Gratitude That Becomes a Lifestyle
by Thomas Cheevers on November 29th, 2025
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” - Colossians 3:17At some point, gratitude must move from being an occasional reaction to becoming a continual posture. Scripture paints the picture clearly: gratitude isn’t something we visit; it’s a place we live. Paul writes that whatever we do—our speech, our act... Read More
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The Freedom of Generous Gratitude
by Thomas Cheevers on November 28th, 2025
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” - 2 Corinthians 9:11There is a kind of freedom that only generosity can unlock. Not the kind that comes from having abundance, but the kind that comes from releasing it. When Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, he didn’t say, “You will be enriched s... Read More
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The Strength You Didn't Know You Needed
by Thomas Cheevers on November 27th, 2025
“In everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” - Philippians 4:6There’s a specific kind of pressure that builds when life feels overwhelming—when responsibilities stack up, relationships strain, emotions wear thin, and the future feels uncertain. In those moments, gratitude can feel like the last thing we have the strength for.But here’s the ... Read More
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Gratitude in the Tension
by Thomas Cheevers on November 26th, 2025
“Give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:18There’s a moment every believer eventually faces—the moment when gratitude and pain occupy the same space. We know God is good. We know Scripture calls us to give thanks.And yet sometimes life hands us circumstances that feel completely out of alignment with thanksgiving.This is where many people mis... Read More
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Gratitude That Refuses to Be Silent
by Thomas Cheevers on November 25th, 2025
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.” - Psalm 100:4Gratitude was never meant to live quietly inside the heart. In Scripture, thanksgiving is always movement. Always expression. Always response. Psalm 100 paints a picture of people entering God’s presence, not with crossed arms or silent appreciation, but with thanksgiving and praise... Read More
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When Gratitude Stops Being Optional
by Thomas Cheevers on November 24th, 2025
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” - Psalm 136:1Every one of us wakes up each morning with a gravitational pull inside our hearts. And it usually isn’t toward gratitude. It’s toward ourselves. Scripture reveals something striking: a thankless heart is not a personality trait—it’s a spiritual condition. In Romans 1, when Paul described the unraveling of a society f... Read More
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