Why is it so hard to be grateful?
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The Greek word for gratitude appears 157 times in the Bible, and thanksgiving 72 times. If it's important to God, how can we practice it well? Allison Broscht, author of Grateful: 30 Days to Develop Thankfulness, joined Esther Higham to discuss why being thankful can be challenging.
Released on 30 Jan 2025
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