In times of loss and uncertainty, thankfulness can be found by having a healthy perspective and trusting that God has something better in store for us.
Category: Preserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Worship and Thankfulness in the Middle
A woman and her friend experienced a potentially dangerous situation while trying to attend Kwanzaafest in Dallas, but were protected from the worst and encouraged to be thankful for the experience.
Preserved By Purpose: Boaz Ain’t Broke- Part 3
Boaz demonstrated wholeness in his life by recognizing the importance of connections with others, as seen in his interactions with the kinsman redeemer of Ruth and his willingness to follow tradition and trust God.
Preserved By Purposed: Boaz Ain’t Broke- Part 2
Boaz’s actions in the Old Testament book of Ruth show that he was whole emotionally and spiritually, as he recognized and respected God’s presence and power, and encouraged Ruth to trust in God.
Preserved by Purpose – Boaz Ain’t Broke
The biblical story of Ruth and Boaz is a reminder that the person we are looking for in love should be whole emotionally, spiritually, financially, and physically, and not broken.
Preserved by Purpose: Perfected in the Process
Shewanda Riley, a Dallas-based author, reflects on her journey of overcoming perfectionism and finding success in writing, emphasizing the importance of the process of writing rather than just the finished product.
Preserved by Purpose: The Paddle Boat Blessing
A woman and her 14-year-old companion experienced a nerve-wracking paddle boat ride that ended with a rescue, reminding them to trust in God and not rely on their own efforts.
Preserved By Purpose- Nails, Tires & Prayer
A nail in a car tire caused the author to reflect on how often we magnify the bad in our lives when the reality is not as bad as we think.
Preserved by Purpose: Falling in Love with Laughter
Shawanda Riley, PhD, a college professor fell in front of her class in a comedic anecdote she recalls fondly. The anecdote provides a real-life example of learning from everyday examples, and teaching the importance of laughter as the best medicine.
Preserved By Purpose: Surviving the Aftermath of the Storm
After Hurricane Katrina, many survivors were inspired to rebuild their lives, but the aftermath of the storm still stirs up mixed emotions of sadness and hopefulness, reminding us that God has given us power through our faith to ride out the storm as long as our focus remains on Jesus.
