by Beth Vice | Nov 27, 2025 | Christmas, Faith, Gratitude, Holidays, Hope, Thanksgiving
We hope for so many things in life, but are often confounded and confused when: Our boss takes the company in a whole new direction than we’re prepared to go. When our pastor shuts down a ministry, we feel is essential. When our spouse has a completely different... 
by Beth Vice | Nov 23, 2023 | Faith, Gratitude, Hope, Love, Parenting, Thanksgiving
As we look forward to Thanksgiving tomorrow, this piece in the series seems especially appropriate. Thanksgiving seems to me to be the purest of holidays. With no wish lists and huge decorating frenzies, we simply gather and thank God for all our blessings. What... by Beth Vice | Nov 24, 2022 | Faith, Family, Gratitude, Holidays, Hope, Jesus, Love, Praise, Relationships, Thanksgiving
I woke up this morning with a profound sense of gratitude. I heard our heat come on as the wind whipped furiously at our house. I snuggled deeper into the covers and praised God for our home, for food to eat and clothes to wear, for dear friends and family, and most... by Beth Vice | Nov 18, 2022 | Faith, Fear, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Growth, Hope, Jesus, Love, Praise, Prayer, Thanksgiving, Understanding the Bible
Have you ever read a passage or verse in the Bible and started to meditate on it, then have the Lord stop you short and give you a completely different message than what you first thought? That’s what happened to me this morning. I’ve just started the Old Testament... by Beth Vice | Nov 25, 2021 | Faith, Family, Gratitude, Growth, Holidays, Hope, Jesus, Parenting, Praise, Thanksgiving, Understanding the Bible
Thanks to a verse from the psalms, I have a new idea on how to start and end each day. courtesy of Luis Quintero, Pexels Thanksgiving is almost here and I’ve been trying to focus on being thankful each day this month. It’s an uphill fight, not that I don’t have loads... by Beth Vice | Dec 2, 2020 | Faith, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Growth, Hope, Jesus, Thanksgiving, Travel
The last day of our Weird Oregon trip, Sunday, October 25, dawned bright and sunny, but well below freezing. The Astoria Column, our first destination, rises 600 feet above sea level from Coxcomb Hill where ocean breezes chill even on warm days. So Kelly and I...