Rebecca Stark is the author of The Good Portion: Godthe second title in The Good Portion series.

The Good Portion: God explores what Scripture teaches about God in hopes that readers will see his perfection, worth, magnificence, and beauty as they study his triune nature, infinite attributes, and wondrous works. 

                     

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Thursday
Aug152013

Thankful Thursday

It’s nearly summer’s end, and I have much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for

  • the best summer ever, weather-wise. Lots of sun and moderate temperatures, but rain for the garden, too. The baby pool in the back yard got plenty of use—and we’re not guaranteed any days warm enough for outdoor swimming. 
  • all the thunderstorms, too, reminding me of Minnesota where I grew up. (Thunderstorms can be rare here, but not this year.)
  • a flourishing veggie garden with peas, broccoli, tomatoes, lettuce, kale, cauliflower, swiss chard, onions and potatoes ready to eat now, and carrots and beets that will be ready soon. It’s also the very first year my garden’s been relatively weed-free. I’m thankful for the time and energy to keep it that way.
  • for the raven that barked at my dog yesterday. What amazing birds they are!
  • for the beautiful world we live in and my corner of it in particular.
  • for family around me. That all of my children and grandchildren live in my town is one of God’s great blessings to me.
  • for the opportunities to serve my family this week. 
  • for opportunities to write in the weeks to come.
  • for this upcoming weekend. It’s a long one and unscheduled for me, and for that, I am thankful.
  • for the music I hear as I write.
  • for the gift of salvation and the gift of faith through which I receive it.
  • for God’s gracious recreative work within; for the good works he foreordained for me.
  • for the immeasurable riches of God’s grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

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Reader Comments (2)

I can't wait to see the beauty of where you live!

August 16, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterKim Shay

Let's hope the leaves are in full color. And still on the trees.

August 17, 2013 | Registered Commenterrebecca

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