Dear readers, My name is Manuel Martens, and I am 20 years old, and had the great privilege of working for several months at the Hogar de Paz Children’s Home in Bolivia. I am wholeheartedly […]
When we sit quietly before the Lord and reflect on our life, we quickly reach the limit of what we can truly understand and comprehend. Subsequently, we are prompted in gratitude and deep humility to […]
In 2 Samuel 7:3, we find an example of how people can fool themselves if they fail to become silent and allow God to speak to them. David sincerely wanted to build a house for […]
Discontentment grows as… The media brings us endless advertisements to awaken a desire in us to purchase more. Yet the Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak in regard to need, for […]
Thankful? How? How can I be thankful in all circumstances? What’s to thank for when outcomes are different than expected and my expectations are mostly unmet? Oh, and did I mention all the loss and […]
I just like David’s statement. Finally, someone who makes it a point to be thankful to his God! Grateful people make me happy; they encourage me and are a blessing to me. I, too, want […]
How would you like to have a simple way to improve your happiness in life in a lasting and noticeable way—regardless of your bank balance, state of health, or the general situation in your surroundings? […]
The Apostle Paul exhorted the Ephesians to “[give] thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Why did he write these words? First of […]
At first glance, gratitude seems simple—yet it demands our whole heart. It is more than a reaction to the good things in life—it is the path to inner freedom and to God’s salvation. Psalm 50:23 […]
Gratitude is a quality that profoundly transforms and influences our lives. However, it is not a given to be grateful. We often see this in our children—they’re sometimes surprised when we remind them to say […]