Today I am thankful for:

1) God's redeeming grace.

2) Holy Worlds.

3) Coffee

Today I'm thankful for -

Jesus suffering and dying for me, so I can have my sins washed away by His blood.

The encouragement of other brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Pippin, who is super cute and cuddly at the moment, and keeps me smiling.

Family times.

Today I'm thankful for -

God loving me enough to stretch me.

For the ability to pray.

For the Lord's reminders to me of how I should live.

Tonight, I'm thankful for....

* The opportunity to visit with my mom's family over the past two days

* Bible memory verses

* A nice chat with my mom this evening

* Truth from God's Word to ponder

Today I am thankful for my Mother, who has sat with me and worked on my story plot for ages, giving me lots of good ideas to use!

How lovely!

It's been so encouraging to see y'all's 'thankful' posts. Thank you for sharing them!

Today, as while working on my Bible study and memory verses, I thought it would be cool to go through some of my recent memory passages and give thanks for some of the things directly mentioned in the verses.

Thank you, God, for...
* Forgiveness of sins through His name (Acts 10:43)
* Training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)
* Eternal life (Titus 1:2)
* The great blessing of knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8)
* Gladness through His presence (Acts 2:28)
* God's perfect patience (1 Timothy 1:16, 2 Peter 3:9)

Good idea.

It was!

I'm thankful for...

My book being published
Warm rain on a summer day
Friends who love me no matter what
Listening to soundtracks with my siblings
Jumping on the trampoline
My horse, Pioneer
Good books to read

1. The Epistle of 1 Peter
2. Martyn Lloyd-Jones books.
3. Guitars. Because what would music be without them?
4. My pastor, who is awesome and a good friend.
5. The reality of God's grace.
6. The beauty of God's forgiveness.
7. The blessedness of God's sovereignty.

1) Emails from friends
2) Quoting Bible passages with my family
3) Theological discussions
4) Gods creativity
5) The fact that God does not sleep when I do

1.) The opportunities the Lord presents me with even when I don't realize what they're for.
2.) Those prayers that are answered in unexpected ways.
3.) Laughter
4.) Expression through the arts
5.) Communities of believers

I'm thankful for:

Prayer
Supportive Friends
Bible
Airi, who encouraged me this morning with the most beautiful letter and gift; it came right in the middle of something stressful, so I was able to sit down and read; it was beautiful, and very encouraging. You're a wonderful friend, Airi, and for that I am very thankful.

*hugs you tight * Nah, I just love you! It's not hard to be good under those types of emotions.

I'm thankful for the rain which Matthew brought to Kansas.

I am thankful for libraries and bibliophiles
...the smell of old books
...the clouds which just might bring us rain
...vacation time and family all wrapped up in one week
...cool hats
...and the divine gift of music which alternately drvies me to randomness and also keeps me sane.

I'm thankful for...

* Having special friends to miss
* God's creativity
* The ability to be creative
* Rest
* Bible Bee scores being released tonight

I am thankful for all my adopted siblings... I adopted ya'll for a reason.

1. The English Standard Version of the Bible.
2. Pumpkin spice coffee.
3. Good friends off and online.
4. Good music.
5. God's magnificent grace.

1. The Gospel of God.
2. Getting to preach that.
3. Sustaining grace.
4. Joy in Christ.
5. The Hand of Providence. (Though sometimes brutal.)

1. Highlighted Bible verses that mean a lot to me.
2. Cheerful music
3. Mint chocolate chip ice cream.
4. Two parents that guide me to do my best
5. The Lord of the Rings books. All 1137 pages, plus the beautiful maps.

1. Chatting with you awesome folks.
2. Knives.
3. My church.
4. God's daily graces.

1. The privilege of prayer.
2. God's great love with which He loves us.
3. Good musical reminders.
4. Good conversations with good friends.

1. Awesome friends.
2. Awesome parents.
3. Awesome place to live.
4. Awesome God.

5. The privilege of prayer.
6. The burdens I carry.
7. The burdens God carries for me.
8. The unfailing love of God.

1. The time to take vacations and on them see and appreciate the beauty of God's creation.
2. The chance to write books.
3. Life, in all its simplicities and complications, and always a new day to enjoy the time God has given me.
4. Living in such a wonderful state.
5. Being part of such a fun and godly family.
6. My great church and our fabulous pastor.
7. Music.
8. Health.
9. Peace.
10. Last but not least, everyone on HW: those I've met, those I haven't, and those I will. You guys are great!

