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Sunday Gratitude

By Lisa Qualls Sunday May 19, 2013

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I love the quiet of my house this Sunday morning. Soon we’ll be rushing about getting everyone out the door to church, but for the next few minutes, it’s me, coffee, my Bible, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer – or his biography, at least. I’m determined to finish reading last month’s book group pick before I move on to the next one. With over 500 pages, every fifteen minutes counts.

We had a hard week, yet there were so many dramatic moments of grace, that as I look back I can see how the Lord carried us every single day.

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THINK

By Lisa Qualls Friday May 17, 2013

I was reminded of this great acronym earlier this week when I saw it hanging on a friend’s refrigerator.

THINK

T: Is it truthful?

H: Is it helpful?

I: Is it inspiring?

N: Is it necessary?

K: Is it kind?

Have you used this with your children? I need to work on this with my kids this summer.

Any other brilliant acronyms you can share with us?

Happy Friday,

Lisa

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