At a prayer event a number of years ago, while joyful music streamed from the band declaring the triumphant coming of Jesus and His kingdom,
The coronavirus is named for the crown-like appearance it has from the protrusions around its edges, an image that provokes me to consider its rule
“All we can do is wait.” The use of this phrase is disingenuous to the word “wait.” In this case, “all we can do” is
Every moment is alive with the potential to produce life. At the heart of every moment is an opportunity to respond. Indeed, it is the only control we have over our lives. Though our responses do not always change our outcomes, they transform who we are, how we live, and how we impact those around us.
Our responses are based upon our perspectives. Gratitude is one such perspective that soars above the rest, like a mountain peak positioning us to overlook the landscape of our lives with clarity, humility, and a spirit of service. It cuts through offense and entitlement, and recognizes the sacrifices that have been given to make our lives possible. It spurs us on to distribute to others what we have been freely given…
Elyse is a lover of Jesus, a wife to Bryan her beloved, and a school district employee where she serves the students in the hometown where she grew up. Besides writing, Elyse’s passions include playing the violin, prayer, reading, hiking, and a good cheeseburger.
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