Category: Thankfulness

BLESSED! (What does it mean?)

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The words bless, blessed or blessing are used a lot, and not only by Christians. But what do we actually mean when we use the word blessed, and where does the concept even originate from? When we say to someone “be blessed,” are we expressing a desire to see their lives enriched financially; their troubles […]

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Give thanks to the lord

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Monday musings…Give thanks to the Lord! “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 FOR HE IS GOOD: “God’s goodness, which is His very essence and nature, is reason enough for giving Him thanks; God is always worthy to be praised, not only because He DOES good, […]

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Thankfulness

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“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures for ever!”   Psalm 107:1 Why am I thankful?  I often see “Thankfulness Campaigns” on social media, the idea being that you should […]

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Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude (Part 1)

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“One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give […]

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