The Attitude Necessary for Gratitude
Thankfulness is more than an action. It stems from an attitude, an entire way of viewing yourself and the world.
Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
Last year, I shared how we like to read George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation as a family each Thanksgiving. While Washington’s proclamation is great to read (you should read it now if you haven’t!), I’d like to introduce you to Abraham Lincoln’s…
The Christian’s Mindset: Seven Characteristics
One of the most prominent and under-noticed themes of the New Testament is thinking. From the Gospels to the Epistles, all people in general – and Christians in particular – are urged to use their minds, to think, and to…
The Key to Genuine Thankfulness
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is behind us, let me ask you a tough question. Were you thankful on Thanksgiving Day? More importantly, Are you still thankful today? We could divide the people of the world into three groups, based…
Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
It has almost become a family tradition to read George Washington’s ‘Thanksgiving Proclamation.’ I hope that tomorrow you will take some time to read it, individually or with your family, as you celebrate God’s goodness over the past year! By…