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First person: 5 more articles to challenge you to be more thankful

Maybe one of these posts will challenge you to be more grateful—or help you in your teaching and preaching to challenge others.
  • November 27, 2025
  • Chuck Lawless
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First person: 5 more articles to challenge you to be more thankful

Happy Thanksgiving! Maybe one of these posts will challenge you to be more grateful—or help you in your teaching and preaching to challenge others.

7 Things the Sin of Ingratitude Reveals about Us 

10 Reasons I’m Really Thankful Today 

15 Ways to Express Thanksgiving in Your Life

12 Surprising “Thank You” Prayers to Pray Today

A Quick Word from Charles Spurgeon on Thanksgiving Day


EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was originally published by Chuck Lawless, professor and dean at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and originally published by chucklawless.com.

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