Now is the time we culturally set aside to reflect gratitude for life and what we have. Thanksgiving Day, in my opinion, is actually one of the more meaningful moments still existing in the shared consciousness of our nation. In this time, we actually take time out from work and normal routines to simply celebrate …
What Are You Thankful For?
Giving thanks and showing gratitude to God is an act of worship. This is why we read in Psalm 106:1, "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." But it is not just for the material goods or obvious blessings that we are to be thankful for. In fact, the …
Choosing to Become Thankful
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story. (Psalm 107:1-2) Thankfulness begins with our attention on the right sort of object. The object presented to us in Psalm 107 is God Himself. We read that God is Yahweh – the Savior, …
What Is In Your Hand?
This past weekend in my message at Eastbrook, I asked a question from John 6:1-15: "what is in your hand?" I started my message with the story of Dr. Abraham Verghese, a medical professional and professor at Stanford University. Verghese was recently featured in a TED talk entitled "A Doctor's Touch" that is profound. You …
Thankful Hands (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message at Eastbrook Church this past weekend entitled "Thankful Hands" from our series, "Thankful." Discussion Questions: What are ten things you are thankful for in your life? Why are you thankful for them? This week, we continue our series, "Thankful," by looking at a well-known story in John …
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