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The Importance of Gratitude

I have often read over the years how important it is to be grateful, to take time and count ones blessings. One day I was in a whining, self absorbed mood. A good friend who I was sharing this with asked me to stop for…
The People I'm Thankful For

As I get older, and time goes by even faster (I will be 64 next week), I have come to understand that each moment is precious, even the painful ones. For all things pass, but the thing that stays for the whole journey, t…
Perspective and Gratitude

By Sam at Creative Theology I was doing some yardwork this past weekend and got into poison ivy or poison something. This morning, I had to get a shot in my butt for the swelling on my face, which has gotten progressive…
Thank You God For Carrot Cake: What's On Your Gratitude List?

By Naomi at Talking Christian On Facebook a couple of times this week, my sister posted up what was at the top of her 'gratitude list' for that day. Things like her son's Lego toy not destroying the washing machine, a…
When Prayers Prevail: Three Proper Responses to Answered Prayers

By Roderick Evans It’s interesting. I’ve noticed numerous blogs and posts across the internet giving defenses and explanations of how to handle the difficulties in the Christian life. Posts abound concerning…
Thanksgiving Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect To Be Full Of Gratitude

By Bonnie at Faith Barista Thanksgiving Day is here… And my family and I will stay home this year, to nurse a yucky cold. It’s one of those winter bugs that remind me of the turkey and gravy that goes around…
A Soul Pick-Me-Up: Write Letters of Gratitude

By Bonnie at Faith Barista One way I enjoy a soul pick-me-up is writing letters of gratitude. How about you? We all fall into these now and then. Ditches. Sure, it happens when we’re tired. Or too busy. Some days,…
Wretched Ingratitude: When What God Gives Doesn't Feel Like a Gift

By Amy at Make Me a Mary Like most Americans, I'm at my most thankful in the fall. How can it not be that way, with all the reminders of the approaching holidays? But when I heard Ann Voskamp's message on gratitude this…
The Importance of the Cross

The cross. I just cannot express how much gratitude, to say the least, I have for Jesus dying on the cross for me. For me, he suffered the most agonising of death to free me from the darkness. The turmoil in my life, th…
Embracing An Attitude of Gratitude

This is the first Thanksgiving that I'll be experiencing after 12 years. Following my subsequent move to the Philippines, I only have vague recollections of the holiday, all of which involve pumpkins, pilgrims and turk…