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 | Aug 2, 2023 | Faith, Gratitude, Hope, Praise
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My heart is aching today for those I love who are in deep distress. I feel helpless. I cannot heal their bodies, change their past, protect them against unfair accusations, or make others treasure them as they should. I can’t do these things for myself, much less for... by Beth Vice | Jun 20, 2023 | Crisis, Death, Family, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Hope, Jealousy, Parenting, Relationships
I know people whose families have been ripped apart after their parents or grandparents died and those remaining argued and grabbed for what their loved ones left behind. Relationships were permanently severed, leaving bitter resentment between family members. This is... 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...