6 Things to Avoid Today’s passage: Ephesians 5:1–4 Focus verse: Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. (Ephesians 5:4) In Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, he tells them to follow Father God’s example as his dearly loved children. Furthermore, they are to […]
Power of Gratitude Radio Interview Reaches Audiences in Four States and Worldwide via Stream Christian author Peter DeHaan was recently interviewed on Redeemer Broadcasting’s popular weekly program “On the Docket,” where he discussed his newly released book Thanksgiving with Jesus and the transformative power of gratitude in the Christian faith. The interview, hosted by Tanya McGrath, aired […]
Come Out! Today’s passage: John 11:1–44 Focus verse: Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” (John 11:41–42). Jesus loves the siblings […]
Glory in Your Praise Today’s passage: 1 Chronicles 16 Focus verse: “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.” (1 Chronicles 16:35) The nation of Israel takes the ark of God into battle, and the Philistines capture it […]
Give Thanks to God Today’s passage: Romans 14:1–10 Focus verse: Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. (Romans 14:6) We may think today’s focus verse addresses being a vegetarian. It does not, at least not […]
Give Thanks to the Lord Today’s passage: Psalm 136 Focus verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1) As we covered in yesterday’s reading, we should offer God our thanksgiving for our salvation, spiritual blessings, and physical provisions. Not only that, but we can also praise him […]
Embrace a Spirit of Gratitude This Fall Several countries around the world have an official Thanksgiving holiday, but not all do. Thanksgiving usually occurs in the fall. For example, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving toward the end of November, and Canada celebrates Thanksgiving in October. The origins of Thanksgiving reflect a gratitude for the fall […]