Words matter. They have power. There are people in our lives we ought to thank--people who have loved us and served us. Have we taken the time to thank them? Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Gratitude
For years, I had a scrap of paper posted on my fridge with the antidote to becoming a grumpy old lady. Do you want to know what it said? Continue Reading …
What are some of your favorite beauty regimens? Painting your nails? Coloring your hair? How about choosing—and overflowing—with gratitude? Continue Reading …
About fifteen years ago, when I was a twenty-three year-old newlywed, I was diagnosed with a benign tumor in the center of my brain. Continue Reading …
My son exclaimed, “Mom, thank you SO much for folding my laundry!” My first thought was to check his forehead to see if he was running a temperature . . . Continue Reading …
Gratitude is not only important in human relationships, it's also important in our relationship with God. Continue Reading …
Regardless of our earthly home, we can know joy and strength when dwelling in the presence of God. Continue Reading …
Yesterday afternoon I was sitting at a red light. I glanced up to see this license plate staring back at me: THKFUL. I laughed out loud. Continue Reading …
I think we are all basically entitlement freaks. Ask yourself, Do I think I am such a good 'catch' that of course my spouse should love me? Continue Reading …
Yesterday, I wrote about God's warning against spiritual envy. While that passage hit me hard, it felt like a walk in the park compared to what I read next. Continue Reading …
Have you ever had a gripe with someone in a position of spiritual leadership? Learn from Miriam, who became jealous of her little brother Moses. Continue Reading …
I don’t know if any of you are still awake to even read this, but I suppose it will always be waiting for you in the morning as you sip your coffee. Continue Reading …
So many times I’ve thought “I don’t want to ever forget this moment.” Continue Reading …
Need peace? It's waiting for you on the other side of gratitude. Continue Reading …
I suspect I’m not the only one who can become so fixated on what I don’t have that I miss the unexpected ways God’s meeting my needs. Continue Reading …
Are you ready to become the kind of person who brightens your surroundings with the fresh air of gratitude rather than constant complaints and criticism? Continue Reading …
I’ve battled a fair amount of weeds in my flower garden this year, but the greater battle by far has been with the weeds I’m discovering in my own heart. Continue Reading …
Gratitude changes things. But first, you need to tell God you're going there. Continue Reading …
A meaningful way to celebrate Thanksgiving. Continue Reading …
Perhaps you need reminded that Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Here's some tender truth just for you. Continue Reading …
One morning I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. That’s a nice way of saying I was grumpy. My fuse was short. My voice was loud. My temper was nasty. Continue Reading …
I'm starting to see why the Bible describes thanksgiving as a sacrifice. But, no doubt, it is a sacrifice worth making! Continue Reading …
Are you facing a circumstance that just doesn't naturally call for gratitude? You're trying to be brave. You want to do the right thing . . . Continue Reading …
Sometimes, on the most rotten of days, it's easy to forget that, even during the worst of times, Christians still have the best of situations. Continue Reading …
Scripture teaches that praise, worship, and thanksgiving are to be the eternal occupation of every believer. Praise is not just an activity we do at scheduled times; it is a continuous lifestyle. Continue Reading …
I hate it when I’m right. Oh, who am I kidding? Usually I love it when I am right, but in this case, I kind of hate it. Continue Reading …
It started out innocently enough. My sister and her husband were moving to a different state and I went to stay with them for a week to help them pack . . . Continue Reading …
This book has helped recalibrate my mind and my emotions by reminding me of God's sovereignty, His goodness, and His purposes for allowing trials in our lives. Continue Reading …
When begin thanking God and proclaiming His goodness for all we have seen Him do–our perspective transforms from worry . . . to praise and gratitude! Continue Reading …
Even though I’m in the 'Terrible Two’s' phase of this thing—where I whine and complain when I don’t get my way, I can already see the Holy Spirit at work. Continue Reading …
We tend to romanticize that first Thanksgiving. But our retellings of history have a way of puffing up the happy stuff and glossing over grim realities. Continue Reading …
It’s not enough to just stop comparing ourselves with others. There was also something Jesus said Peter needed to do instead. Continue Reading …
I enjoy God's beautiful creation, but I'd prefer not to sleep there, cook my food there or bathe there. So I can only imagine how the Israelites felt . . . Continue Reading …
In Christ, we have much to be thankful for the last Thursday in November, and every day before and after that. Continue Reading …
Have you met Gratitude? She's a friend more powerful and wonderful than you may realize. Continue Reading …
How do we move from resentment to rejoicing with those who rejoice? Continue Reading …
In every situation, prayer + thanksgiving = peace. Continue Reading …
Being selective about which attributes we praise God for produces a problem: we create our own god by worshiping the attributes we want Him to have instead of worshiping all that He is. Continue Reading …
How is God using painful things to turn your attention to Him, to give thanks for everything—even the thorns? Continue Reading …
How do you balance the tension between a healthy longing and missing the moment in front of you? Continue Reading …
When humility and gratitude combine, God will show Himself in and through you. Continue Reading …
Our kids won’t be thankful people unless we teach them, leading by example. How can we help them express gratitude? Continue Reading …
We have two things to offer you: a free gift and a challenge for this holiday season! Continue Reading …
If you are wandering down the dark path of depression and despair, here are six ways to fight for joy through gratefulness. Continue Reading …
What better time to thank God for sending Jesus Christ to pay the price for our sins than on the day we celebrate the Savior’s birth? Continue Reading …
This week, we’re turning our hearts to praise with Elisabeth Elliot. Continue Reading …
Blessings of Thorns: Small Group Plan
This creative small group plan corresponds with the "Blessings of Thorns" radio series and CD drama for a meaningful Thanksgiving together. Continue Reading
Blessings of Thorns: Family Devotional Plan
This creative family devotional plan will provide your family with an unforgettable Thanksgiving holiday together. Continue Reading
A Week of Thanksgiving
Developing the habit of thankfulness may require some practice! Here are some suggestions for devoting one week to practicing thankfulness. Continue Reading
Gratitude: The Attitude that Transforms
Embrace the attitude of gratitude and discover that the world looks different through the eyes of thankfulness. Continue Reading
Your Invitation to Transformation: How Choosing Gratitude Leads ...
A grateful spirit will radically impact how you view and respond to everything in your life! Continue Reading
The Attitude of Gratitude
You’ll be surprised to discover what is at the heart of so much of people’s gloom, despair, and despondency. Continue Reading
30-Day Gratitude Challenge
Cultivate a heart of gratitude and begin your 30-day journey to joy! Continue Reading
Choosing Gratitude (Group Leader Guide)
Download this discussion guide to help you lead the women in your church or small group through Choosing Gratitude. Continue Reading