Thanksgiving is coming up and I’ve been meditating on this passage in 1 Thessalonians 5, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” As we seek to live with thankful hearts before the Lord, here are some ideas of how to get… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Grow in Thankfulness
Category: Spiritual Growth
In It For The Long Haul!
I will never forget the one and only day I spent on the high school cross country team. It was a sweltering August day in Georgia and I was 16 years old. Dozens of teenagers showed up to practice that day and had no problem running three miles at the speed of light around the… Continue reading In It For The Long Haul!
The Marks of an Overcomer
There are few Bible stories that command the attention of children like that of David and Goliath. Their size difference alone makes this a memorable face-off. We all can get behind David and root for him when we read of his courage. Think of it: There was an entire army of strong men who were older and… Continue reading The Marks of an Overcomer