Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Praise and Thanksgiving: Two Keys to Mental Health. Psalm 46:9-10.

We understand the value of gratitude because it is talked about so often. Many non-believers in our culture talk about the “healing power of gratitude” and are dedicated to regularly giving thanks. Americans know that a posture of thankfulness helps us feel happier and more at peace. But there is another practice that may haveContinue reading “Praise and Thanksgiving: Two Keys to Mental Health. Psalm 46:9-10.”

IS THE WORLD MEDIOCRE? Romans 1:19-21.

Did God give us a hum-drum, mediocre world? Does He get an A or maybe a B or a C? Is our reaction to the world “meh”? Or have we grown accustomed to a world of STAGGERING beauty? I walked outside this morning at dawn. Golden sunlight was blazing sideways, setting on fire every bladeContinue reading “IS THE WORLD MEDIOCRE? Romans 1:19-21.”

Parades. Nehemiah 12:31, 38-43.

When you think of Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, what comes to mind? Alcohol. To honor the only holiday dedicated to a missionary, the world drinks green beer to excess. There are better ways to honor the saint. But people love a parade—and they love an excuse to imbibe.  There are as many reasons for paradesContinue reading “Parades. Nehemiah 12:31, 38-43.”