exploring joy: January 2013

Thursday, January 17, 2013

This book by Elyse Fitzpatrick is a life-changer. And being rooted in the Father's love is essential for real joy. I would strongly urge you to take part in this upcoming, online study!

One Thousand Gifts

1. Hearing all my girls laughter again

2. my handsome prince

3. the smell of ink

4. creating

5. power of rain storms

6. hearing of God's transformations

7.refreshing coolness

8. friends

9. hearing the Word

10. Breaking of Bread

11.technology to learn and communicate

12. my God-loving mom close by

13. Green

14. coolness

15. minor crisises

16. kindness

18. boys running and playing

19. workboxes

20. fine tip pens

21.paper

22. ink

23. prayers

24. new babies

25. kindles

26. growing believers

27. smiles

28. cheerful obedience

29 quiet moments

30. testimony of grace through Duggars

31. Others who have influenced my children for the Lord

32. missionaries who have spent time with us

33. older relatives who have prayed for us

34. American history

35. The printed word

36. The printed Word

37. An unexpected sincere encouragment

38. effectively helping

39. a real God

40. who sees,hears, cares

41young men finding their feet

42. young man taking initiative

43 the Word powerfully spoken

44. Seeing the Word powerfully lived

45. Knowing God is working even when we face uncertainties

46.cool nights

47. rain

48. kindnesses shown in uncomfortable circumstances

49. the price paid for our freedom

50. the Price paid for our Freedom in Christ

51. those purposefully protecting our national freedoms

52 those reaching out to the poor and oppressed

53opportunities for daughter to use her second language

54 .God's moving in the lives of men

55. faithful husband

56.growth in marriage

56. Ps 46

57. Doors opening

58. a godly husband

59 a trustworthy God

60. visits from dear ones

61. sharing trails

62.songs

63.Fatherly care

64. His protection

65. balm of beauty

66.rescue from stagnation

67. Comfort

68. living Word

69 fellowship

70 shelter

71 odd jobs

72 God-room

73 day home

74 friends who comfort

75. children who laugh

76child who want a Samaritan's Purse gift

78. Little boy who saved his money to buy Bibles to give

79 my daughter enjoying her friend

80 angels watching his charges

81 another driver

82 worship

83 the enriching Word

84 powerful music

85pens

86 writing by hand

87 kindness in unexpected places

88peace that passes understanding

89knowing it's Father who provides

90knowing He will use the weak things of the world to confound the wise

91 treasured friends..new and old

92 true fellowship

93the kindness of aquaintances
94 rain
95music celebrating His Birth
96creating cards
97. writing notes
98 provisions
99Noah celebrating Christmas
100 growth
101 restful sleep

102surprising beauty

unfolding the treasure of

pomegranates!

103 His provisions better

than ours! Fresh fruit and veggies

104 coolness

105 godly preaching

106 color on my walls

107 being trusted

108 entering the Throne Room

109 Z's abilties

110 seeing the Spirit work in children

111 He is our haven

112He is our shield

113 lovely flowers from a dear girl

114 beautiful smiles from the same

115 Watching Father work in heart

116 grace to learn it's not up to us

117 seeing godliness in others

118trusting through dismay

119girls w/ servant hearts

120 painted walls

121 time on the waterfall trail

122 pain not leading to fatigue

123 air cond. to reduce pain

124 faithful husband

125 freedom to worship

126 privileged to homeschool

128 Ann VosKamp

129 mom nearby

120 expertise of others shared

121seeing grace in B's life

123 gurgling streams

124 surrounded by woods

125 communication

126 electronic communication

127 written word

128 songs in my heart

129 His songs in my head

130 refreshing coolness

131 His work in hearts

132 Shadow of His voice in running waters

133 smell of Fall on the Trail

134 loved ones laughing

135 heart healing

136 His heart, His plans for my children

137 beauty

138 ink, paper

139 words to uphold

140 beauty for ashes (shannon)

141communicating

142 gifted pens

143 the other type of gifted pens

144 deep sleep

145tin whistle masterpieces

146 camp fires

147 God's healing at work

148 being called grandma for the first time

149 belly buttons for little boy

150 lacy pottery coffee cups

151 creativity

152 sky colors

153 teaching my sons

154 another generation

155 warp on a loom

156 water flowing

157 pictures of where they are

158 words

159 miracles of growth

160 hearts responsive to Him

161 good fiction reads

162 good history reads

163 solid, well-written Christian life/theology reads

164 color

165 imagination

166 creativity

168 internet communication

169 written communication

170 sincere spoken communication

171 chalk markers

172 refreshing cool breezes

173 shared with a friend across miles

174 God's words of comfort

175 God's words of hope

176 transforming grace active

177 child's dreams materializing

178 character formed

179 gifted learning opportunties

180 zestful children

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

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