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Tag Archives: gratitude
The ‘Thank you bird’ is still thankful
Three weeks ago I wrote about the Northern Mockingbird. I called it the “Thank you bird” because the one that lives near me has, as part of his vast repertoire, a song that sounds just like, “Thank you. Thank you. … Continue reading
The “Thank you” bird
The mockingbirds are back. They are amazing. The average mockingbird has around 200 different songs. Most of them they have picked up from different birds (thus their name). Some of their sounds mimic even non-bird sounds. One bird in our … Continue reading
Heart too small
The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just right. It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. But I think that the … Continue reading
A little goes a long way
“Today is the day,’ said a little boy to his Mom who was smiling as she packed a lunch for the little guy. Jesus was traveling across the Sea of Galilee to visit their town, and today was the day … Continue reading
Maintaining a gratitude attitude
Today, I want to explore with you the transformative power of a gratitude attitude, a quality that the Bible encourages us to cultivate. The apostle Paul, in his letters, sets a fine example of expressing gratitude, thanking God unceasingly for … Continue reading
A big pot of soup for a lot of people
How does one become grateful after sleeping under a blanket of stars for a number of years? One member of the Catch will tell you. She is a benefactor of your gracious contributions to the Catch Ministry. She is filled … Continue reading
‘I can’t believe I’m getting away with this’
“When you feel like the luckiest guy around, you don’t get sour.” Is this the comment of someone who just won the lottery? Or a sports team that just won the World Cup by a millimeter? No. It’s the comment … Continue reading
Transforming My Default Setting: A Journey toward Gratitude and Giving
As a member of the human race, I often find myself trapped in patterns that were imprinted on me during my formative years. These patterns, shaped by well-intentioned individuals, have become my default setting, influencing how I perceive myself and … Continue reading
Root of Gratitude
We know a friend of the Catch who requested prayer as he traveled to watch his father die — and how he thought it would be a time fraught with turmoil for him, because of unresolved issues between his dad … Continue reading
The Power of Gratitude
The power of gratitude is proven to have a direct effect on our relationship with God, who, in turn, causes us to experience the gifts of giving, which turn obstacles into opportunities. It is truly turning the grace given to us … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 