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Praise Him by Mayada Naami
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name (Psalm 100:1-4…
Thankful—No Matter What by Lisa Burkhardt Worley
Thanksgiving is a day we set aside to be thankful for the many blessings we’ve received. We might even overlook the hardships we could be going through for at least this day. However what do we do the rest of the year? Are we thankful for everything, whether good or bad, in every way? The…
The Beauty of Giving Thanks by Lane Jordan Burday
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). The first Thanksgiving happened long ago and it’s easy to forget how it began. It began when a group of committed Christians who were facing persecution in Europe for their faith…
Bad for Good by Lisa Burkhardt Worley
It had been a lovely day. My friend and I attended a luncheon that featured a social media expert and we were blessed by the information. I provided the giveaway basket for the event, filled with gifts that people could use for the holidays. So my friend did not have to drive and spend money…
Spiritual Bankruptcy by Mayada Naami
What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? (Matthew 16:26, NIV) In 2011, after my second divorce, I was homeless and financially bankrupt. Until that moment I had been turning to someone or something to fill me…
Diffusing Childhood Wounds by Lisa Burkhardt Worley
“Lisa, you did not turn in your report card.” “Yes, I did.” “No you did not.” This was a conversation between my fourth grade teacher and myself in front of the entire class, one of several embarrassing moments created by that particular teacher. However, she eventually found my report card that she had misplaced—but made…