Category Archives: Gratitude

Judged for failing to enjoy

Posted on August 12, 2018 by vincentsmithauthor

There’s an old Jewish saying that we’ll be judged for all the good things God has given that we failed to appreciate. It reminds me of the traveller who met an old priest high in the mountains, who told him … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, enjoyment, Gift of God, Gratitude, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The practice of thanksgiving is our most transforming resource.

Posted on February 19, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

In every generation the wisest people have known that the surest way to change one’s quality of life is to change the way we think. Our ability to change our outer environment may be limited, but the way it affects … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Gratitude, thankfulness, Transformation, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Grace does not depend on what we’ve done for God

Posted on October 13, 2016 by vincentsmithauthor

Over the years there have been so many extras that have been added to the teachings of Jesus that He wouldn’t recognize much of what most people think Christianity is. Heading the list would be the common assumption that to … Continue reading →

Posted in God, God's love, Grace, Gratitude | Leave a comment

‘We could not afford to lose a voice like that’

Posted on June 5, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras were once on opposite sides of the political divide so much so that Carreras refused to appear on the same stage as Domingo. But then he contracted leukemia and almost went bankrupt paying for treatments. … Continue reading →

Posted in Actions, Acts of Kindness, Generous spirit, Gratitude, Greatness, humility, Nobility | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Losing one’s perspective

Posted on March 20, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

One stifling summer day in San Antonio, Texas, a baby was accidentally locked in a parked car. The mother and the aunt ran around the car in near hysteria, while a neighbour tried to unlock the door with a clothes … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Ingratitude, Life, Life's journey, Perspective | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I wish I’d kept that

Posted on December 20, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

A friend of mine who works in real estate told me about a man who became increasingly envious of his friends because they had larger homes. So he listed his house with an estate agent, planning to sell it and … Continue reading →

Posted in Contentment, Disatisfaction, enjoyment, Envy, Gratitude | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Learning to be thankful

Posted on December 20, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

A wise woman once said that there are seven things we ought always to be thankful for: automatic dishwashers, which make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family come in for after-dinner snacks. Husbands who attack … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, thankfulness | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Ingratitude

Posted on September 30, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Many years ago, as the story is told, a devout king was disturbed by the ingratitude of his royal court. He prepared a large banquet for them. When all were seated, by prearrangement, a beggar shuffled into the hall, sat … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Ingratitude, Selfishness, thankfulness | Tagged , , | Leave a comment