There are people who have the ministry of complaining. The temperature is never comfortable it is either too hot or too cold. The neighbors are too noisy; the lines at the restaurant are too long. And their pet peeve is that food prices are too high. I must agree with that one, food prices are … Continue reading The Ministry of Complaining: Stay Away!
Tag: thankfulness
How Wonderful: The Goodness of God!
"The goodness of God is infinitely more wonderful than we will ever be able to comprehend." - Aiden Wilson Tozer.Psalm 107:8-9 NKJVOh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with … Continue reading How Wonderful: The Goodness of God!
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
Jesus Gave Thanks!
Today we have the opportunity to celebrate another year that God has kept us alive. The dictionary defines thanksgiving as the act of giving thanks, grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God. So today, like every day, is a day to give thanks unto God. God desires that we give thanks; thanksgiving needs … Continue reading Jesus Gave Thanks!
Don’t Be Ungrateful
While Jesus was on earth, He demonstrated the fruit of the Spirit. So, kindness was a part of His life. The dictionary defines kindness as actions intended to benefit others. Jesus took the time to interact with others for their benefit. How do we respond to the kindness of others? Unfortunately, some of us are … Continue reading Don’t Be Ungrateful
Word for Today: Thursday July 13, 2023
Ephesians 1: 15-23 NLT Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom 15 Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere,16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, 17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday July 13, 2023
Show Your Gratitude
Sickness is not a pleasant thing in anyone’s life. It comes in and disrupts the life of the individual and their families. Many times, care givers have to take time off from work to attend to the needs of the afflicted. When someone is extremely ill, it’s a crisis in the family. In Luke 17, … Continue reading Show Your Gratitude
Stay Focused
When you undertake a journey, most of the time, it’s a special time in your life. You selected a destination and determined what you would need to embark on this journey. You saved and made sacrifices so you and your family can enjoy this special time together. We are on this journey; there is anticipation … Continue reading Stay Focused
Worth Remembering
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.1 Chronicles 16:34 NKJV There are some events in your life that happen only once. You would wish that it would happen again but unfortunately it wouldn’t. It doesn’t matter how long you wait or how hard you look, the event will not return. When I … Continue reading Worth Remembering
To God Be The Glory
What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me? Psalm 116:12 NLT As we await the end of the year 2020 and we reflect, we can understand what David’s question. The late Andre Crouch asked the question a bit differently; he asked, “How can I say thanks for all the things You've done … Continue reading To God Be The Glory