This is an abridged version of President George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789. “May we unite in rendering unto God our sincere and humble thanks – For His kind care and protection of the people of this country, For the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have enjoyed, For the peaceable and [...]
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Washington’s Thanksgiving Prayer
Posted in gratitude, Quotes on November 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thoughts on Thankfulness
Posted in Christian life, gratitude on November 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thankfulness, or gratitude, is one of the most important virtues, but it’s also one of the most difficult to cultivate. The problem is our sinful and fallen nature. Romans 1:20-21 tells us that “his (God’s) invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, [...]
Sermon in a Sentence
Posted in Bible, gratitude, preaching, Sermons on November 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This morning I had the privilege of preaching on the subject of thankfulness and gratitude. Here is a summary of my sermon in one sentence: Thankfulness is one of the most important virtues in life, but it’s also one of the most difficult to cultivate.
Not our Nature
Posted in Bible, Christian life, Gospel, gratitude on January 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Tell your Grandma thank you, honey!” “Say thank you to the nice man!” How many times have parents said something like that to their children? Probably more times than they, or we, could count. Why do they do it? Isn’t it enough to tell your child to be grateful and thankful (and make sure to [...]
Chesterton on Gratitude
Posted in gratitude, Quotes on December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
G.K. Chesterton said and wrote many memorable things. These three quotes can be added to that number. They all deal with gratitude and thankfulness. When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. When we were children we were grateful to those who filled [...]
Gratitude is Good for You
Posted in gratitude, World Magazine on November 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We know this is true, but here’s more proof.
Give Thanks!
Posted in Forget Not All His Benefits, gratitude on November 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Yes, the food has something to do with it and so do family and friends. But I think the reason I regard it so highly is because of what it means – what it reminds us to do. This holiday is about giving thanks to God for all [...]
Goodwin on Thankfulness and Unthankfulness
Posted in gratitude, Quotes on November 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thankfulness hath no greater end than itself; as when a man looks upon God as one who hath saved him from hanging in hell, and one he owes his life unto, and so would be content to do or suffer anything for him upon this ground, and is glad if God will but use [...]
Stronger than Acid
Posted in gratitude, Happiness, Miscellaneous, providence on September 6, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Bethany Storro is a 28-year old woman from Vancouver, Washington, who was the victim of a horrific attack while going to get coffee at Starbucks. A woman threw a cup of acid into her face. She describes it like this to The Columbian, It was the most painful thing. My heart stopped. I almost passed out. It [...]
You’re A Good Man, Matt Stover
Posted in faith in life, gratitude, Job on March 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is the type of thing I like to see from athletes who are Christians. In WORLD magazine, Mark Bergin writes: He didn’t win an MVP award. He didn’t score a touchdown. He didn’t even play for the winning team. But Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Stover made a statement during Super Bowl XLIV that rang [...]
