Posted on November 24, 2025
by Jeff Herringshaw
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I gave a child a piece of gum not too long ago. She happily accepted it, popped it into her mouth, began to chew, and walked away. Her mother called out for her to return and say, “Thank you.” The girl acted like she… Continue Reading “Choosing Gratitude, Again”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Appreciate, Appreciation, Discipline, Faith, Give, Give Thanks, God, gratitude, Hope, Humility, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joy, love, Peace, Practice Gratitude, Salvation, Thank You, thankfulness, Thanks, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day
I forgot a friend’s name the other day. For a few moments I couldn’t recall that word that represents someone I care about. It should be so familiar to me. I felt ashamed. Fortunately, the lapse didn’t last long. But moments like these make… Continue Reading “Choosing the Right Memory”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Bad memories, choices, Faith, Forget, Forgetfulness, forgive, forgiveness, Good memories, Grace, gratitude, Hope, Let Go, Life, Life-giving, love, Memories, Memory, Mental Health, Negative thinking, Negative thoughts, Positive thinking, Positive thoughts, Release, Remember, Remembering, Spiritual Health, Testimonies, Testimony, thankfulness, Thanks, Thanksgiving
I had a short stint running track when I was in middle school. It was enjoyable until the coach put me in an 800 meter race that I had not prepared for. As a sprinter, I applied what I knew and started out strong.… Continue Reading “Choosing a Strong Finish”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Arrogance, bad choices, Choose Justice, Choose Righteousness, Chosen, Completion, Don't Stop, Endure, Endure to the end, Faith, Finish Well, Finishing Strong, Forgivness, God's Way, good choices, Hope, Hubris, Humility, Living well, love, Love Mercy, Persevere, Pride, Refusing to learn, Resisting God, Thanks, Thanksgiving, The End, Walk Humbly
A few years back, some friends asked if I would keep their car while they spent a few months working in Asia. I could use it as a second vehicle as long as I took care of it. It ended up being a great… Continue Reading “Choosing to Care About Someone Else’s Stuff”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Belongs to Me, Care, Care for Another, Entrust, Faithful, Faithfulness, fear, Future Reward, Gift, Gifts, God's Kingdom, I Surrender All, Inheritance, It's Mine, Kingdom of God, Lay it down, Let Go, Loss, Mindset, Mine, Ownership, Possessions, Property Management, Release, Reward, Rich Inheritance, Servant, Serve, Serve Another, Steward, Stewardship, Surrender, Talent, Talents, Thankful, Thanks, Thanksgiving, Trust, Trustworthiness, Well Done, Wisdom
Posted on November 20, 2023
by Jeff Herringshaw
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I am afflicted with a condition that I understand many men have. I often cannot see what is right in front of my face. The can of soup I’m looking for in the pantry mysteriously disappears when I go to retrieve it. I’m perplexed… Continue Reading “Choosing the Way of Thanks”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Appreciate, Appreciation, Enter His gates with Thanksgiving, Giving Thanks, God's Goodness, God's Presence, Good Gifts, Goodness, grateful, gratitude, Hope, Hopeful, Open Eyes, Praise, Thank You, Thankful, Thankful Heart, Thanking, Thanks, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, The Heart of Worship, What I have been given
Posted on November 22, 2021
by Jeff Herringshaw
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I am afflicted with a condition that I understand many men have. I often cannot see what is right in front of my face. The can of soup I’m looking for in the pantry mysteriously disappears when I go to retrieve it. I’m perplexed… Continue Reading “Choosing to Give Thanks”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Appreciate, Appreciation, Giving Thanks, Goodness, grateful, gratitude, Provision, Thankful, thankfulness, Thanks, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day
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