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Keeping A Gratitude Journal

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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Before Caroline was born, I started the daily practice of keeping a gratitude journal. Each night before I went to sleep, I would write down 3-5 things I was thankful for that day. It might be something that happened, something I saw, something I …

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“Sit Still” by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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“Ye shall not go out with haste” (Isaiah 52:12). I do not believe that we have begun to understand the marvelous power there is in stillness. We are in such a hurry–we must be doing–so that we are in danger of not giving God a …

Category: MarginTag: Waiting on God

On Being a Weird Sheep

Monday, December 6, 2021 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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I mentioned the other day that God allowed me to discover the concept of “weird sheep” which was completely new to me. I so relate to this concept. The initial information that caught my eye was on Telegram. Dr. Michael Yeadon wrote: DO …

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Psalm 119:1-8

Monday, December 6, 2021 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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"How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands."

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Psalms (Bible)

Proverbs 28:1-12

Friday, December 3, 2021 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Proverbs 28:1-12 The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are as bold as a lion. A land in rebellion has many rulers,but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. A destitute leader who oppresses the pooris like a driving …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Proverbs (Bible)

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | Hymns & Carols

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Luke 2:8-14 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And …

Category: Hymns & Bible ReadingsTag: Christmas Hymns & Carols

Amos 5:8-15

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Amos 5:8-15 He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns darkness into dawn and darkens day into night, who summons the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth— the LORD is His name— He flashes destruction on the strong, so that …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Amos (Bible)

James 1:13-27

Friday, November 26, 2021 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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James 1:13-27 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: James (Bible)

Thanksgiving Reading and Hymns

Thursday, November 25, 2021 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Happy Thanksgiving! Our Thanksgiving will be a quiet one with just the three of us. We are thankful for each other, our home, our work, and our health. Above all, we are thankful for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. If you would enjoy some …

Category: Simple Holidays & TraditionsTag: Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving Hymns

Psalm 52

Monday, November 22, 2021 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Psalm 52 Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The loving devotion of God endures all day long. Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah You …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Psalms (Bible)
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I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

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