A sense of gratitude

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I will extol the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together!” Psalm … Continued

Giving thanks

“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!” Ephesians 5:20 ~ ~ ~ ~ One day, Johann Tauler of Strosbourg met a peasant and greeted him, “God give you a good … Continued

A posture of gratitude

  Giving Thanks Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to the Lord!  Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us, and we are his— his people, the sheep … Continued

Rest in the quiet consciousness

(John MacDuff, “The Rainbow in the Clouds”) “Let the Lord be exalted, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Psalm 35:27 What is “prosperity?” Is it threads of life weaved into a bright outcome? a full cup? ample riches? worldly applause? … Continued

Be thankful for the small things

“Be thankful for the small things–the trivial things and the mundane things!” (Grace Gems) ~ ~ ~ ~ One day, Johann Tauler of Strosbourg met a peasant and greeted him, “God give you a good day, my friend!”   “If … Continued

Thanks is more than a season

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we are reminded: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The challenge to live gratefully is for all of us. No matter what situation we find ourselves … Continued