Did you grow up singing the Doxology every Sunday in church? Did it help you be thoughtful and thankful in your worship? In many liturgical churches, the Doxology is sung immediately prior to the offertory. In essence, we remind ourselves to “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” before we return our gifts to him. […]

How easy is it for you to keep your thoughts thankful, positive, and joyful? When Paul challenges us to “take captive every thought,” does that feel hard or easy? If you’re like me, that feels impossible. My mind feels like that commercial with the cat-herding cowboy. As soon as I take one thought captive, all […]

What’s the longest range goal you’ve ever set? Did you accomplish your goal? Most of us lose the battle for gratitude because we don’t have the right plan. Long-term battle plans In England, they estimate it takes 250 to 300 years to build a cathedral. That’s a lot of planning and preparation. At New College, […]