Category: In Everything Give Thanks

Be Thankful In All Things

Don’t you think some of the hardest commands seem to be the ones that are the most clear and straightforward, like “be joyful always,” “pray without ceasing,” and our verse for today, “give thanks in all circumstances?” I find it hard because there are no loopholes; no room for excuses. We

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Grace, Gratitude and Glory

“For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people, it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:15-16 The other day as I was preparing for today’s post, I noticed that Paul repeats the phrase “we do not lose

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Gratitude that’s not of this world…

“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you

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Thanksgiving With Passion

Ten men who are shunned for their leprosy, who are outcasts in their town, cry out to Jesus for healing. This is how our story begins, and all that Jesus says to them is “go and show yourselves to the Priests.” The lepers knew exactly what He meant and they

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What words will you say today?

In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;     make known among the nations what he has done,     and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things;     let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of

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Give Thanks

I’ve spent the last week with my dear friend, Edurne, a missionary to the Curripaco tribes in Venezuela and the director of our LGG International Branches. Living with her this past week has opened my eyes and made me thankful for things I never even knew I should be thankful

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