Something to Remember This Black Friday

Enjoy the shopping, but don't lose sight of what's most important.

Thank You!

It's readers like you that make the time and effort of building The Monday Christian worthwhile.

How Do I Be a Peacemaker With Difficult People?

What should I do if someone I love is disagreeable? How do I live in peace with them if they're committed to chaos?

How Does Gratitude Connect to Compassion?

When we live with an attitude of thankfulness for the abundant grace that God consistently pours into our lives, we must make space for others to flourish as well, knowing that we have been the recipients of abundant grace many times over. 

Is God Thankful For Me?

Does God ever think about what I've done for him? Hebrews 6 has some words of comfort.

Gratitude Is Caught More Than Taught

We all agree that gratitude matters, both in developing it in ourselves and in teaching it to our children, but gratitude is caught more than taught. So as Christ teaches us to express gratitude in all circumstances, may our children learn the same from us.

Why Serving Others Starts With Gratitude to God

We follow in the footsteps of Jesus when our service to others flows from a humble, grateful heart, and we also experience the joy of serving from love and not obligation.

Gratitude That Crosses Borders

We all invest in caring for our family, but how are we doing at caring for the global church of Jesus Christ?

Why Practicing Contentment Can Rob Greed of Its Power

We live in a culture where we're constantly told that we deserve more and better, but what if we chose to practice radical gratitude instead, waging holy warfare against greed? We surely would discover the true joy and contentment that Paul discusses in Philippians!

How Do I Use Gratitude to Battle Dark Falls?

Do you love cold rainy days? If you don't, here are some choices you can make that will help you thrive.

Why Do We Need Stones of Remembrance?

We all have so much for which to be grateful, so why is it so easy to forget the blessings of God? The next time you're tempted to complain, share what God has done, and set up a stone of remembrance.

What Should I Do With a Difficult Relationship?

No one enjoys difficult relationships, but here are several reasons these interactions can be valuable.