“It has been said that the sin of ingratitude is more serious than the sin of revenge. With revenge, we return evil for evil, but with ingratitude, we return evil for good.” W. Eugene Hansen. Luke 17:15-18 NLT One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” He … Continue reading The Problem with Ingratitude
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The Danger of Complaining
An unthankful and complaining spirit is an abiding sin against God, and a cause of almost continual unhappiness; and yet how common such a spirit is. How prone we seem to be to forget the good that life knows, and remember and brood over its evil – to forget its joys, and think only of … Continue reading The Danger of Complaining
Show Your Gratitude, Revisited
As we approach Thanksgiving, our minds tend to revolve around the menu, the guests, and many other things. And, if we are not careful, we would not remember to express our gratitude to God for His goodness in our lives. Melody Beattie said: "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates … Continue reading Show Your Gratitude, Revisited
Trust God and His Plan
What do you do when your greatest fear becomes your reality? We tend to believe that we will act this way or that. But what is the single most important element that dictates our reaction in times of crisis? Well, when the Children of Israel saw Pharaoh's army approaching, they said, “Why did you bring … Continue reading Trust God and His Plan
Remember these Things!
Society places great value on history. Our society takes the time to acknowledge and remember the things that notable people have contributed to the quality of our lives. Yet, we sometimes forget about God and His goodness toward us. I pray that we will remember the Lord, our God. Deuteronomy 6:12 AMP Be careful not … Continue reading Remember these Things!
Always Acknowledge and Remember
What happens when people forget their history? They are prone to repeat some negative experiences. However, if there is strong leadership to remind the people of where they are and how they got there, there might be hope for the future. What if there is no leader to stand in the gap? The Book of … Continue reading Always Acknowledge and Remember
Victory Walk 