Word-filled Wednesday

Renee Ann Smith — November 23, 2011 — 41 Comments

“The grateful heart
That springs forth in joy
Is not acquired in a moment;
It is the fruit of a thousand choices.”
~Nancy Leigh DeMoss~

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Renee Ann Smith

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I teach literature in a Christian high school by day and write inspirational fiction by night. I love to share heart-touching quotes and stories here on my blog. So glad you stopped by!

41 responses to Word-filled Wednesday

Juju at Tales of Whimsy… November 23, 2011 at 8:42 am

I adore this quote and this picture. Thank you darling for sharing it. Happy Thanksgiving

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 10:27 am
  
  Same to you, Juju! And I loved the pics of your adorable baby showers. So fun.
  
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Ruth November 23, 2011 at 9:02 am

Happy Thanksgiving! Adore the picture, I just love vintage art like that!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 10:29 am
  
  I know–something about those vintage pics makes me feel all warm and nostalgic inside. Have a lovely holiday, Ruth. Blessings!
  
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Paula Osborne November 23, 2011 at 9:13 am

Happy Thanksgiving…. I too love this ole picture and the verse is great. We are especially thankful this year because a nephew in Tx is getting a kidney donated to him from a member of his church, I pray others will think to be a donar when needed.

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 10:30 am
  
  What a wonderful blessing, Paula! Thanks for sharing it here. I pray that all goes well for your nephew. Happy Thanksgiving
  
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pia November 23, 2011 at 9:22 am

It’s true, in everything we do or say, we have to do so in the name or the Lord.

Happy thanksgiving!!!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 10:30 am
  
  Thanks, Pia! Wishing you many lovely moments as you celebrate.
  
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Patty Wysong November 23, 2011 at 9:34 am

This is such a fun graphic and a great verse to go with it!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 10:31 am
  
  Same to you, Patty! I enjoyed visiting your lovely blog.
  
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Gwendolyn Gage November 23, 2011 at 11:25 am

It’s true! We should be doing everything — even the little things — all for the glory of God. A beautiful picture and poem, Renee! Thanks for shairng! I hope that you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 12:39 pm
  
  Thanks, Gwen! I appreciate your sweet encouragement over the internet and hope your holiday is joyful!
  
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Alida November 23, 2011 at 2:41 pm

What a sweet graphic!

Happy Thanksgiving to you,
Alida

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 5:01 pm
  
  Thanks and blessings, Alida!
  
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Tracy November 23, 2011 at 2:53 pm

Hi Renee – I love that scripture and its one i so need to aim for especially in my day to day household chores. I’d rather be here! Thank you for linking up with me. I appreciate it and hope to see you there next week
God bless
Tracy

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 5:03 pm
  
  I had fun checking out your site, Tracy! I’m sure I’ll be back. Blessings!
  
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Lisa November 23, 2011 at 4:03 pm

Whatever you do, do it was working for Jesus, and “Do it Well”

Many blessings and Happy Thanksgiving!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 5:04 pm
  
  Thanks and blessings, Lisa!
  
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Tammy G. November 23, 2011 at 5:51 pm

Hi, Renee! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m now a visitor at yours also. =) Happy Thanksgiving!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 6:04 pm
  
  I’m glad you came by, Tammy! Blessings!
  
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Amy@Make Me A Mary November 23, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Renee, I love your blog! I’m a former English teacher (now librarian), so we have something in common. Nice to meet you, and I’m following you on Twitter now, too.

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 6:05 pm
  
  Thanks for the follow, Amy! We English teachers need to stick together. I’ll be back to visit your site soon
  
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Shanda Oakley November 23, 2011 at 6:36 pm

Sweet Picture. Holidays bring out the nostalgia!
Happy Thanksgiving.

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- Renee Ann Smith November 23, 2011 at 6:55 pm
  
  Thanks for the visit, Shanda! Blessings!
  
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Denise November 23, 2011 at 10:26 pm

Such a lovely post.

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- Renee Ann Smith November 24, 2011 at 4:55 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by, Denise! Happy Thanksgiving
  
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Shannon Milholland November 24, 2011 at 1:16 am

I love this picture and its’ special reminder that as I clean house and prepare food for tomorrow, I can not just do it with a thankful heart but I can remember Whom I really do it for and how everything I do is an act of worship if I let it be!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 24, 2011 at 4:56 am
  
  So true, Shannon! I appreciate all your good posts encouraging all of us to do the same. Blessings!
  
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Beth @ My Destiny November 24, 2011 at 5:18 am

That is such a sweet picture.

Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Beth

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- Renee Ann Smith November 24, 2011 at 9:28 am
  
  Thanks, Beth! I enjoy popping in at your site. Blessings!
  
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LeAnn Williams November 24, 2011 at 1:39 pm

Loved the pictures and that thoughts! Happy Thanksgiving to you and blessings too.

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- Renee Ann Smith November 24, 2011 at 6:59 pm
  
  Thanks, LeAnn! Have a great holiday weekend!
  
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Blue Cotton Memory November 25, 2011 at 2:19 pm

“The fruit of a 1,0000 choices” – so true:)

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jhunnelle November 26, 2011 at 10:33 am

Amen, what a lovely image!

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Renee Ann Smith November 26, 2011 at 11:44 am

Thanks for the visits, ladies! Blessings!

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Muthering Heights November 27, 2011 at 8:53 pm

That is lovely!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 28, 2011 at 3:12 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by! I so enjoyed visiting your blog. Blessings!
  
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Deidra November 28, 2011 at 9:08 am

“…the fruit of a thousand choices…”

I’m just gonna let that one simmer for a bit. Thanks so much for linking up.

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- Renee Ann Smith November 28, 2011 at 9:23 am
  
  Thanks for the visit, Deidra! Blessings!
  
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Heidi November 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm

We often forget that we make choices in life. Things are not simply pressed upon us. It is about what we chose, how we chose to act and live out our lives. Thank you for sharing with us over at NOBH!

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- Renee Ann Smith November 28, 2011 at 2:32 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping in, Heidi! Blessings!
  
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