Long-time devotional writer and award-winning author Karen Wingate was born legally blind and remained in her dark world until restorative surgery unexpectedly improved her sight as an adult. Karen's new vision is a gift from God-one she doesn't take for granted. Though her eyesight is limited and unstable, and she faces the possibility of one day losing it completely, Karen exudes joy, determined to live each day gratefully and to delight in every ordinary moment. Karen and her husband live in Southern Arizona.
""The Bible calls us to live with a constant attitude of gratitude toward God, yet we live in a culture that fosters entitlement and discontent. . . . Karen Wingate opens our eyes to the infinite reasons for gratitude all around us. This book will shift your perspective.""--Kathy Howard, speaker, Bible teacher, and author of the Deep Rooted devotional series ""'In everything give thanks.' This is one mindset in Scripture that can seem impossible to keep. In everything? What about the death of a loved one? Life-changing debilitating disease? Rejection by family or friends? Times when life seems to be falling apart? There are few people who have found the ability to be thankful at all times. Karen Wingate is one of them. . . .I highly recommend this great devotional!""--Julie Zine Coleman, managing editor for Arise Daily and author of On Purpose: Understanding God's Freedom for Women and Unexpected Love: God's Heart Revealed in Jesus' Conversations with Women ""Karen Wingate's Grateful Heart warmly invites the reader to pause and consider God's handiwork all around us. Do you need encouragement? Do you want to see the world a little bit more like God does? Grateful Heart will fan the flame of gratitude in your heart.""--John and Angel Beeson, pastor and counselor, and authors of Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity ""There is a richness we may often miss in the simple tasks and observations that make up our days. Karen Wingate makes the seemingly mundane meaningful in her new book, Grateful Heart. From cookware to pimentos to pick-up service, the author helps the reader pause and consider God's hand in every little aspect of life. There is a richness in each devotional reading that will inspire readers to give thanks in all things.""--Janet Holm McHenry, author of 27 books, including Looking Up! Finding Joy as You Read and Pray through the Bible ""This book is filled with Christ-centered insights that cause the reader to give deeper thought and express greater gratitude for God's presence and the miraculous work He is accomplishing all around us. Your heart will be encouraged and your faith will be strengthened as you apply the biblical wisdom found in Grateful Heart.""--John Stange, author of Dwell on These Things and host of the Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible podcast