made righteous. We are covered by grace. We are now living an eternal life where we will get to be in heavenly bliss after our earthly journey.

Thank You, Jesus, for our freedom from sin!

Since I have a relationship with my Heavenly Father, I have discovered my purpose and destiny. I know why I was created. I know what I'm here to do. I am free from self-doubt, free from low self-esteem, free from trying to be anything other than my best self. I may forget that freedom sometimes, but today I am remembering, embracing, and loving the fact that I know who I am in Jesus.

Thank You, Lord, for freedom from self-doubt!

I am also free from worrying about pleasing others. I have found full acceptance, love, and affirmation in the Lord. If people don't like me or don't care for my ways, I don't have to adjust my behavior to fit their desires. As long as God is pleased, I'm doing just fine.

Thanks, God, for freedom from others' opinions.

What are you thankful to be free from today? What has your relationship with the Lord freed you from? Make sure you give God some praise for it this morning!

Verse of the Day: If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:36

Looking Back With A Smile

Saints, we've made it! 2012 is fading into the past, and we are looking into a whole new year.

As we move forward, it's important to celebrate what we have gotten accomplished this past year. So often people look backwards with regret. We look back with sadness thinking of all the things that haven't happened, things we didn't do, places we didn't go, and all of those instances where we were disappointed.

But today, let's think back on 2012 with some pride. Let's enjoy what we did do, let's take note of what was accomplished, let's smile about those beautiful memories we were able to make this past year. We just completed 365 days of life! There's some greatness tucked in those days, and we should acknowledge that fact.

Personally, I'm thankful for the opportunities that I was given to speak and preach this past year. I love ministering God's Word, and I welcome every opportunity I receive to share what God has revealed to me. It's a privilege and an honor, and I'm thankful that God has blessed me to participate in such a way in the body of Christ.

I'm also pretty proud of how well I did in seminary this year. With everything that has been going on, I was still able to maintain my A/B status, and I am on track to graduate this summer. I have learned so much in my classes! Everything that I'm learning only reignites my passion to share the gospel with truth and clarity.

Lastly, I'm grateful that I was able to show love to an amazing man - my father. I'm not sitting here with regret over something I didn't say, or full of guilt because of an argument that was left unresolved... every day I was able to serve him, show him affection, and give him the honor he was due because of how he loved and raised me as my dad. I am reassured and at peace because I know that he is with my Heavenly Father, and I will see him again.

There's a host of things both big and small that I could list in addition to these. But, my aim is for you to reminisce on what you've done this year. What are you proud of? What made you happy? How did you grow? What did you learn? What are the sunny days and happy times of 2012 that you're pleased about?

Take some time and think back with a smile on your face. Let's go into the New Year with some joy!

Verse of the Day: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you are enjoying family, friends, food, and fellowship today. But even if you are enjoying a quiet day to yourself, or even if you had to work - today is a day of thanks regardless!

Today, I am thankful for so many things. But I want to take this time to share my thanks for you. So many times I log on and see how many people have been reading what I've been posting. It is so humbling to see how many people value what I'm writing enough to come back again and again. Thank you so much for encouraging me with your readership!

Have a blessed day everyone. If you think you have absolutely nothing to be thankful for - take a deep breath in... now breathe out... I think you just got one.

God loves you! (That makes two!)

Verse of the Day: I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD. Psalm 116:17

Thanksgiving Week

So, it's Thanksgiving week, and people are starting to prep for the coming holiday meal along with friends and family who will be visiting. As we patron grocery stores, clean up our homes, and buy gifts and decorations, let us not forget those who are hurting this year. Right about now, many folks are struggling, hurting, and wondering how things are going to work out. Maybe you're one of those people.

What is important to remember is that we are still here. As long as we are still breathing, God has a work for us to do here on earth. He still has a plan for us that He wants to fulfill. We have something to look forward to. We have something to be thankful for.

So, take the time to pray for someone else. Show someone outside your special circle that you're thankful for them. Give a little love being mindful of the great love that you have received from Jesus Christ. Remember that no matter the struggle, God knows how much you can handle. He's not going to let you fall.

This week let's open our eyes to the world around us. Let's make intentional efforts to put a smile on someone's face and joy in someone's heart. Call an old friend, do a good deed, reach out to a stranger, and spread the love of God.

Let's fill this week with Thanksgiving!

