How I Almost Quit Being Grateful (7 Minute Prayers): Day 84
Have you ever started a project only to find it feels pointless or a waste of time? Have you ever quit something just because it became too hard? I have a confession to make. I almost quit this 90-Day...
View ArticleThe Battle Toward Gratefulness (7 Minute Prayers): Day 85
What’s the longest range goal you’ve ever set? Did you accomplish your goal? Most of us lose the battle for gratitude because we don’t have the right plan. Long-term battle plans In England, they...
View ArticleTurning Captive Thoughts into Thankfulness (7 Minute Prayers): Day 86
How easy is it for you to keep your thoughts thankful, positive, and joyful? When Paul challenges us to “take captive every thought,” does that feel hard or easy? If you’re like me, that feels...
View ArticleThoughtful Gifts Flow from Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 87
Did you grow up singing the Doxology every Sunday in church? Did it help you be thoughtful and thankful in your worship? In many liturgical churches, the Doxology is sung immediately prior to the...
View ArticleCan You Fake Thankfulness to Become Grateful? (7 Minute Prayers): Day 88
You’ve heard the phrase, “Fake it ‘til you make it.” Does that apply to gratitude? Does that feel inauthentic to you? Maybe even like you’re lying? Raised as a Christian, I was taught to never lie. So...
View ArticleThe Power of Imagination in Becoming Grateful (7 Minute Prayers): Day 89
Are you afraid of your imagination? Do you imagine you’ll get yourself into trouble if you dream too much? The church and imagination The Church has historically discouraged imagination out of a fear...
View ArticleFrom Prosperity to Gratefulness with Ray Edwards: Day 90
Do you think it’s wrong to make money? Have you been taught that prosperity only comes to those who have done something wrong or evil? Ray Edwards believes that we were all meant to prosper. For some...
View ArticleWaiting for Heaven No Longer: a Tribute to Dr. Larry Crabb
If I looked at your bookshelves, who would I presume has had the biggest influence on your life? For me, it’s undoubtedly Dr. Larry Crabb. Thankfully the number of books you own by an author doesn’t...
View ArticleLaughter is Medicine for the Soul with Tim Washer
Do you find it easy or hard to laugh at life? The bible says laughter can be like medicine to the soul. A study conducted by the University of Maryland found that laughter reduces stress, pain, and...
View ArticleDid Jesus Laugh? (7-Minute Prayers): Episode 142
Do you wonder if Jesus ever laughed? Does it feel incongruous that Almighty God might enjoy a belly laugh? Most of the pictures we have of Jesus reveal a strong but serious man. After all, he drove...
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