Giving Thanks–Past, Present, Future

Lanterns swung in the lower decks of the ship as 102 seasick men, women, and children tossed about in a cramped space the size of a volleyball court. All hatches were battened due to severe storms, stealing any hope of fresh air or light. The passengers survived on small rations of dried pork, beans, and [...]

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A Grateful Heart

As we approach that one special day of the year we’ve intentionally set aside to reflect on our blessings, I am reminding myself to take some time to count all of mine. This is not always an easy thing to do.
It’s so easy to look around at other people and envy the things that they have: I [...]

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Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart . . .

One night on his way home the great Bible commentator Matthew Henry was robbed. After this unfortunate incident he recorded this prayer in his journal:
“I thank Thee that I have never been robbed before. I thank Thee that even though they took my purse, they did not take my life. I thank Thee that though [...]

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Knee Work

Today’s devotion is the fourth in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with brief daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who [...]

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Breathing Deeply

Today’s devotion is the third in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who want [...]

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Just Do It!

Today’s devotion is the second in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who want [...]

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On a Treadmill?

With all the accent on health care and healthy lifestyle changes worldwide today, we thought you might enjoy this brief devotion. It’s slightly adapted from Serving in His Steps, one of CTA’s newest products–an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church [...]

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