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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.
How To Be Thankful When You're In a Spiritual Drought
We all go through difficult seasons of life where God feels far away. Thankfully, our feelings are not the measure of His nearness, and we can choose gratitude even when we find ourselves in a spiritual desert.
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What Do You See When You Look At Others?
Do you notice their flaws, or do you see the good things in them? Here are some ways you can see people for who they really are.
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Why Am I Always Grateful Five Years Too Late?
"Why do I struggle to be grateful?" If this is where you're at today, here are some encouraging words.
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Are You Thankful For God's Discipline?
"What should I do if God is disciplining me?" To some, this feels awful. But there is reason to be grateful.
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Why Worship is More Than Singing
True worship is so much more than just the music at church on Sunday - it's thanking the One who daily sustains us in ways both big and small.
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Five Ways to Practice Gratitude Today
Gratitude isn't a spontaneous change, but rather a spiritual discipline that is cultivated over time, like prayer or fasting. Investing time and effort into becoming a grateful person will reap blessings for years to come.
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Time Is Precious, So Seize the Day
Life is short, so make each moment count.
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How To Be Grateful When Your Team Loses the World Series
Do you struggle to be grateful? You're not alone. But here are three reasons gratitude is important.
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What My "Wasted Years" In South Africa Taught Me About God...And Myself
Have you ever felt like you've wasted a season of your life doing something that didn't bear any fruit? You're not alone, but there is reason for hope.
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What Losing My Grandparents Taught Me About Living In Light of Eternity
Death is painful, but it can be a teacher. A teacher that helps us better understand the world in which we live.
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God Never Changes...But We Should
When everything around us seems to change, God remains constant. Yet that unchanging nature invites us not to stay the same, but to be continually renewed within, allowing our faith to deepen even as our outer selves evolve.
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Why Growing Older is Not Bad News
While we cannot escape the realities of aging, we can look to Scripture to view old age through the proper lens.
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Everyone Will One Day Be Replaced. Who Will Replace You?
Are you actively developing others who will step up after you are gone? If not, it's time to start.