S223P2 – Notes on gratitude: our sign to others

By C. C. | July 2, 2024

1 Chr. 16:8-9 O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make His deeds known among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders. Years ago, I volunteered at an inner-city youth ministry for a season.  I still remember my first night there, which was one of the…

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A crisis of identity

By C. C. | July 1, 2024

On a recent mission trip, I was asked to lead a morning devotional for a youth group outing.  Being young and impressionable, at that stage of life when one must figure out who one is, I knew that I wanted to speak to these kids about identity.  I reviewed scriptures I knew on the subject,…

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S223P1 – Notes on gratitude: a permanent attitude

By C. C. | July 1, 2024

1 Thes. 5:16-18 Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. I can remember times in my childhood when I jumped up…

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