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Good Works
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… As Christians, one of our primary goals is to participate in a relationship with Jesus Christ. We do this through prayer, plus studying and meditating on God’s … Continue reading
Barnabas
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… I’ve been reading biblical accounts about Barnabas. His real name was Joseph, but was given the name Barnabas by the apostles which means “Son of Encouragement.” (Acts … Continue reading
Who Are You
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Jesus must have been curious when He asked His disciples, “Whom do men say that I am?” Some said He was John the Baptist, some said Elias, … Continue reading
God Understands
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… People want so desperately to have others truly understand them, know where they are coming from, and why they do what they do. This can be difficult … Continue reading
Daily Renewal
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we become a new person. (1 Corinthians 5:17) We forsake our old ways and embrace our new life in Christ. … Continue reading
God Is Faithful
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… How many of us have trusted salesmen but found they were untruthful, investors but found they were crooks, spouses but found out they committed adultery, evangelists but … Continue reading
Mission Impossible
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Remember the old Mission: Impossible television series? I’m not talking about those modern crash/bang movies starring Tom Cruise. I’m referring to the original weekly series where someone … Continue reading
Hallelujah
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… While in high school, our choir director had us sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah at a concert. I think that’s when I fell in love … Continue reading
What We Cannot See
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… The first time I went to LA in the 60s for a short visit, the smog was so bad I could not see the mountains. People said, … Continue reading
Everyday Miracles
It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Years ago—before moving pictures, visual effects, and technology that constantly shocks the senses—people seemed to appreciate their surroundings more. They realized that life itself is a miracle. … Continue reading
