Last week we talked about the vital role perspective plays in our pursuit of a grateful heart. Perspective affects whether we see a glass as half full or half empty. But perspective isn't passive. We can shape our perspective based on what we are looking for. Fortunately, the God who gave us ears to hear and eyes to see is...

November, the month of Thanksgiving! I have a letter board in my home that reads, "November, every day a day to give thanks."   Oh, how want that. I want a grateful heart. Day in. Day out.    And yet, I know (and more importantly, God knows) I'm not always grateful. Sometimes I end up in a funk of focusing more on what concerns...