In prayer, the natural counterpart of giving thanks is to make requests. Together, thanking and requesting help us live out the uniquely Christian combination of persevering with joy.
When Israel reached Mount Sinai, God showed that he would provide all they needed.
In the thanksgiving section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he recognized their faith and love, which were based on their certain hope.
One of the most prominent themes in James is human speech. While James mentioned the importance of controlling our tongues in James 1:19 and...