Gratefulness

Thank You John

When Dr. Broadus was a boy in a little town he was converted to Christ. He had been attending come meetings, and he went to one of his playmates, Sandy Jones, a red-haired, awkward chap, the next day and said to him: “I wish you would be a...

Gratefulness, Heaven, Soulwinning, Words

114 Years Without Complaints

On November 4, 2010, Eunice Sandborn became the world’s oldest living person. She celebrated her 114th birthday in July, 20, 2010, at her church, First Baptist, in Jacksonville, Texas. Eunice says that she not only loves everything about her...

Contentment, Gratefulness, Perspective

Giving Thanks When It Takes Faith

In the late 1800’s George Muller operated an orphanage that at one time had 1,000 orphans. One morning there was no food to eat, but he called all the children and staff together and prayed thanking God for the provision of food, even though no...

Faith, Giving, Gratefulness, Thanksgiving

Thankfulness Is a Lost Art

In 1860, the Lady Elgin was rammed by the Augusta and sank in Lake Michigan near Evanston, Illinois. A ministerial student named Edward Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue passengers. In the process,...

Gratefulness, Thanksgiving

Grateful Hearts

After World War II, two families were waiting in line after a church service to greet the pastor. The church was preparing to build a building at that time.

The first family in line said, “Pastor, as you know, our son was killed in the war...

Blessings, Giving, Gratefulness, Thanksgiving

Say Thank You Before it Is Too Late

The brilliant Scottish writer, Thomas Carlyle, lived on a farm in Dumfriesshire, which he called “the loneliest nook in Britain.” Each day he climbed a ladder to his attic, where he worked until dark. His devoted wife Jane was left alone. One...

Gratefulness, Marriage, Words

The Privilege of Soulwinning

After witnessing to a band of people that had murdered some foreigners, David Livingstone wrote: “I had more than ordinary pleasure in telling these murderers of the precious blood which cleanseth from all sin. I bless God that He has...

Gratefulness, Missions, Quote, Soulwinning

Taking Care of Christian Servants

“You would think that because Joshua was a man of God, had successfully led the children of Israel against the Canaanites, and had been victorious, that the Israelites would tell him that he could pick out any spot he wanted in which to settle....

Gratefulness, Leadership, Quote, Respect

Wanting More

Two friends met each other on the street one day. One looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, “What has the world done to you, my old friend?” The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you: three weeks ago, my uncle...

Blessings, Discontentment, Gratefulness, Humor, Money

Thankful for the Anesthesiologist

An anesthesiologist often plays an important role when a woman is going through labor. One woman was so grateful for her anesthesiologist’s help that she told him, “I’m so happy about how well everything went that I’m going to name my son after...

Gratefulness, Humor, Women