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This week…thoughts point toward Sunday. The greatest gift of love, mercy, and forgiveness ever given.

This song says it all “What Love is This” by Kari Jobe

What Love is This?

Joy Dare…are taking the Dare? Are you being intentionally grateful every single day…throughout the day. Sometimes it is hard. Very hard.

Here is the April Joy Dare Calendar…or just keep your own list…counting to 1000 this year.

Counting to 1000…3 gifts each day:

259. Forgiveness after patience had ended and tempers flared

260. The promise of the rainbow

261. My new “Redeemed” necklace…what a reminder!

262. Snuggling with my babies

263. Holding hands on a walk

264. My husband’s arms wrapped around me

265. Grace

266. Love

267. Forgiveness

268. Easter Resurrection Garden springing new growth

269. A precious lost toy now found

270. A baby bird

271. I love you

272. A sleeping boy on my lap

273. Sweet niece reaching her arms up to be held

274. Playing basketball with my new pink basketball…give from my youngest boy. 🙂

275. Unending circle of my wedding ring

276. The new tables my oldest son put together for Mommy 🙂

277. Puffy clouds against a brilliant blue sky

278. Marshmallows waiting to be roasted

279. Our hearts after being cleansed by the blood of Jesus

Are you joining us in the dare? Why not leave some of things you are grateful for below?

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Mary Clendenin

Mary Clendenin lives on the family farm with her husband and 2 sons, whom she home schools. She enjoys farm life with her guys, gardening and making memories with her family. She loves to help others learn how to live a healthier lifestyle, learn about natural remedies and how to do business at home. Mary believes that home and family is your first ministry and a legacy that will live on long after you are gone.

2 Comments

  • Christina says:

    Enjoyed reading your list today. Visiting from Ann’s place. Loved #272, those days are far and few in between at my house:) And a pink basketball–fabulous!

  • Mary Souther says:

    I love #273;) That’s great you are doing the Joy Dare. What a great week to be grateful for all our God has given us! Thanks for writing Mary:)