Verse of the Day: I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30

Seeing God in Everything

Some of the greatest and most poignant passages of scripture were written in fields as a man was tending sheep. While watching after his flock, David penned psalms of praise to the Lord. Looking after his lambs, David found ways that his relationship with his herd mirrored his relationship with the Lord. In the midst of his regular routine, David was able to find God.

Today, I want to encourage you to find God in your regular routine. Think about your activities and how they mirror your Christian walk. As you take care of different tasks throughout the day, find moments to lift up praise and worship to your heavenly Father. As you interact with others, choose to remember the love of Christ and allow that to influence your behavior.

Maybe you'd like to go a step further. Take a short break and pen a poem or paragraph to the Lord. Express to Him what's on your heart. Pour out to Him whatever you are feeling. What I love about David was that nothing was off limits. He was totally transparent before God. Whether he was afraid, angry, restless, joyful, or somber, David expressed it to God and was able to still honor the Lord in the midst of any situation. You, too, can do the same.

Let today be a day of wonder, reflection, and praise to the Lord. Honor the Lord in your work, study, play, and fellowship. Recognize God in the world around you. Spend time worshipping Him in all that you do.

Verse of the Day:  I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:1-3

Thank You, Jesus!

I can't keep going forward without acknowledging one of the biggest events in the Christian experience. This past weekend people around the globe stopped to remember the great sacrifice that Jesus made when He died on the cross for our sins. Reflecting on Jesus' great sacrifice, agony on the cross, and glorious resurrection helps all believers to cherish our salvation even more.

What I enjoy about this time is knowing that Jesus did all of this for us. He could easily have had angels rescue him the first moment the soldiers placed Him under arrest. Jesus could have called forth angels to stop the whip that tore into His flesh. Jesus could have stopped the hands of those that place the crown of thorns on His head.

But, He allowed it all to happen... just for us.

Jesus said Himself that no one could take His life. (John 10:17, 18) He had to literally lay His own life down in order to die. And He chose to lay it down for us.

Jesus knew sickness, He knew pain, He knew abandonment and betrayal, and He knew what it was to be apart from God in those moments when the Father turned away. Jesus subjected Himself to these things to free us from their grasp. Because He suffered, we don't have to. Because He was sick, we can be healed. Since the Father turned His back while Jesus languished on the cross, we can go boldly to the throne of grace.

And because Jesus rose up from the grave... we can experience eternal life!

Thank you, Jesus, for the sacrifice you made for us! Let our lives be pleasing in Your sight as we live in gratefulness for Your great work.

Verse of the Day: For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1 Peter 2:21-24

Go, Ti! It's Your Birthday!

Brownies!
My bday 'cake'...

I am praising God for another year of life!

God is sooo good! I've seen some doors close, but a lot more have opened. God has proven His faithfulness, and kept me in perfect peace. I have no reason to complain.

I've had a year of great health: No hospital visits, no prescriptions, no real trauma in my body. Grateful!

I've moved to new employment: I'm loving what I'm doing, couldn't find a better commute, and I get to have a life!

I have family and friends who love me: No matter how I may act, my family and friends show me so much love. God has truly blessed me with a group of people who have enriched, blessed, and inspired my life.

I am reaching for my dreams: This blog is doing so well. Thank you all for reading, commenting, and supporting! I am thankful for all of you! It's so humbling that you all choose to visit every day to get some spiritual refreshment. Thank you!
I'm also grateful for the fabulously wonderfully gifted, smart, and motivated teenagers that the Lord has placed in my care. Helping them grow in their Christian walk has pushed me to a higher level of accountability, and I'm proud to take on the challenge.

This coming year is going to be just as awesome. I'm expecting great things from God. I'm also expecting to do great things for God. He has blessed me more than I deserve, and I am happy He has called me His own.

I pray you all have a blessed day too! (Afternoon Ti, anyone? We still need to get our devotion on! I'll be back later.)

Verse of the Day: (My favorite!) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11

I'm Thankful Today

Today is turning out to be one CRAZY day! I have been running around since I landed at work. I'm just now getting to sit down and settle my thoughts.

