Tag Archive for: gratitude

Solitude for Beginners

By: Susan Browning

I was always reaching out, always finding something new to take on, always engaged with ministry, always in peoples lives, always over-booking my schedule, then feeling like my brain would burst and my heart felt heavy. 
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Practicing Gratitude: What to Remember and What to Forget

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

What to remember and what to forget? Your memory is a fascinating thing. Remembering what is bad in our lives comes easily to us, but remembering what is good often takes hard work! Read more

You Ought To Be Congratulated!

By: Helen Carr

In 2019/2020 I wrote a novel. Yes, I finally finished writing the 90000-word manuscript I had sitting in my head for years. Thank you, you’re too kind. No, seriously, hold your applause; because the truth is, it’s not very good…but it could be…maybe? Read more

Movie Challenge: Thanksgiving

By: Ally Barnes

Thanksgiving comes around every year on the final Thursday of November. Even though it is an American holiday, it’s a great excuse to gather with friends and family and enjoy a meal together. Read more

Six Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude

By: Dr Justin Coulson

There is a mountain of scientifically-backed reasons showing that being grateful is really, really good for us. Read more

Teaching Our Kids to Be Thankful in Everything

By: Annette Spurr

Last school holidays were like none other for many parents around the world. Camping trips and day trips were cancelled, playdates were off, and there wasn’t even sport on TV! Read more

Home Will Be the Hero: Creating a Safe Place for Our Tweens and Teens

By: Michelle Mitchell

The feeling of packing your bags up and heading home is always bittersweet, especially if it wasn’t in the original plan. Read more

Five Simple Ways to Inject Gratitude into Your Daily Schedule

By: Michelle Mitchell

“I need some advice. My daughter is turning 16 next month. She’s a really good kid. She’s funny and smart and talented and she makes good choices. However, she is a complainer. Read more

A Strategy to Boost Your Child’s Gratitude

By: Michelle Mitchell

It is not difficult to notice times when authentic gratitude is lacking in our homes. I have come to recognise that an indulgent life doesn’t make kids happy. Read more

Give Thanks in Every Circumstance

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

One of the most challenging pieces of advice in the Bible is when the Apostle Paul writes:

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess 5:18, NIV). Read more