Thankfulness — they said it better than me
Do you have trouble cultivating a heart of gratitude this week of Thanksgiving? Perhaps you are discouraged by your circumstances, …
Category Archives: gratitude
Give thanks to God
I grew up in a home where we were taught to say “please” and “thank you.” Our children grew up …
Sermon: In Everything Give Thanks?
“In Everything Give Thanks?” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 November 20, 2016 A few years ago the London Times reported about the …
Let’s just praise the Lord
In the early 1970s there was a popular chorus with the following lyrics: Let’s just praise the Lord, praise the …
Give thanks — even when fearful of Ebola
First Thessalonians 5:18 is a verse that often comes to mind when I am wrestling with discontentment and disappointment. I …
As you prepare for worship, give thanks
This morning you may be in a hurry to get to church to worship. Your clothes may not look or …
Grab bag
Some helpful articles I’ve recently read: Some Thanksgiving leftovers: Mark Talbot explains why even suffering is something for which we …
Question of the day
This is paraphrased from a message by C. J. Mahaney, given at the recent Resolved Conference: Are you prone to …
What makes you thankful?
What makes you thankful? Our lists usually include things like family, a trouble-free day, an extra (unexpected) blessing or two, …
Some good words about thankfulness
On this Thanksgiving Day, here are five encouragements to God-honoring gratitude: “A gracious soul is thankful and rejoices that he …
Looking for a truth to stimulate gratitude?
Here is a truth to encourage gratitude this Thanksgiving Day: “There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.” …
Grab bag
Some helpful articles from the last week: Kevin DeYoung gives us something to think about: “I’ve learned over the years …
True gratitude
One last thought about Thanksgiving. John Piper helps define what real gratitude and thankfulness looks like: Gratitude that is pleasing …
Thanksgiving thinking, Part 5
The turkey that cooks were desperately trying to thaw yesterday morning are now carved into multiple pieces, chilling again in …
Thanksgiving thinking, Part 4
There may already be movement in your kitchen in preparation for the feast to come later today. In our home, …
