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Feb 2023
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67. Pursuing a Thankful Heart with Betty...

Christi Rose
About this episode

In her 80 years of life Betty Price has learned how to cultivate a thankful heart. She shares these insights by answering the following questions: What is the connection between being thankful, and being sound minded? Why is thankfulness such an integral part of our worship? How do we pray "with thanksgiving"? How can we give thanks in everything? And what steps can we take to grow in thankfulness?

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Recommended Resources

"Choosing Gratitude" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

"The Gospel Primer" by Milton Vincent

"Growing in Gratitude" by Mary Mohler

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