Father Love Is a Hard Love
by Francis X. MaierThe role of the father is to give; and through that giving to overcome, little by little, the selfishness and ingratitude that come so easily to every child. Continue Reading »
The Source of our Gratitude
by First ThingsThe fount from which our gratitude springs lies deeper than material provisions, as Father Hans Boersma beautifully explains. Continue Reading »
Come, Ye Thankful People
by Hans BoersmaHow can we trust that, despite all we go through, God hears us when we pray, “Grant, O harvest Lord, that we / Wholesome grain and pure may be”? Continue Reading »
The Age of Ingratitude
by Carl R. TruemanWe might dub this the Ingratitude Industry, not only because of the sheer quantity of ungratefulness, but also because of the lucrative careers that are made by selling ingratitude as a commodity. Continue Reading »
Thank You, Your Majesty
by George WeigelUpon examination, one finds that Queen Elizabeth II's “one misstep” was not a misstep at all. Continue Reading »
Suffering and Sanctification
by Mark BauerleinHarold Senkbeil joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Christ and Calamity: Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley.
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Good News After a Very Bad Year
by George WeigelIt's time to be grateful for the good things of the past year.
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James Herriot and the Desire for Home
by Jonathon Van MarenJames Herriot’s values had nothing to do with comfort and everything to do with gratitude. Continue Reading »
Gratitude So Burdensome?
by Peter J. LeithartThe gift of the cross is not a psychological burden that drives us further from God; it is a yoke so easy it is not a burden at all. Continue Reading »
Thank you for supporting First Things
by Mark BauerleinHappy New Year!I am writing to thank you, our readers, for your generous contributions during the First Things campaign last month. Because of you, we were able to raise over $517,000! Your support makes it possible for First Things to continue to be a place where faith has a voice—a strong, . . . . Continue Reading »
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