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Jul 21
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Cultivating Gratitude: A Christian Persp...

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In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the topic of cultivating gratitude as a Christian. They discuss practical ways to foster gratitude in daily life, the challenges posed by a discontented culture, and the importance of perspective. They emphasize the coexistence of gratitude and sorrow, the transformative power of gratitude, and the need for humility in recognizing God's gifts.

Mentioned in this episode: The price increases for our conference after August 4, so register soon! Learn more at ccef.org/2025.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Conference Announcement
01:25 Fostering Gratitude in Daily Life
14:16 Why Gratitude Is Difficult
19:00 Honest Gratitude Amid Sorrow
27:54 What Gratitude Cultivates in Us
34:02 The Alphabet Game: Reflecting on Gratitude

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