The Importance of Being Happy
Enjoying the gifts from God.
Celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi with thanks and praise for animals.
Moses also said, “You will know that it was
the LORD when he gives you meat to eat in
the evening and all the bread you want
in the morning, because he has heard your
grumbling against him. Who are we?
You are not grumbling against
us, but against the LORD.”—Exodus 16:8 NIV
The blessing of thanking others for a gift.
How a sincere apology strengthens friendships.
Spend a minute with Executive Editor Rick Hamlin as he explores the positive effects of gratitude.
It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.—Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.—Psalm 89:1 (NLT)
I’ve come to believe that if we start each day from a place of gratitude, then it’s bound to go a bit better than it would if we didn’t.
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.—1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
I praise You because I am fearfully
and wonderfully made; Your works
are wonderful, I know that full well.—Psalm 139:14 (NIV)