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Week 12 - 3/23/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who gave you good advice

 

Scripture

Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.

Matthew 7:24

 

Quote

We should count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.

Neal A. Maxwell
 

Week 11 - 3/16/2014

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Who to Thank

Doctor, nurse or someone who helped in time of illness

 

Scripture

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise.

James 5:13

 

Quote

Gratitude is a many-colored quality, reaching in all directions. It goes out for small things and for large; it is a God-ward going.

Faith Baldwin
Many Windows, Seasons of the Heart
 

Blog Posts

4/15/2014

 

. . . much easier for me to write a song about it.

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One of my favorite quotes about gratitude is from John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words but to live by them.” I’ve always believed gratitude played a huge part of my life. I sometimes can see all I have to give thanks for in my life but more than give thanks, I know that the time I am grateful each year, each day, each moment, is by the way I’m living gratitude. Gratitude has been said to have molded and shaped the entire Christian life not merely by emotions and thoughts, but by actions and deeds. Continue Reading

This submission is by Celia Whitler, Songwriter, author, singer and friend of FUMCR.

4/1/2014

 

Gratitude for the HAPPY People!

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I have been trying my best to keep up with the thank yous in our year of gratitude. It’s not only been a challenge to think of who to thank, but also a lot of fun. I find myself constantly on the lookout for who I can thank! Most of the time it comes easy because there are so many wonderful people out there~ just being themselves, but making our world a brighter place. Continue Reading

This submission is by Glenda Hanks, FUMCR Member.

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