Comparison – The Thief of Joy

1 Samuel 8 records the dangers of comparison. Samuel was appointed by God to lead Israel. However, the nation was not content to enjoy the peace and protection that God gave through Samuel’s leadership. Their cry was, “Give us a king to lead us” [1 Sam 8:6]....
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4 Benefits of a Thankful Heart

1. Pride decreases—Humility increases. One of the main stumbling blocks to cultivating a thankful heart is pride. There is a tendency in all of us to take credit for our success. However, a thankful heart recognizes that all good things come from the hand of a sovereign God and...
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The Christian Heart Is A Thankful Heart

Thankfulness often seems to be a lost habit, as illustrated through this real-life incident. Edward Spencer was a seminary student in Evanston, Illinois. He was also part of a life-saving squad. When a ship sunk near the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, Edward repeatedly...
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