There is nothing better for us than considering what has been done for us. Practicing thanksgiving leads to more blessings. A heart full of gratitude changes our mindset — our attitude — and leads to dramatically different selfless based actions that result in blessing others. Acting for the benefit of others helps us understand our value in the world and leads to even greater blessings of assurance, purpose, and meaning. 

You’ve heard it said can’t be grateful and anxious at the same time. It’s also true that a heart full of gratitude cancels fear, selfishness — even complacency. Watch as Howard explains an ancient practice that helps cultivate gratitude and leads to transformative change in attitude which cause us to act in practical selfless ways for others.

Why have so many people over the years considered it true joy to suffer in the name of Jesus — even to be persecuted? What motivated these heroes of faith and how should this inform our daily life and work? We've all heard that gratitude is good for us — better mood, better relationships, better outlook. But what if gratitude is more than a self-help technique?

Wars are created over unmet desires. Peace starts with surrender of things we hold too tightly. Watch as Howard explains the practicality of becoming neutral to outcomes, laying down what we think are our rights, listening, not accepting the status quo, and considering the ultimate upside when it comes to making peace with and for others.

In the twelfth episode of the Gospel in Life series "Discovering the Gospel in Every Book of the Bible", Tim Keller looks at the book of Ezra and the book of Nehemiah together. Each episode from this series highlights themes that point to the Gospel and help you discover the overarching narrative of God’s Word in every book — Christ coming into the world to save us from our sins and reconcile us to God the Father.

The world needs peace, and so do our coworkers, clients, and friends. Our workplace can be filled with conflict and resentment that is incredibly expensive to our business and to our souls. There’s a real advantage for individuals and organizations who are in the peacemaking business.

We all face the pain and implications of lack of direction, poor decisions, and fruitless actions that flow from cloudy, confused, and dark hearts at work. This is why we must pay attention to our hearts, as a pure heart flows everything good. Watch and learn as Howard explains very practical applications of having a pure heart at work.

A pure heart leads to consistent intent, feelings and actions. A confused or clouded heart leads to duplicity, misalignment, and inconsistency in thoughts, feelings, and actions. As leaders, we all want to grow to be more consistent in order to make a significant difference in the lives of others.

Too many people approach life and work as trying to get what they earned. They believe they deserve more. Jesus proclaims a new approach to work in His Kingdom and the effects are as radical as they are comprehensive. Watch as Howard explains the spiritual and practical blessing of being merciful.