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Week 6 - 2/9/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who loves you

 

Scripture

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you?

1 Thessalonians 3:9

 

Quote

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Marcel Proust
 

Week 5 - 2/2/2014

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Who to Thank

Carry a note with you and thank someone on the spot.

 

Scripture

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for everyone.

1 Timothy 2:1

 

Quote

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

Unknown
 

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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