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| ps from ps – storms”Every time I think of you, I thank my God.” – Paul, to the church of the Philippians. But do we? Because I know that I can very easily slip up on showing thankfulness to and for the many things that God has placed into my life, I thought there also my be a chance that you might do that as well. So, for the next few weeks, we’re going to dwell in thankfulness for just a few of the many things that God has blessed us with and I bet that you have/are blessed by the same things! Being thankful physically rewires the brain to lower stress hormones like cortisol, improves sleep, and boosts feel-good neurotransmitters (dopamine/serotonin), leading to higher happiness and lower anxiety. Spiritually, it fosters peace, deepens connections with others, and helps individuals find meaning by focusing on positive outcomes rather than just hardships. So let’s get after it! Today, I remember storms and I thank God for them. I’m sitting in my garage writing this afternoon during a quick thunderstorm. I’ve always loved storms. Rain, wind, snow, thunder, lightning, baramoter drops….bring it all on. I don’t like the devastation and loss of life that comes with them sometimes. It reminds me that we have set up our lives in a very “alive” place and creation always has the last word. But I do love the quick bursts that water the lawn. They remind me I’m part of something bigger. A creation that is for sure alive and well and renewing itself. One that God put into action. One that we get to care for and enjoy. Most storms are short lived. And can even be beautiful. They change our schedules sometimes. They reroute are plans and remind us that we can’t always be in control of everything. And maybe that’s a really good and needed reminder. May we look forward to the upcoming storms that remind us for God’s creation renewing itself, and thank God for them. Amen. Still in One Peace, PS |
June 10, 2026
