Posts about Christian Living (2)

Before we dive into the turkey, stuffing, and sweet potato pie, here’s a quick reminder to quiet the murmur in our hearts and make room for real gratitude.

Revised, Nov 2025. At a time when so many forces are dividing us, Thanksgiving is the annual summons back to being one nation under God. Let this holiday serve as a unifying celebration of our many blessings.

[As seen previously on iBelieve.com]

My husband and I love to visit Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida to watch all the cruise ships leave the port. One of our favorite things to do is try to guess where they’re headed and how many people might be on board. We often cheerfully wave back in greeting to several of them who are standing and waving on the upper decks.

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Don’t you love it when science and medicine catch up with the Bible? Scripture has long told us that people who give thanks and praise to God enjoy better mental and physical health. And now, clinical research confirms it: there’s a powerful connection between a healthy body and a healthy spirit.

As the leaves turn and calendars fill, it’s easy to get swept up in the swirl of fall festivals, Thanksgiving prep, Christmas concerts, and year-end deadlines. The holiday season, rich with tradition and togetherness, can quickly become a blur of busyness. During it all, we often face a quiet tension: how do we steward our time not just for productivity, but for presence? How do we make time for what matters most?

[As previously seen on iBelieve.com] For most marathon runners, the goal of their race isn’t to win but to finish. After 26.2 grueling miles, they are thankful to cross the finish line. When we think of the Christian life, it is not a sprint—it’s a marathon. It's not about how you start, but how you finish. There will be distractions and pain. There will be moments when quitting seems easier, but God calls us to stay the course (with His help) no matter the circumstances.