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Being Thankful Through It All

November 22, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

By Warren B. Smith In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Thankfulness is our attempt as believers to express the inexpressible—the amazing gratitude we feel for the amazing grace bestowed upon us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He not only … [Read more…]

Posted in: RESOURCES, The Word of God Tagged: blessings, thankful, thankfulness, Warren B. Smith

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