To Be Thankful For

TO BE THANKFUL FOR: The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. The taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. My shadow who...

I Asked, He Gave

I ASKED, HE GAVE I asked for Strength…..And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong. I asked for Wisdom…….And God gave me Problems to solve. I asked for Prosperity…And God gave me a Brain and Brawn to work. I asked for Courage……And God gave me Danger to overcome....

The Blessing of Thorns

THE BLESSING OF THORNS Sandra felt as low as the heels of her shoes as she pushed against a November gust and the florist shop door. Her life had been easy, like a spring breeze. Then in the fourth month of her second pregnancy, a minor automobile accident stole...

The Hand

THE HAND Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun assignment — to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class might be considered economically disadvantaged, but still many would celebrate the holiday with turkey and other traditional...