Tag Archives: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on November 17, 2021 by jesustrek

A woman had this simple but telling epitaph etched onto her husband’s tombstone—“He always appreciated.” One very important goal that we should have is to live our lives in appreciation for all that God has so graciously given us and … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Posted on January 8, 2020 by jesustrek

Matthew Henry, the famous Bible scholar, was once accosted by thieves and robbed of his money. Following that event he wrote these words in his diary: “Let me be thankful first because I was never robbed before; second, although they … Continue reading →

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Still Thankful

Posted on November 25, 2016 by jesustrek

“Gratitude is the way to an improved attitude, dude.”—James Taylor Thanksgiving is behind us now. The holiday, that is, not the lifestyle. If we aren’t careful, we may succumb to the greed and discontent that have come to be so … Continue reading →

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Saying “Thanks”

Posted on November 28, 2013 by jesustrek

In an article in Leadership Journal, Gordon MacDonald writes about taking his 3-year-old grandson to Chuck E. Cheese’s for pizza and fun. On the way home, Gordon and his wife tried to get their grandson to say “thank you” to … Continue reading →

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