It is that time of year just before Thanksgiving where Christmas music is starting to be heard and snow is falling somewhere. As a way to encourage others to think of what they are grateful for, here are 30 things I am grateful for this year:

1. The Bible and the truth of Jesus
2. A warm home to live in
3. Family who loves me
4. A niece and nephew
5. A fiance that loves me
6. A running car
7. Being a part of a ministry that is changing lives
8. Having friends that stick by my side through thick and thin
9. Being healthy
10. Being able to explore this amazing planet God has made for us
11. My faith in Christ alone
12. My testimony
13. The joy I find in blogging and creating content
14. Clothing that fits me
15. Food in the pantry
16. The patience to keep bonsai trees alive
17. The joy of teaching
18. Coffee and how relaxing it is to make it
19. Good conversations
20. The ability to serve others
21. Having modern plumbing
22. Being a part of a gospel centered church
23. Being a mentor to young men
24. Being a part of a community group that prays for me
25. Being a part of a community group that serves others
26. Having an education
27. Having clean drinking water
28. Having to admit my weaknesses to God and allow Him to work through them
29. Having this blog
30. Allowing me to be a part of your life

Thank you for taking the time to read through this list! I would like to challenge a few other bloggers to create a similar list:

1. Lydia
2. Sadia
3. BeautyBeyondBones
4. Steve
5. PureGlory

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