Ben Gatrelle

I Like Giving

Posted by Ben Gatrelle on 9 Dec 2013 in Personal |

I’ve just started reading a great new book that I wanted to share with you all. It’s called I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life by Brad Formsma. It’s filled with stories of regular people just like you and me giving generously in irregular ways.

Thankful for Advent

Posted by Ben Gatrelle on 3 Dec 2013 in Personal |

As we move from a time of Thanksgiving to a time of Advent I’m doing my best to keep that attitude of thankfulness. Because Advent is so much more than Christmas, and how can one not be thankful during this time of the year.

The Parable of the Ungrateful Servant

Posted by Ben Gatrelle on 27 Nov 2013 in Theology |

When we recognize the magnitude of what we have been forgiven, it naturally generates a spirit of gratitude, thankfulness, generosity, and love, as Jesus shows us in the parable of the ungrateful servant.

Humility Leads to Gratitude and Thankfulness

Posted by Ben Gatrelle on 26 Nov 2013 in Theology |

Humility leads to gratitude and thankfulness. It’s an attitude we take on that chooses to elevate others above ourselves, and by doing so we follow the example of Christ.