Keeping Faith Alive
One of my favorite things is to wake up earlier than the rest of my house to the smell of coffee and the sun rising. [...]
Thankful for the Little Things
With Thanksgiving being right around the corner, it’s only natural to begin thinking about some of the things I am thankful for. So, I asked myself, what are the [...]
Giving God Praise this Thanksgiving
On a table in my house, a small wooden sign sits that states three words, “Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.” It serves as a daily reminder to set [...]
3 Ways Gratitude Keeps Me Free
Mercy Multiplied will forever hold a special place in my heart. Before going to Mercy, I had no hope for a life or a future. [...]
Count Your Blessings
Do you ever take the time to count your blessings? I’m sure you know the children’s song, “Count Your Blessings”, but thanking God for specific [...]
Tangible Reminders of a Love That Runs Deep
Do you need a reminder of how much God loves you and is working all things for your good? Marina from our Outreach team shares a helpful way to tangibly mark how God relentlessly pursues us and shows His goodness, provision, and faithfulness in our present or past seasons.
Altar of Remembrance
There are many ways to look back over the last year and remember what the Lord has done. Our encouragement this week is to take some time after you review the year to set up your own altar in remembrance and gratitude for 2016.
Gratitude Creates Good Fruit
Be encouraged to delve deeper into all that gratitude holds so that perseverance, character and hope become more and more alive within you!
Gratitude in the Suffering
When we choose gratitude in the difficulties of our lives, we are promised hope. And hope does not disappoint.
Being Grateful IN It All
Often at this time of year, you will hear people talk about how they are trying to be intentionally grateful in preparation for Thanksgiving, but have you thought about what would happen if we actually began to thank the Lord IN all of the circumstances of our lives, whether great or difficult?" "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks IN all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess. 4:13.
Carrying Gratitude
Gratitude defined is a feeling of appreciation or thanks. It's interesting that gratitude is defined as a feeling. Our feelings provide a compass for our actions (good or bad!) and are triggered by our thoughts. So we can choose to think grateful thoughts, which will create grateful feelings and perhaps even lead to actions of gratitude towards ourselves, God and others!