Category Archives: 1000 Gifts

When the Enemy is at Work (1467-1493)

Posted on November 19, 2013 by byhisdesign5

Sometimes it is so evident that Satan is at work. Those times when the finances going out are greater than the ones coming in. Then the bake sale to raise money for the youth trip is a total bust. Times … Continue reading →

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The Week it was SO Cold (1437-1460)

Posted on November 13, 2013 by byhisdesign5

It is cold in Georgia. I know that my more northern friends are laughing – particularly the ones in Canada, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska. But I have adjusted to the mild and short southern Louisiana winters. This cold front – with … Continue reading →

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Joyful gifts (1413-1436)

Posted on November 1, 2013 by byhisdesign5

εὐχαριστὲω 1413. A multicultural worship service that speaks to my heart 1414. Flag bearers carrying 80+ flags to represent the 80 + different countries 1415. Prayers of healing over Pop before his surgery 1416. A little glimpse of heaven as … Continue reading →

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Day-to-day Counting (1390-1412)

Posted on October 22, 2013 by byhisdesign5

Counting in the everyday. This is where we find the most awesome gifts. 1390. gifts re-read; Revelation, this time reading out loud with the girls and the Man 1391. re-reading gifts 1-1389; such an amazing blessing 1392. the third player … Continue reading →

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When frustration takes over (1366-1389)

Posted on October 15, 2013 by byhisdesign5

εὐχαριστὲω Challenged to get my heart right with God; needing to release and accept forgiveness before partaking.  Knowing that my frustration with certain issues was something that the Lord wanted me to hand over to Him. I know that we … Continue reading →

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A Week with Firsts (1344-1365)

Posted on October 7, 2013 by byhisdesign5

I went to work…nothing special! Got in the car, drove to the hospital, got ready to work. I didn’t want to. I actually walked in with a yucky attitude. I wanted to be home with the girls; enjoying the beautiful Saturday … Continue reading →

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A New Orleans weekend (1322 – 1343)

Posted on October 1, 2013 by byhisdesign5

The counting continues…. Counting does not come naturally. I look and sometimes forget all the amazing gifts He has given. Getting back in the habit of counting those gifts; knowing that in the counting is the blessing. 1322. sweet sleeping … Continue reading →

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those months that I missed (1297 – 1321)

Posted on September 23, 2013 by byhisdesign5

εὐχαριστὲω 1297. Relentless Pursuit of Him…. 1298. a new year of this amazing journey 1299. days at work when He continues to amaze me with His grace 1300. fireworks exploding all around to bring in the new year 1301. yummy … Continue reading →

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a life of gratitude (1263 – 1296)

Posted on December 31, 2012 by byhisdesign5

 εὐχαριστὲω This time of the year….joyful, wonderous, stressful! Choosing to step back and not be overcome with the commercialized and materialistic part of this season is hard. Yet he says, “Be still, and know that I am God!” Keeping the … Continue reading →

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a life of gratitude (1227 – 1262)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by byhisdesign5

εὐχαριστὲω Getting back to normal – yet not wanting the old “normal.”  Eyes open and hearts full – we return to our city praying that we will not go quietly back to the same old routine. Praying that these intense … Continue reading →

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