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One of my favorite passages in the entire Bible is Psalm 119. The longest single chapter in Scripture by a wide margin, this psalm is one of praise for God’s Word. This acrostic poem, built upon the Hebrew alphabet, puts the blessing of Scripture on display. David, its author, wanted all who read, sang, and […]
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By Christopher Reese As we approach Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn to giving thanks for all the good things the Lord has done and provided, especially since the beginning of the year. At the same time, we know that gratitude is a virtue that we should continually pursue as followers of Christ. In what follows, we’ll […]
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Here in the United States we’re in the Thanksgiving holiday season during which a tradition exists of each family member around the dinner table stating what he or she is especially thankful for. It can range from the food on the table to their home to the loved ones in their lives. This is a […]
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“Thank you.” It’s a simple statement. Brief and to the point. It’s so meaningful because it expresses acknowledgement and a feeling of appreciation in exchange for an act of kindness or help, a receiving of a gift or favor, or responding to generosity. It conveys the heart-felt message of sincerity and the giving of honor […]
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The Bible tells us to be humble and show gratitude to God for his goodness and love. Following are only a few examples in Scripture of people giving thanks. And below that is a quiz to test your knowledge of thanksgiving details in the Bible. Be sure to sign up for the short-run free email […]
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“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 In the Bible, thanksgiving to God—both for his work and for his person—is a major theme. The apostle Paul tells us we should prioritize expressing our gratitude as an act of Christian discipleship. […]
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Giving Thanks and Offering Testimony I recently came across 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 again and was reminded of all the ways God has enriched his people through his grace, blessing us with his words, with understanding. Here it is: I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For […]
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Every year, Thanksgiving serves as a reminder for us to give thanks to our Creator, “for he is good; his love endures forever” (1 Chronicles 16:34). This year, it is especially important to praise Him and remember that “…dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations” (Psalm 22:28). In our annual Give […]
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Pastor and author Mel Lawrenz is interrupting his weekly How to Live the Bible series to focus our attention on the role of gratitude in our lives. In the USA this week we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. I have always treasured this holiday because its intention is so clear and so right. It is not so […]
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Are you looking for Bible verses about thanksgiving and gratitude? Here are 23 verses from a variety of Bible translations that teach us something important about thankfulness. Read them here.
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