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Category: Gratitude

3 Avenues for Joy: The Birthday Spiritual Progress Report

Sharing 3 specific things that catapulted my spiritual growth and allowed me to experience more joy this year, as I measure birthdays by spiritual growth instead of numbers (because who wants to get older?!).

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Faithfulness, God's will, Gratitude, Prayer, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 4 Comments August 14, 2023

Jesus Loves YOU

Sharing a story of how a pressure-washed message in the middle of the street reminded me of an important truth on a day I needed it. This also ties into Mother's Day.

Alexa Schexnaildre Comparison, Faith, God's will, Gratitude, Mary, Surrender, Trust, Uncategorized, Waiting Leave a comment July 11, 2023May 11, 2024

Giving Thanks in All Things

We are called to give thanks both for the blessings we can see and for God's glory in the ways we cannot see it. God is bigger than what we can understand , and His glory and love for us are not dependent on circumstances.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Gratitude 2 Comments November 22, 2021June 22, 2023

Happy(?) Birthday: Experiencing Gratitude in the Midst of Grief

Gratitude doesn’t make the grief disappear, but with God’s grace there can still be gratitude and deeper experiences in the midst of grief.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Gratitude, Grief 3 Comments August 13, 2020June 22, 2023

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St. Angela Merici, Metairie, LA: Summer Series: "Freedom of Spirit: Experiencing Joy and Gratitude" June 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Holy Family Hall

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