There are four responses to difficult circumstances: The Why of Grumbling, the Why of Grief, the Why of Guidance, and the Why of Gratitude.
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The Kingdom in 7 Gs
The kingdom of God can be described in 7 Gs: God’s greatness, goodness, and grace; our gratitude, growing, and going; and the final state of glory.
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Paul’s Four Life-Changing Prayers Part 1
It is so much easier to unlearn spiritual truths than to learn them. How many of us fill up our days with busy schedules and forget to prepare for eternity?
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Before Rising from Bed
We are creatures of habit. Because of this, we need tools that can help us practice the presence of God every single day.
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8 Spiritual Essentials (at First Redeemer): #7 Gratitude & Contentment
Grace as opposed to law, which is the crux of the Christian faith, is the sixth of eight “spiritual essentials” (core aspects of the Christian faith) Ken Boa discusses with his Friday morning men’s study at First Redeemer Church (Cumming, GA).
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Favorite Psalms: Psalm 107
Psalm 107 is a psalm of gratitude that entreats us not to forget God’s steadfast love by reviewing His redemptive acts in history. The psalm offers a pattern for cultivating a thankful heart in our own lives.
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The Eight Spiritual Essentials, Part 7: Gratitude & Contentment
Gratitude should be all-pervasive in the Christian life, because there’s nothing we have that we didn’t receive from God. The only way we can sustain gratitude and cultivate contentment is by a daily, conscious choice.
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The Importance of Gratitude
Gratitude is a choice, not a feeling. Ken Boa teaches on the importance of a gratitude mindset, and how we cultivate it: by remembering God’s faithfulness and goodness in the past, His benefits in the present, and His promises for the future.
Read MoreThe Critical Nature of Gratitude
Gratitude is not meant to be left to spontaneous moments. It’s a choice, not a feeling, and it ages quickly unless we intentionally develop the practice of giving thanks.
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