[Week of Thanksgiving] When we ask God for things, we have to be careful not to treat Him like a genie in the lamp. There is one, simple way to avoid this: Pray out of a heart of thanksgiving. Giving thanks is an act of worship and shows respect and honor for our God.

[Week of Thanksgiving] What is the foundation of thanksgiving? Jesus gave Himself as our sacrifice, and His grace is reaching more and more people. It is this Grace that allows Thanksgiving to overflow in our lives as worship to God.

"As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him." -Psalm 18:30

Jesus lived a perfect life, but he was also tempted. He understands our weaknesses and can even empathize with us. He isn't upset with us. He understands, and He is here to help.

Sometimes, we simply don't know how to pray. Have you been there? When you look to heaven, throw up your hands, and say, "Lord, I don't know what to pray. I just need you." Romans 8:26 tells us that the Holy Spirit steps in, and literally, prays for us.

The message of the Bible is simple: Do good to others both inside and outside of the Church!

We serve a LIVING God! He is the great Conqueror and the great Overcomer. He holds the keys to death and hell!

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." Psalm 23:1

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God" Ephesians 2:8