1) That there is always something to give thanks for
2) God's control over everything
3) Peace in the midst of sorrow
4) That God's word is always true
5) My sweet three year old sister
6) A beautiful autumn
7) Encouraging hymns

1. My wonderful adopted siblings.
2. Good books to read and study.
3. The chance to create a compelling story.
4. The many things I'm learning about writing, theology, and my friends on HW.
5. Encouragement and support during difficult times.
6. God's mercies, which are new every morning.

1. All of my amazing friends.
2. All of my amazing adopted siblings.
3. My cat.
4. My favorite band, Celtic Thunder.
5. Inspirational quotes I find on Pinterest

I'm thankful for the whole year I've gotten to spend with Holy Worlders! (plus a few days)

I'm very thankful for

1. The will-be-two-years-come-February that I have spent on Holy Worlds. You have meant so much to me! :')
2. All my siblings, both adopted and otherwise.
3. God's love and mercy which He rains down on me each day.
4. My parents, who have tried so hard to do what is right amidst trials, stress, and confusion.

Since Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, I though it appropriate to drop a few thoughts in here.

I am thankful for:

1. Every day that God gives me.
2. A wonderful, caring, fun-loving family.
3. All my adopted siblings on HW. You guys are better than awesome!
4. Health to enjoy the holiday.
5. Freedom.
6. Books and writing, and books about writing.
7. Sound theology.
8. Truth.
9. Love.
10. Peace.

Today I'm thankful for:
1. My adorable new cousin
2. A whole week off school!
3. The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy
4. Hot chocolate with whipped cream
5. Crisp fall leaves

1. Poetry
2. Music
3. That I am able to spend Thanksgiving with my family, and am not elsewhere
4. The Skype calls that happen most Thursdays.
5. My mom and dad (and I suppose my brother, even if he drives me insane most of the time, )

*A wonderful week out of town with my family
*God's Word
*Beautiful mountains
*God's awesome creation
*Music
*Thanksgiving Day this week
*Holy Worlds
*Close friends on HW

- a successful concert last Sunday
- cute kids at work who make life very interesting and very colorful
- godly advice from people who are older and wiser
- friends who are so encouraging and fun to be with

- Little kids
- The woods outside my house
- Being alive

I'm thankful for:
•A caring family
•A church that builds me up as a Christian
•The many times God has pulled me back just in time
•God helping me to find HW/bringing me here
•The many many good friends (better than my previous 'best' friends) and adopted siblings (and adoptful siblings, since most of mine adopted me )
•My laptop
•The ability to run
•God making me to be His own--changing me from His enemy to be His son.

Today I'm thankful for:
*Pretty Christmas lights
*Making pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving
*Going to Black Friday sales that start on Thursday (let's see how long I'm thankful for this )
*The " " smiley
*"Carol of the Bells" by TSO

- A little brother who can blow up countless balloons for me so that I don't pass out from lack of oxygen
- Noelle's homecoming
- My amazing parents who make so many sacrifices in order to keep the family going

1. Stuffing and turkey.
2. Friends to share the holiday with.
3. The ability to write.
4. Our wonderful church.
5. Music.

I am thankful for my dog, who is really a sweetheart and polite compared to most dogs. And I don't have to play fetch with him. He makes ME get exercise.

I'm thankful for my friends and siblings.

I'm thankful for...

1. God
2. Salvation
3. Family and friends
4. Writing and books
5. Music and songwriting
6. Pets and other nice animals
7. Holy Worlds

I am thankful for language and expression. God was really great to create such a lovely thing.

I'm thankful for my Holy World community as well as the people I interact with in life. They teach me things every day and for that I am incredibly blessed.

I am thankful for the grace and forgiveness God gives us. I have no idea where I'd be without it.

~Calen

Music..that God created it, that we can make it in so many ways, and though we can't see it like we can nature, it's so beautiful.

Amen to that!

I'm thankful for a loving family and such great friends, both in real life and all you here on HW.

I'm thankful for the vacation we're taking next week.

I am thankful for Jay's friendship, and encouragement.

I'm thankful for two blessed years on HW. I can't believe it's been so long, and yet I can't believe it's only been two years!