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Daily Gratitude
Encouragement and reflections to help you pause, give thanks, and find joy in life’s everyday blessings.


How to Use Storytelling to Teach Life Lessons at Home
Kids don’t usually respond to lectures but they love stories. Storytelling is one of the easiest ways to teach life lessons without it feeling like a lesson. Through characters and adventures, children learn about kindness, honesty, and patience in a way that sticks. Instead of being told “share your toys,” they watch a character learn the joy of sharing. Books give us gentle teaching tools wrapped up in fun and kids won’t even realize how much they’re learning. Looking for b
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Gratitude in Action: When You Share What You Learn, You Light the Way for Others
Have you ever thought about how many lessons you’ve learned the hard way? The moments when life stretched you, taught you, and molded you into someone stronger and wiser? Those lessons are gifts, not just for you, but for others walking the same path. When we take the time to document what we learn , we’re doing more than keeping notes. We’re creating a map, one that helps others travel the same road with fewer stumbles and more confidence. Every insight, mistake, and moment
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The Power of Curiosity: Why Kids Should Always Be Wondering
Children are natural explorers they ask questions about everything! And that’s a good thing. Curiosity is how kids learn about the world, stretch their imagination, and even grow in faith. When we encourage curiosity, we’re giving kids permission to dream, discover, and seek truth. Books that inspire wonder spark lifelong learning and creativity. So the next time your child asks “why?” for the tenth time, smile you’re raising a thinker! Want stories that feed curiosity while
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How Children’s Books Teach Gratitude in Simple, Fun Ways
Gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids. But “say thank you” only goes so far, children learn best through stories....
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10 Creative Ways to Make Storytime Magical for Your Child
Story time is more than books it’s bonding, laughter, and imagination! If bedtime feels routine, here are 10 fun ways to make story time...
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Why Reading Faith-Based Stories Builds Stronger, Kinder Kids
As parents and grandparents, we all want our little ones to grow into kind, thoughtful people. But teaching values isn’t always easy....
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10 Romantic Date Night Ideas
Date night doesn’t always mean fancy dinners or long drives into the city. Sometimes the sweetest memories are made right at home,...
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Fall Feelings Incoming
I don’t mean to rush the seasons but… Dear Fall, if you’re listening...we’re ready. (And by “we,” I mean me and my crockpot.)
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Everyday Comforts
Today’s gratitude goes out to the unsung heroes of hygiene : 🚿 Hot showers that wash away the stress. 🧼 Soap that smells like heaven...
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Turning “STUPID” Into Gratitude
Flipping a hurtful word into a powerful message of hope and thankfulness
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Christian Marriage
Today, I’m pausing to give thanks for marriage — God’s sacred and beautiful design. Not always easy, not always smooth… but always worth...
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I write for moments like this...❤️
To every parent, grandparent, or caregiver who’s shared The Adventures of Titan with a little one—you are the real magic behind the...
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Our Marriage is a Blessing
I am with my soulmate, and we share a life full of love.
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Gratitude for the Small Stuff
Sometimes it's the little things—hot coffee, a wagging tail, a quiet moment—that fill your heart the most. What small thing are you...
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Grateful for Lessons from Struggle
Hard seasons hurt. But looking back, I see how they grew my roots deeper. I’m grateful for what I learned, even when it didn’t feel like...
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Grateful for My Husband’s Quiet Love
It’s not always flowers and fanfare. But his steady presence, his “How was your day?” and his late-night laughs—they are the love stories...
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Grateful for Blank Pages
Empty pages can be intimidating. But today, I’m seeing them as promises—space to dream, create, and share my truth. I’m grateful for the...
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Grateful for the Woman I’m Becoming
I used to think I had to be everything for everyone. Now I’m learning to just be me. Today I’m grateful for growth, grace, and the...
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Grateful for Titan
He never judges, never holds a grudge, and always knows when I need a nudge or a cuddle. Today, I’m grateful for Titan, my silly, loyal...
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Grateful for Breath
Some days start with joy. Others begin with heaviness. But every day, I’m grateful for breath—the quiet proof that I get another chance...
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