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Give Thanks

“16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” In everything give thanks. God has given us a tall order in 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Give thanks in everything? What about hard things, hurtful things, impossible things? How do we give thanks for […]

12 Days of ThanksLiving, Day 11: Boldness

Day 11: Boldness “But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.” 1 Thessalonians 2:2 . Boldness [bohld] adjective .1. not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible […]

12 Days of ThanksLiving, Day 10: The Gospel

Day 10: The Gospel “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Meto preach the gospel to the poor: He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19 To proclaim […]

12 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 9, Discipleship

Day 9: Discipleship “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

12 Days of ThanksLiving, Day 6: Service

Day 6: Service “There was an abundance of burnt offerings, along with the usual liquid offerings, and a great deal of fat from the main peace offerings. So the Temple of the LORD was restored to service.” 2 Chronicles 29:35 Service [sur-vis] noun an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service. the supplying or […]

12 Days of ThanksLiving, Day 3: Sacrifice

Day 3: Sacrifice ThanksLiving: living a thankful life “But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.” Hebrews 10:12