Category Archives: Gratitude
Greed Comes From Ingratitude, and a Lack of Thankfulness Leads to Selfish Shopping Blitz
Well, I tried restrain from commenting on the yearly debacle known as “Black Friday”, but really. Reading the MSNBC.com article about “Report: Shoppers unfazed as man dies at Target” really makes it yet again an over the top event, with … Continue reading
Reflections: Entitlement vs Gratitude and the Book of Job
1This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of … Continue reading
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Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day in the US. It is a time for grilling and doing outdoor things. For some, it is the first real chance to enjoy some sort of summer, and this year’s cold spring really brings that home. … Continue reading
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COGWA: “Who Washed Christ’s Feet?”
On Church of God, a Worldwide Association’s (COGWA) website, John Columbo asks on the Young Adult Blog the question, “Who Washed Christ’s Feet?” He gives an interesting answer, certainly one we should consider. I’m not disagreeing with the article, but … Continue reading
“T” Is for “Thanks”
“Happy Turkey Day!” The first time I heard it, I was somewhat amused. Unfortunately, the American “Thanksgiving” has in reality become mostly that. It is a day to eat turkey, stuff yourself with mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, perhaps have … Continue reading
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Are You a Wimp?
No, it is a serious question. In the Army, there was always the drive to be a “real man”. It was a particularly competitive environment that looked down upon whiners, quitters and losers. You know, God told Job to “Gird … Continue reading
Have an Enjoyable Thanksgiving
Cicero was quoted on the radio the other day as saying, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” I think that there is a lot of truth to that. While we should … Continue reading
Being Grateful at Thanksgiving
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. ~ Cicero, Pro Plancio, 54 B.C. Last Sabbath we got a good sermonette about thanksgiving. It certainly gave me something to think about. I heard on … Continue reading
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Reflecting on Independence Day
I have published a new article on Associated Content about “Reflecting on Independence Day”. Below is an excerpt. When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them … Continue reading
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