Happy Thanksgiving from The 8 Minute Devotion!  

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron encourages us with the last of the 8 steps to a thankful heart; remembering what Jesus did for us on the cross.  The foundation of all Christian gratitude is the cross - Jesus suffered and died in our place so that we could have eternal life!  We should never stray far from the cross but should keep it at the center of all we do.  

The 8 Minute Devotion will be on break for the next two days for the Thanksgiving holiday - please let your friends know about the podcast and encourage them to download this series as well.

Pastor Cameron looks at the topic of exercising the gifts of the Spirit today - as we allow the Holy Spirit to move through us our hearts are awakened to be thankful!  Just as the Apostle Paul thanked God for the gift of speaking in tongues, we can thank God for the privilege to flow in spiritual gifts as well.

Why do Christians say thanks and bless their food before they eat?  Is it just an empty tradition or recital of rote words?  Giving thanks before eating is actually seen throughout Scripture, and there is power in doing so!  Every time we eat we should remember the amazing miracle of God's provision - join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us to eat with thanksgiving!

The more we give, the more grateful we will become for the privilege of giving!  Generosity produces gratitude - on today's podcast Pastor Cameron looks at this principle as we continue our series on how to have a thankful heart!

Every person and relationship in your life has been put there for a reason - there are no accidents but God is intentional in the people He surrounds us with.  Join Pastor Cameron as we discover that we should be thankful for the people He has placed into our lives - just as the Apostle Paul thanked God for the people he knew we should do the same!

Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at the third step towards having a thankful heart - realizing that God is working all things together for our good.  We can be thankful in every situation when we realize even the seemingl bad things in life are working for our everlasting benefit and joy.  Perspective changes everything!

One important key to gratitude is to say the words "thank you."  The Lord is looking for those who will go out of their way to show gratitude - join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us of this on today's podcast.

Pastor Cameron starts a new series on The 8 Minute Devotion - "8 Steps to a Thankful Heart" in line with this season of Thanksgiving.  In today's episode we look at step 1 - singing awakens our heart to gratitude!  Singing God's praises glorifies Him and leads us to recognize all that He has done.

The New Covenant has a higher law than the old - we don't only follow outward rules (like do not murder) but inward realities (like don't hold anger against others).  Join Pastor Cameron as we discover the amazing standard and power of the New Covenant - it not only tells us what we should do but also gives us power to obey!

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that true righteousness is internal, and not external.  The scribes and Pharisees were very careful to follow their external rules while ignoring the condition of their hearts - Jesus gives us grace to be changed from the inside out.