Creative Disciple Newsletter
November 23, 2025
What Happens When Gratitude Starts to Fade in Your Life?
When gratitude weakens, spiritual health declines. Hidden attitudes can dull joy, choke thanksgiving, and leave the heart numb to God’s grace. I explore the subtle “gratitude killers” that quietly erode a believer’s walk and show how recognizing them restores a vibrant, thankful life.
Watch the latest videos on gratitude and stir up your affections for thanksgiving.
Episode 5: The Enemies of Gratitude
Episode 6: The Posture of Gratitude
Focused Discipleship
#Personal — Gratitude strengthens the soul. Humility, contentment, and worship revive joy and renew confidence in God’s goodness.
#Marriage — Healthy marriages grow where the mind is renewed. Grace Marriage shows how shifting daily thinking toward grace, truth, and intentional love transforms how spouses respond and relate.
#Parenting — A present father shapes lasting memories. All Pro Dad highlights simple, meaningful ways dads can slow down, engage deeply, and build connections their children will treasure.
#Church — Godly leadership embraces humility and ambition in the right order. Desiring God unpacks how leaders flourish when they go low in service and aim high in Christ-centered purpose.
#Work — Redemption changes how we see our work. The Institute for Faith, Work & Economics explains how Christ restores purpose, calling believers to pursue true shalom in daily labor.
#Pastor — Thanksgiving strengthens weary shepherds. Crossway encourages pastors to fight burnout by cultivating gratitude that lifts the heart and renews delight in God’s calling.
New Book
Grateful Again: Rekindling a Heart of Thanksgiving
Gratitude is more than good manners—it’s good theology. Grateful Again helps you rediscover the power of thankfulness rooted in God’s grace. Download the eBook on sale right now.
Weekly Wallpaper
Abounding in Thanksgiving
Let this wallpaper design draw your heart back to Christ and strengthen a spirit that abounds in thanksgiving each day. Download now.
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