Today I would like to share some things I am thankful for:
- I am alive! God is good.
- I still have my health and strength.
- My father is still alive and has not gotten any worse. I would love to see improvement, but I am grateful to have my daddy on this side of heaven.
- I have amazing family members and loved ones who would go out of their way to help me and make me happy. - I love you guys!
- I'm blessed to work at a job I enjoy. So grateful.
- Jesus loves me. - Sounds cliche', but it's really the most important thing of all.

What are you thankful for this week?

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Don't hurt yourself at the table on Thursday or in your wallet on Friday! I'll be back on Monday.

Verse of the Day:

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!

His faithful love endures forever.

Give thanks to the God of gods.

His faithful love endures forever.

Give thanks to the Lord of lords.

His faithful love endures forever.

...

He remembered us in our weakness.

His faithful love endures forever.

He saved us from our enemies.

His faithful love endures forever.

He gives food to every living thing.

His faithful love endures forever.

Give thanks to the God of heaven.

His faithful love endures forever.

Psalm 136:1-3, 23-26

Thanksgiving WEEK!

Okay, before we break out our Black Friday schedules, Christmas decorations, and holiday songs, we need to take some time to remember that holiday that comes before Christmas: Thanksgiving.

Showing how appreciative we are of the people around us, the blessings we have, and the love that we share is important. None of us really deserve anything. But the Lord saw fit to bless us with so much. The least we can do is stop and show some gratitude.

When Jesus performed a miracle for the ten lepers only one took the time to come back and thank Him. I'm sure the other nine were grateful to Jesus as well, but it was the one that showed his gratefulness that impressed Jesus. The former leper returned because he realized that Jesus was the Christ, the living God. With this realization, he wasn't only healed, he was made whole.

When you take the time to consider the blessings you have, you can't help but recognize the hand of God on your life. When you think about where you could be and how your life should be going, you can't help but see the greatness of God's work in your life.

And in those moments when you stop to give praise and thanksgiving, you open up yourself to the Spirit's ability to make you whole. When your heart is uplifted towards heaven, the Lord can do a greater work on your inner man to bring you closer to Him and change you more and more into His image.

So, don't just let this week breeze by! Make sure your days this week are sprinkled with moments of thankful praise!

Verse of the Day: And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?  There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. Luke 17:15-19

Get Your SHINE On!

God has blessed all of us with valuable talents, gifts, abilities, and qualities. However, we often play down our assets fearful of being seen as vain or prideful.

"You did a fabulous job on that presentation!" Well, you know I barely pulled that thing off. It was nearly a disaster!
"You have the prettiest smile." Girl, after seven years of braces, I better!
"You really threw down in the kitchen today!" I just put a lil' something together, that's all...

Stop diminishing your shine! When people notice your God-given traits, don't brush it off as something minimal. Embrace your beauty! Embrace your gifts! Own your talents and skills!

God didn't bless you with what you have just for you to play it off as something regular. You are extraordinary and unique! That's exactly what He created you to be! You can embrace your specialness without being prideful. There is a way to say "thank you" without being haughty.

The humble aren't invisible or silent. It's just that when the humble speak, they give honor to whom honor is due. They remember that it's the God who created them who gave them all that they have. They know that any praise or thanks they get really belongs to Him.

So, when you get your compliments and folks recognize your shine, don't dim the lights! Just shine your light on the One who lit the fire in the first place.

I see you shining! Keep up the great work!

Verse of the Day: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1

Invisible Gratitude

Last night I attended an orientation for a mentorship program that I joined. It was heartwarming to see about a hundred adults in attendance who were ready and willing to mentor teenage youth in the city of Chicago.

As a part of the orientation, a common refrain was echoed by past mentors and the program staff: You may not think you're making a difference, but the students' responses reflect otherwise! They were basically reassuring us that often our efforts may seem unnecessary or even un-impactful, but the students' consistently raved about their mentors and the help that they gave.

This sentiment can be applied to a lot of areas in our lives. You may feel unappreciated by our family, overlooked at your job, or taken for granted by those who you assist. Yet, more often than not, your acts of kindness, diligence, and displays of love are appreciated and even cherished. Think of the stories some  mothers tell of how their difficult teenagers grew up to sing their praises and give them thanks for the way they were raised.

People may not show their gratitude in the way that we would like, or they even may not show it at all. But our Heavenly Father sees and knows all that we do, and you better believe that He is showing and will show you proper appreciation for all that you do.

So, don't give up on your acts of love! Don't get tired of being diligent with your responsibilities! You make a difference to someone, and someone feels love because you are in their life. You may not feel the love, but know that it is there.

