Gratitude often begins as a discipline. Our parents teach us to say “thank you” from a young age. And although we feel grateful occasionally, most of us don’t live grateful lives. After the shame of his betrayal of Jesus, Peter goes back to what he’s always known. Fishing. But Jesus restores Peter’s soul by reminding him of his first love. So […]
In a country with so much prosperity, it’s surprising that many of us are guilty of complaining. And sadly, our complaints are usually contagious – causing people who had nothing to complain about to join in. The good news is that, even with the overwhelming temptation to complain, there is something that can help us […]
Inadequate. It’s not a word that we generally associate with gratitude, but it is connected. In fact, it’s when we feel inadequate that we are pushed to ingratitude. But what if our inadequacies could be given to God in thanks? What might God do with them?
In our culture of much, you would think we’d be deliriously happy! But unfortunately, we’re not. Depression and anxiety are on the rise, drug issues are ravaging our communities. So what if we could refocus on being grateful? In today’s message we learn a new framework for gratitude that extends beyond life’s circumstances.
Thanksgiving is a time to remember to be grateful. But we don’t choose to be grateful simple for the sake of being grateful; we choose to be grateful for a far greater reason!
Have you ever received a not-so-thankful “thank you”? Even though a person may have used those words, sometimes gratitude isn’t actually behind them. In fact, sometimes we, too, can be guilty of not being very grateful at all – even if we’ve said the words, “thank you.” But did you know that genuine appreciation can […]
Have you ever wondered how some people can have a positive outlook in life – regardless of the world falling apart around them? In today’s message we learn how having our greatest need met allows us to be at peace in all circumstances, and that enables us to be grateful. 2 Corinthians 11:24-27; 1 Thessalonians […]
In every situation – regardless of how challenging – there’s a silver lining. In today’s message, we learn how to look for the silver lining and understand the consequences for failing to see it. Numbers 13:27-30; 14:1-2, 10; Deuteronomy 32:5; Philippians 2:14-16
We live in a country with much to be thankful for, and yet it’s easy to find ourselves being ungrateful. In today’s message, we learn about how our ingratitude affects not just us but other people and our relationship with our heavenly Father. Matthew 16:5-12; Romans 1:20-21
A proud person can do many things. And a proud person is eager to tell anyone about all those things. Find out in this message what pride cannot say. And what it cannot say could lead to a lot less pain, darkness, and futility in life. Find out if you can say what pride can’t […]