10-29-2014 – Second, it is best to elaborate on the specific task or effort. This assures the person that recognition has been earned. Never should one be praised and corrected at the same time. This act totally negates any expression of appreciation.

10-28-2014 – First, public recognition is important though not always possible. By expressing appreciation one exhibits humility and genuinely acknowledges the importance of others.

10-25-2014 – To properly express appreciation in a manner that may lead to acceptance by another three things are necessary.

10-24-2014 – It is not a matter of saying ‘thank you,’ for rarely will those words acknowledge the work or effort the person has devoted.

10-22-2014 – So in what manner does one express appreciation to others? This may be somewhat more difficult than one thinks.

10-18-2014 – Thus humility in our relationship with the Lord forms the foundation for experiencing gratefulness towards others. Yes, even for our enemies for it is through their persecutions that we discover the true value of material, and spiritual things.

10-14-2014 – Gratitude and expressions of appreciation to the Father allows us to behold His glory in all things. When e express this appreciation to Him and to the ones He uses we discover something far more valuable than silver of gold.

10-9-2014 – Paul proclaims that he had learned contentment in what ever state whether, plenty or famine. This contentment rests in the knowledge that the Lord is the provider of good or ill and means it all for good for those who love the Lord.

10-8-2014 – From this mountain he falls into despair and  depression. The conclusion of which led to knowing God more intimately than ever before.

10-4-2014 – I Kings 19 recounts for us the story of Elijah, a great prophet of the Lord. Elijah had just concluded several great miracles. Challenged 850 prophets to a deadly contest won, destroying their idol, their rule, and their life. Brings and end to a 3 year drought and famine (which was still being talked about in Jesus time), and engaged in a 28 mile foot race with a horse and chariot and won!