Verse of the Day: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:9, 10

Giving Thanks...

I know I usually do my thanksgiving posts on Fridays, but this week has been especially challenging. I have so many things to juggle right now. So, I am going to actively give God praise in the midst of my hard place, and I am going to choose to have the joy of the Lord.

Still trying to grow.

Lord, I thank you that when I am weak, you are my strength! Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Proverbs 37:24

I give you praise for keeping me in safety throughout this week. The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. 2 Samuel 22:3

Even though my mind is concerned, my heart is fixed on the promises of Your Word. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

Though I am alone, I am never lonely. ...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5

Despite those things that I still desire, my cup overflows with your blessings. I have no reason to complain. I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11b

Even though it seems like I will be overwhelmed, You will never allow me to crumble beneath the weight of it all. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed... 2 Corinthians 4:8, 9

Thank You so much for helping me to notice the silver linings of the storm clouds. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Psalm 138:7

I give You praise that the rain is only helping me to grow and develop the character that You want me to have. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 1 Peter 5:10

Most of all, thank You Lord for forgiving me of my many shortcomings and mistakes. I give you praise for Your ever-renewing mercies and grace. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16


Whew! I feel better already. How about you? In spite of it all, we still have a reason to give God thanks!

Last Night Jesus Saved My Life!

Saints, I've got a testimony!

Last night I was driving home from work on a busy expressway going about 65-70mph. I was in the far left lane and started to merge into the right lane. There was a car in my blindspot that honked, so I made moves to get back into the left lane.

At that point my car started swerving back and forth. In my attempts to get control of my car, it spun out. My car did a 360 plus a 180 ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC!! - The whole time I was screaming the name of JESUS!

After the first 180, I was literally staring at the lights of oncoming cars and just knew I was getting hit! I closed my eyes and braced myself for the impact.

My car continued to spin and came to a stop facing the wrong direction in the far right lane. I opened my eyes to see a car coming to a stop less than 10 feet from my vehicle.

I was able to do a three point turn to get out of the way and had a moment on the shoulder of the highway. My whole body was shaking and tears of joy were streaming down my face.

God just saved me from death right there on 290! My vehicle was not touched, I was not hurt, I didn't hurt anybody else... You can't tell me that the name of Jesus doesn't have power! You can't tell me that God doesn't deliver!

Hallelujah! I'm alive and well!

I could have easily been hit by the oncoming traffic. I could have easily spun the other direction into the median! BUT GOD! Hallelujah!

Let the Lord be magnified! Thank you, Jesus for saving me!

God is still on the throne, Saints! The same God that delivered me from danger is listening to your heart's cry and is answering you just the same. Keep trusting and believing because He is working it out for you!

Verse of the Day: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Psalm 91

Thanksgiving Friday

Praise the Lord! I hope you are letting the glory of the Lord shine all around you today!


God is great and He is greatly to be praised! There is no one who compares to our God! There is no one who can match His marvelous ways!

I will sing of the greatness of the Lord forever. All my days shall be filled with praise.

No matter the situation. No matter the circumstance. No matter how I feel… God still deserves my praise!

Last Sunday I was teaching my teens out of Romans 12:1. We were discussing presenting ourselves as living sacrifices to the Lord. What leapt out at me was the end of the verse: which is your reasonable service.

Giving God our all is the least we can do to show gratitude for His Ultimate Sacrifice in sending His Son Jesus to save us! Thinking of how much He gave should make it easy for us to bring Him our praises no matter how much we think things are going wrong, need fixing, and are lacking in our lives.

We have eternal life because of Him. So, let’s give Him praise! Hallelujah!

I am excited today, and I pray that you catch the fire! God is so good. When you meditate on His goodness, you can’t help but feel your spirits lift. And I’ve been meditating on His goodness this morning.

So, Lord, I thank you for allowing me the privilege of offering my life back to you! I know that I’m an unworthy vessel, but you have counted me worthy since I have accepted your Son.

I thank you that I can approach Your throne and fellowship with you on a personal level. Thank You for granting me unlimited access to Your presence.

Lord, let Your glory continue to flood my heart, mind, spirit, and body as I go about my day.

Verse of the Day: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1

Thanksgiving Friday

Well, the first full week of the year is over, and we have 51 more to go!



