Dr. Abadan Shah shares his experiences and insights on leadership, ministry, and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of humility, gratitude, and dependence on others. He also discusses the development of the prefrontal cortex and its role in decision-making, particularly in teenagers and young adults. [... more]

Long before Thanksgiving became a national holiday, Psalm 100 was written as the original Thanksgiving hymn. It's a call for all people to shout, serve, and sing with joy before God, expressing gratitude for who He is and what He has done. [... more]

As parents, we want our children to be generous toward God's kingdom, and Dr. Art Raynor shares steps to grow our kids in generosity, including modeling gratefulness and generosity, teaching them to give, and introducing them to pastors and missionaries. Meanwhile, Rob West answers listener questions on annuities, retirement planning, and investing in bonds. [... more]

God's sovereignty is demonstrated through his justice, which is a comfort to those who have received his redemption. However, for those who have not, it is a terrifying prospect. Gratitude is a key to wisdom, and understanding God's character is essential for living a life well. [... more]

God's character and work are revealed through his sovereignty, discipline, and restoration of his people. When humanity rebels against God, he stands back, allowing them to experience the consequences of their actions, but ultimately, he restores and blesses those who humble themselves and cry out to him. [... more]

The psalmist in Psalm 107 paints a clear portrait of God's character, highlighting his sovereign discipline and redemption of his people from trouble. The passage emphasizes the importance of giving thanks for God's steadfast love and wondrous works, and encourages believers to reflect on who God is and what he has done. [... more]

Living a life of faith means surrendering autonomy to God's sovereignty, trusting in his goodness, and hearing his words. It's about walking with God, seeing him, hearing him, and trusting him, rather than living life my way. This is the path to true significance and impact, a life built upon the rock of God's self-disclosure. [... more]

The psalmist reflects on God's steadfast love and redemption, highlighting four historic examples of how God has rescued His people from trouble, caused by human limitation and human sin, and restored them to a life of purpose and gratitude. [... more]

God's goodness and steadfast love are the foundation for thanksgiving, as seen in Psalm 107, which calls believers to give thanks to the Lord for His goodness and redemption from trouble. [... more]

Alistair Begg explores the difference between natural appreciation and the gratefulness that marks a genuine believer's heart, using the book of Colossians to demonstrate the importance of gratitude in Christian character. [... more]

David's Psalm 13 reveals a deep struggle with feeling forgotten by God, but ultimately leads to a prayer of desperation and a shift in perspective, teaching us to trust in God's mercy and salvation, even in the midst of trials and hardships. [... more]

Exploring the concept of gratefulness and its connection to faith, relationships, and spiritual growth, as individuals share personal stories and insights on cultivating a deeper sense of thankfulness and appreciation for life's blessings. [... more]

Exploring the concept of gratefulness and its impact on one's perspective, with stories of personal experiences and biblical references, highlighting the importance of faith and intercession in daily life. [... more]

Dr. Mike Bechtel discusses the concept of people pleasing and how it can be both a positive and negative trait. He emphasizes the importance of integrity, gratefulness, and curiosity in maintaining healthy relationships and avoiding unhealthy people pleasing behaviors. [... more]

Giving thanks in every circumstance is a command from God, not just for good things, but for all things, including pain and suffering. This is the will of God for believers, and it requires trusting in His control and purpose, even when we don't understand why things are happening. [... more]

The Salvation Army shares a story of a woman who escaped an abusive home and her children's transformation through the generosity of people who donated to the organization, believing their resources would make a difference. This highlights the importance of generosity and faith in action, inspiring others to give and make a positive impact in their communities. [... more]

The book of Titus explains how the gospel produces godliness in a way that nothing else can. The gospel redirects our worship, restores gratefulness, and raises our expectations. It shows us that God's purpose in the gospel was to create for himself a God-loving and God-like people. The gospel teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions, to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age. [... more]