Giving Thanks for God’s Faithfulness and a Year of Growth
A few reflections on family, provision, creativity, and the steady goodness of God.
A Thanksgiving Note
As we end this holiday for Thanksgiving, I’ve been taking some time to reflect on the things I’m truly grateful for this year. God has been so faithful, and the people in my life have been such a gift. I wanted to share a few of those reflections with you.
Thankful for Family, Friends & the People Who Walk With Me
I’m so deeply grateful for my family and friends — the ones who support me, check in on me, laugh with me, teach me things, and simply do life alongside me. Every conversation, every hangout, every shared moment has been a blessing.
Thankful for the Lord’s Faithfulness
More than anything, I’m thankful to the Lord:
for His salvation
for forgiving my sins
for giving me eternal life and relationship with Him
for providing for me in ways I couldn’t have imagined
And I’m thankful for His Word — that He not only saved us, but gave us the Bible so we can read it, know Him, grow in His truth, and hear His heart for us each day.
A Year of Provision
This year brought a huge unexpected challenge — needing all the plumbing under my house replaced. It was overwhelming at first, and I honestly wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for it.
But God made a way.
The bill was big, but He provided a path that made it manageable — not easy, but not crushing. It was one of those moments that reminded me again that the Lord sees, knows, and cares for His children.
A Year of Creativity & Learning
I’m also thankful for the creativity God has sparked in me this year.
I’ve learned so much about art — experimenting with AI for inspiration, tracing to learn technique, and slowly growing my hand and confidence.
When I look back at my earliest drawings, I smile (and maybe wince just a tiny bit). They were rough. Really rough.
But I’m grateful for every person who let me practice by drawing their portrait, even before I really knew what I was doing. Their patience became part of my growth.
And I’m thankful for the progress — seeing how far I’ve come is encouraging, and I’m excited for where this creative journey is going.
Thankful for You
Finally, I want to say thank you to you — everyone who reads this newsletter, supports the things I share, and joins me in this mix of faith, learning, creativity, storytelling, and exploration.
Your time and your presence here mean more than you know.
I hope this Thanksgiving brings you peace, joy, and a renewed sense of God’s goodness toward you.
Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍂
—Brian
What are you thankful for this year?
Posts you might have missed this week:
I wrote a story! It’s pretty short, so if you’ve ever wondered what would happen if all the planes in the sky stood still, then this story could be for you.
This week I got to hear the testimony of a Muslim who came to Jesus. It was so encouraging. As I’ve been talking with so many Muslims about Jesus, it can be difficult. However, getting to hear about how someone so convinced of Islam encountered Jesus and truly became a follower of Jesus really encouraged me. If you get discouraged when talking to Muslims, don’t give up. It’s worth it!
I also listened to this video from David Wood sharing about 200 Muslims who came to Jesus. I hope it will encourage you too.