Thankfulness reflects God’s kingdom order; it unlocks the heavenly storehouse of His treasures. When we forget to thank Him, we miss out on many of the blessings He has prepared for us. But here’s the kicker: An attitude of thankfulness doesn’t just happen to us; we must learn to intentionally cultivate it. Gratitude is not
See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled. (Hebrews 12:15) Grace is critical for our relationship with God, others, and even ourselves. While we receive His grace in faith (Eph 2:8-9; Romans 3), it’s
We have 5 autographed copies of our April Book of the Month: Joni & Ken: An Untold Love Story and we’re going to give them away to Connection members! Joni and Ken is the true love story of one of the most loved and respected couples on the planet—Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada—who, through depression,
It’s the little things, isn’t it? Countless small hurts and irritations that pile up and up and up until finally the pile topples over into a spirit-crushing, emotionally-damaging argument. “Within countless marriages, simple disagreements over small issues resolved poorly add bricks to the thickening walls of relational separation between couples. While the many small issues
“Yep, it could’ve been God at work!” (Lori L.) Lori, we think you’re on to something. As Sheila Walsh tweeted, “God is moving through His daughters” and it was apparent He was at work during our recent Celebrate What Matters: Up Close event in Mesa, AZ. Here’s what some of the women who were there
Help Win $10,000 for the A21 Campaign THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, the highest-rated original series in GSN history, says it’s “time to play favorites” as voting opens for the title of AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE FAN FAVORITE. From Thursday, April 18th through Sunday, May 19th, fans of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE can go to gsntv.com to
The story of this biblical couple is filled with graphic contrasts. Xerxes, who makes no claim to know or believe in the God of the Hebrews, is the raucous and philandering king of a vast empire. When he meets Esther, she is a virgin. Xerxes is surrounded by indescribable opulence and luxury. Esther is an
Esther took a very courageous stand and boldly accessed the king with a request for her people. She did it as if she’d been born for such a time as that, and indeed she had. What grace. What conviction. What an example for all of us. As bold as Esther was, her story is one
The first step in overcoming problems, whether they are physical, emotional or spiritual, is to admit you are in need and desire a change. Jesus asked the man who had been lying by the Bethesda pool for thirty-eight years a very important question: “Do you want to get well?” (John 5:1–15). In other words, “Do
Life sometimes provides the opportunity to give up something we think we need in exchange for something we truly need. . . I loved making art. I used the canvas to communicate my emotions, thoughts, and questions, and people were moved by my expressions. My teachers praised me. My pieces sold. I won competitions and
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