I took a longer break from podcasting than planned, thanks to all that must be done for my daughter's upcoming wedding. But I didn't want to let Thanksgiving pass without encouraging you to count your blessings and to discuss the importance of giving thanks, even through hardship.

- Proverbs 30:8-9 - "Keep deception and lies far from me, God. Give me neither...."

- James 4:8 - "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you."

- James 1:2-3 - "Count it all joy when you encounter various trials, knowing this...."

- Philippians 4:11 - "... I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."

- Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."

- Matthew 11:28 - ""Come to Me, all you who are weary...and I will give you rest."

- Job 1:9-10 - "Satan answered the LORD, 'Does Job fear God for nothing?'"

- 1 Timothy 6:8 - "But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that."

- John 16:33 - "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace...."

- Romans 8:28 - "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good...."

- Proverbs 3:11 - "My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD or loathe His reproof."

- EP 70: Unwrapping Cancer for Christmas

- "How Firm a Foundation"

- A Prayer of Thanks

- Keep Praying, Even When It's Hard

- Verses to Read When Battling Big Emotions

- EP 99: Living a Yielded Life

- Giving Thanks through Hardships Printable

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