It has been some time since I posted on my blog. I have wanted to, but have been so busy with everything that consumes my life! My ministry, my family, and my schooling seem to monopolize every waking moment of my life. There are times when I wish I could eliminate one thing or another from my life, but then realize that each part of what I am doing is significant in some way or another. When I get to the point where I have burnt my candle from one end and the other, only to meet in the middle, is when it can seem incredibly easy to slip into a spirit of un-thankfulness. Sometimes, we tend to focus on the struggles, the trials, the stress of life, and the things that just down right make us tired instead of looking past the haze to see what God is doing. During this season, most everyone is taking time to say what they are thankful for. On the other hand, it is a time filled with incredible stress and calendars that have no blank spots, so it can be easy to forget the meaning of ...