A Prayer for Gratefulness

Summer days are not all alike. In Alaska, the midnight sun means nearly 24 hours of light, and something unexpected happens — you sleep less, eat less, and still feel energized, as if the season itself is giving you more than the calendar promises. In Hawaii, closer to the equato ...  Show more

"How have you been?" — "Tired." It is the kind of answer delivered with a chuckle that quietly covers something much heavier underneath. Over ten years of interrupted sleep, four boys who simply do not sleep well in their early years, the exhaustion of pregnancy layered on top of ...  Show more

If we’re not careful, we’ll take for granted the good things God has done. The best foundation for a joy-filled life is a grateful heart.

Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and l ...

If you want to see God's blessings, you have to line your thoughts up with God's. Don't let a negative mentality keep you from the new things He wants to do in your life. 

Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the messag ...

The key to cultivating happiness is to stay focused on the positive in our lives. Discouragement and worry cannot take root in a grateful heart. 

Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. ...

In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the topic of cultivating gratitude as a Christian. They discuss practical ways to foster gratitude in daily life, the challenges posed by a discontented culture, and the importance of perspective. They emphasize the coexistence of gratitude a ...  Show more