Learning gratitude in real life takes effort. It is taught in our homes. When a child receives a birthday gift from someone, the mom usually cues the child, “What do you say?” It’s a …
What’s the Difference Between Praise and Thanks?
What the difference between praise and thanks? Many times we use them interchangeably in our prayers. Both of the words are nouns and verbs. Each word has a specific objective, yet the words …
Three Ways Thankfulness Improves Perspective
A mindset of thankfulness develops a better perspective. Do you need to improve your perspective of your situation? Have you become disillusioned with your relationships or disappointed in your …
What is Your Good Report?
"Nothing worrisome" was the ENT doctor's good report of my recent visit. My heart started turning cartwheels at those words. Yay! No cancer! My experience with tongue cancer began in 2003 when I had …
Giving Thanks for…Waiting
Waiting is hard. We have to do it all the time--waiting in line at the checkout, waiting in the doctor's office, waiting for test results, waiting for Christmas... Many times it is so hard to wait. …
Praise and Thanks
What’s the difference between offering praise and thanks? Praise and thanks are closely connected but separate. Each has a specific objective, yet they overlap in purpose. In thanksgiving we list …
The Importance of Thanks
What fills your heart? Gratitude or gripes? Is it words of thanks or complaints about the lack of something? Studies have shown that gratitude makes us healthier. In one study, one group of …
Praise and Thanks
What’s the difference between offering praise and thanks? Praise and thanks are closely connected but separate. Each has a specific objective, yet they overlap in purpose. In thanksgiving we list …
