“Gratitude”

In this blog by Chris Grace, explore the deep connection between gratitude and a fulfilling life, as revealed in scripture and supported by modern research. Chris highlights how thankfulness strengthens relationships, deepens commitments, and brings joy. With practical steps like keeping a gratitude journal and practicing mindful appreciation, this piece offers a roadmap for embracing gratitude. Perfect for the Thanksgiving season, it encourages readers to reflect on blessings, strengthen connections, and walk down Gratitude Lane toward a life abundant with love and peace.

In this week's video, New Testament professor and scholar Dr. Matt Williams helps the CMR celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing the importance of the spiritual discipline of Thanksgiving, not just the holiday. 

In this week's podcast, Dr. Anna Sinclair shares her inspiring journey of embracing her disability. Listen along as she offers a unique hope for how to live in light of our scars, whether they are seen or unseen, and the unexpected joy that comes along the way.

Can small, every day courtesies really make a difference in a relationship? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace share how simple acts of kindness can bring results you might not be expecting.  

"Gratitude turns what we have, into enough." This Thanksgiving season, we want to encourage you to practice gratitude beyond the Thanksgiving table. In today's video New Testament department chair and director of the BA-MA programs at Talbot School of Theology, Dr. Matt Williams, shares the importance of gratitude as a spiritual discipline. 

Why do you love being a mom? In today's blog, best-sellling author and speaker Arlene Pellicane shares about her own experiences of motherhood and encourages other moms to pause and recognize all of the good they've done in their children's lives.

Is there something you appreciate about someone but are too afraid to share? In today's blog, Willa Williams shares a personal story that teaches us to express appreciation and vulnerability before it's too late. 

Is there a certain thing your spouse does that drives you crazy? No matter how "perfect" a relationship appears, the answer is most likely yes. In today's blog, Alisa Grace shares a personal story about how God changed her perspective using an old blue chair.