Thanksgiving In All Seasons

 We have so many reasons to be thankful, be thankful first for the Lord, that you are chosen, a preferred people. Without God we are unable to draw our very next breath.Be thankful for your spouse, your children, family and friends they each and everyone are a gift from God. Picture for a moment your life without them then be sure to make your feelings of love and appreciation known everyday.

Tomorrow holds no guarantee~ 

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV  

ESV Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Ephesians 5:20

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!  Psalm 107:1 ESV  

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.  James 1:17 ESV  

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. ...  Psalm 118:1-18 ESV

Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!  2 Corinthians 9:15 ESV  

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!  Psalm 105:1 ESV

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.  Colossians 3:15-17 ESV

Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!  Psalm 106:1 ESV  

May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans!  Psalm 20:4 ESV  

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.  Colossians 4:2 ESV  

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.  Colossians 3:15 ESV  

Let thanksgiving live in your heart throughout the seasons, 

May God richly bless you.

 Cherie

Beautiful Beautiful - Francesca Battistelli

Beautiful Beautiful - Lyrics

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Album: My Paper Heart
Artist: Francesca Battistelli

Don’t know how it is You looked at me
And saw the person that I could be
Awakening my heart
Breaking through the dark
Suddenly Your grace

(Chorus)
Like sunlight burning at midnight
Making my life something so
Beautiful, beautiful
Mercy reaching to save me
All that I need
You are so
Beautiful, beautiful

Now there’s a joy inside I can’t contain
But even perfect days can end in rain
And though it’s pouring down
I see You through the clouds
Shining on my face

(Chorus)

I have come undone
But I have just begun
Changing by Your grace

(Chorus)
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A Season of Thanksgiving

I think that no matter how difficult a day can be we can find something in the day to be thankful for!

I am thankful for this season, I have vowed to find something to be thankful for everyday of this month. I believe I could get carried away with this same attitude next month as well. Are you with me?

Whether this Thanksgiving Holiday finds you alone, or in a crowd or all alone in a crowd my Thanksgiving prayer is that you make it a BIG DAY! Somebody needs LOVE! Holidays can be a difficult time for some; we were meant to be together and no one should be alone. This Holiday season expand your circle, reach outside of yourself and love someone new.  Make this season about someone else this year and you will be amazed at how it comes back to you. I love to be with family and friends. I long for the noisy, messy Holidays of days gone by. I am waiting for the next generation of girls in my family to bring forth the little ones so this year I have decided to invite my friends family over with their little ones.  

One of my all time favorite foods at Thanksgiving is Stuffing, I am trying this recipe "Sausage, Apple, Walnut Stuffing" this year. It has all my favorite ingredients in it.
Oh wait.... is that selfish? 

                                                           Sausage, Apple Walnut Stuffing


                    P.S.  I still put black olives on every finger, then eat them one at a time.

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Fall,... I Love this season!

 I love, absolutely LOVE the Fall season. I love the color, I love the smells, I love the promise of cooler temperatures. I love the opportunities to make/try a new soup, bake and try new dessert recipes.

Early November is the best time to Shop Michaels and Joanne’s for Fall foliage and crafts on discount. I wait until after Halloween and then set out my scarecrows and wood crafted pumpkins. 

I purchased Mr. & Mrs. Scarecrow a few years ago and then added some embellishments.

                   They are great just outside the door greeting your guests with a fabulous smile.

                                 Gourds, aren't they fun, and there is so much you can do with them. 

Interesting gourd sites including gourd growers, educational societies, and art related sites.