Thanks-Living: Embracing the Power of Gratitude Every Day - Paperback

by Stu Epperson (Author), Gary Chapman (Foreword by)

In every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:18

A life of thanksgiving is a life infused with purpose and joy.

Our lives are divine gifts--but they don't always feel like that. Life can feel like a tangle of thorns and thistles. It's often marked with sorrow, disappointment, and heartache. So, how do we embrace or follow the biblical charge to give thanks in all things?

In his honest and encouraging book, Thanks-Living, Stu Epperson invites us into the beauty and joy found in life shaped by thanksgiving. Gratitude doesn't mean denying the real grief and pain in our lives. Rather that we boldly anchor our hearts in God, in His presence and promises. We can give thanks in all things--because God is present in all things. Even in lack, we are not empty. Even when life feels uncertain, God is proven and trustworthy.

Cultivating a heart of gratitude is more than being polite. We're actively pressing against the darkness of cynicism and despair. We're participating in a deeper reality where God's goodness meets us in both joy and struggle. Stu shows us how to meditate on and delight in the Word of God. He shares practical ways to embrace gratitude and build others up in the Lord. Gratitude amidst hardship is a powerful witnessing weapon, especially to those who don't yet know Christ.

A daily commitment to gratitude can restore hope and joy to your everyday life. If you want to be light to a dark and desperate world, then join Stu in the journey of being Thanks-Living.

Author Biography

STU EPPERSON, JR. is founder and president of The Truth Network, with podcasts and programs on over 400 affiliates. Stu is also the host of Truth Talk and the author of two books: Last Words of Jesus and First Words of Jesus: From the Cradle to the Cross. He is on the Board of Directors of Salem Media and several other kingdom organizations. He enjoys coaching and playing basketball. Stu and his wife Julie live in North Carolina. They have four children and two grandchildren.

GARY CHAPMAN, PhD--author, speaker, counselor--has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of the 5 Love Languages(R) series and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. Learn more at www.5lovelanguages.com.