Find out which articles sparked interest at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the fourth quarter of 2018. Below you will discover the top viewed, shared, and featured posts.
Top Viewed & Shared Posts
Fourth Quarter 2018
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Number One
Why Embrace Gratitude in the Midst of the Unexpected
Are you finding it hard to embrace thankfulness in this season of your life? Is your life riddled with pain, loss, and challenges – making it difficult to see anything worthy of praise? I know, I have been there too. However, having a grateful heart brings many benefits. Find out the ten reasons why we need to embrace gratitude in the midst of the unexpected.
Number Two
How to Embrace Gratitude in the Midst of the Unexpected
Did you know we all benefit from adding more gratitude into our lives? When it comes to overwhelming circumstances, being thankful can feel like an impossible task. However, learning how to embrace gratitude in the midst of the unexpected will not only be helpful – it is essential!
Number Three
How to Keep a Strong Faith When Disappointed
Do you think it is difficult to connect with someone when you feel they have let you down? If your answer is yes – it shouldn’t come as a big surprise when your relationship with God becomes distant in the midst of unwanted circumstances. However, we need to know how to keep and continue to build a strong faith even when we are disappointed with God.
One of My Favorites
Fourth Quarter 2018
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When You Are Disappointed with God
Do you ever find yourself disappointed with God? Sometimes it can almost feel like blasphemy to entertain such thoughts. Then to utter our displeasure, one might begin to wonder; does it mean we have no faith? But then again – aren’t we humans full of expectations, wants, and desires?
Maree Dee’s Posts Featured on Other Blogs
Fourth Quarter 2018
On some Blog link-ups, the host will select an article to feature on their website. It is a great honor and source of encouragement when a post is chosen to be featured.
To find a few of my favorite places where I often share my posts, click here.
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Top Viewed Guest Post
Fourth Quarter 2018
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Finding Hope in Surrender
Have you ever noticed when we hold so tight to what we think can be controlled, our hope disappears or fades? Have you been there? Are you there now? Let me introduce you to my friend, Lori Schumaker, who has a beautiful website, “Searching for Moments.” She is our guest today, sharing how surrender is key to finding hope.
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It looks like you had a great 4th quarter! Thank you for all of your work and wisdom.
Anita – Thank you!! I am so glad you stopped by to take a look. Blessings, Maree
What a great idea! I love how you did the work for us- gathering all the best together in one place. Thank you sharing all of these gems and in such a easy way for us to use. You always have such authentic, insightful posts💕
Gretchen,
You are too kind. Thank you for your encouragement and stopping by to read. Blessings, Maree
Thanks for this round up of your cream of the crop, Maree Dee. And I love that you focus so much on gratitude. I’ve found that to be key to keeping my heart in the right place in life too. I’ll be pinning, my friend!
Beth – THank you for your sweet note. I agree gratitude helps keep the heart in the right place. Thank you for sharing my post. Maree
Amazing how many of these posts have to do with gratitude. Cultivating a lifestyle of gratitude has been first and foremost on my mind lately. Shedding the robe of ingratitude and putting on the robe of gratitude–sounds simple, but it’s a struggle. I seem to be wired for the opposite of what I want to live. When I find myself being an ingrate, I remind myself of what God did for me, even though I am all that. Praise the Lord for His all-encompassing mercy and grace!
Patsy – I would say you are on the right path. Keep up the good work on noticing what you have to be grateful for. Blessings, Maree
Well, Maree, I’d have a list a mile long of my favorites from you! Love you!
Leslie – Ahhh – You made my evening. Thank you for your kind words. I too love your posts. Maree
Posts like this are so insightful. We see what’s really ministering to the hearts of our readers. I’ve never done a roundup (my blog is too young), but I love the idea and always enjoy them on other blogs. Thanks so much for your faithfulness to write such encouragement!
Jana – What a sweet note. Thank you, your words mean the world. Maree
You had some great posts last fall, Maree. That is something to celebrate. Thanks for sharing your roundup!
Betsy – Thank you for your kind encouragement. I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Maree
I recognize and remember several of these, Maree. Thank you for your authentic words and sharing this roundup!
Bethany – Thank you!! You are too sweet. Maree