I pray that you are still experiencing excitement and motivation over what 2011 has to offer! Let’s continue to press toward the mark for the prize and not get discouraged. (Philippians 3:14) We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. (Philippians 4:13)

I am so thankful for all of the possibilities that are out there for me! There are so many opportunities, open doors, and blessings just waiting on me to encounter them.

I’m also grateful that God is giving me wisdom to not bite off more than I can chew. Since I’ve come to the realization that HE is ultimately in control, I can rest assured knowing that He will guide my life in the right directing with the right timing.

This week I’m also thankful for a renewed sense of God’s love. This is helping me to try to lead a more loving life showing love to the people around me. It is also encouraging me to share the love of Christ with those who have no idea who He is.

Let’s continue to have a stellar year! God bless you!

Verse of the Day: Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 100

Thanksgiving Friday!

Praise God! We not only made it through another week, but we made it through another year! God is so good!

I am thankful today for everything that I have learned about myself this year. Realizing the true value of my talents and gifts has helped me to pursue my purpose with more conviction. Taking control of those negative areas of my life and working to better myself has helped me to stay humble and brought me closer to my heavenly Father.

I'm also grateful for all of the friends and even associates that are in my life. The Lord has truly blessed me to have such an amazing pool of people surrounding me. Their strive for greatness, goal reaching, honesty, and character has helped encourage me to keep trucking. They inspire me to keep up with them!

I know I've thanked you before, but today I'm thankful for you as well. The fact that you appreciate what is written in this blog means more to me than you'll ever know! I'm happy to share what I glean from my walk with God, and I pray that you continue to be blessed by My Morning Ti.

Next year, I'm looking forward to kicking it up a notch - videos, anyone? - and spreading the Word of God to even more people!

Have a Happy New Year! May God's love and peace be with you continually! See you Monday...

Verse of the Day: It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High... Psalm 92:1

Everyone Loves Gifts!

Hey, Guys! I’m so glad to be back. I feel refreshed and rejuvenated from my vacation. I praise God that I was able to sit back for a second and take a breath. Now, it’s back to the grindstone.

As the holidays spring upon us, a lot of us will be taking trips to the mall and scouring the internet in order to purchase gifts for our family and friends. We will endure packed stores and long lines just for the joy of showing someone love.

Our Heavenly Father also has given us gifts. We like to talk about the Best Gift He offered in His Son, but God has also blessed everyone with individual gifts as well. We all have talents that are unique to ourselves. Each one of us has something to offer the world that only we can do. It’s so amazing to me that as we continue to grow and mature, we still discover hidden gifts and talents that we didn’t even know we had!

If you’re someone who thinks they have no special gifts – you’re wrong! Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what gifts you got. You weren’t left out.

Take a moment to think about those special gifts and talents that God has given you. Give Him praise for making you unique! I would encourage you to figure out a way to offer those gifts back to God.

If you can sing, sing a song of praise and worship to Him. If you write, write a poem or story highlighting His goodness. If you are a giver, find a way to give to His Kingdom. If you are an encourager, find someone to encourage in the Lord. The best way to thank God for His gifts is to use them for His glory.

Verse of the Day: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalm 139:14

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey Everyone!

Even though it's a holiday, I still wanted to share some "Morning Ti" with you! Gotta be alert for all the cooking we're doing!

I decided to post a psalm of thanksgiving today. As we gather together and remember what we're thankful for, let's make sure that we put our Heavenly Father first on the list.

Enjoy your day!



Psalm 92
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the Most High.
It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
accompanied by the ten-stringed harp
and the melody of the lyre.

You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!
I sing for joy because of what you have done.
O Lord, what great works you do!
And how deep are your thoughts.
Only a simpleton would not know,
and only a fool would not understand this:
Though the wicked sprout like weeds
and evildoers flourish,
they will be destroyed forever.

But you, O Lord, will be exalted forever.
Your enemies, Lord, will surely perish;
all evildoers will be scattered.
But you have made me as strong as a wild ox.
You have anointed me with the finest oil.
My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies;
my ears have heard the defeat of my wicked opponents.
But the godly will flourish like palm trees
and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.
For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house.
They flourish in the courts of our God.
Even in old age they will still produce fruit;
they will remain vital and green.
They will declare, “The Lord is just!
He is my rock!
There is no evil in him!”