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In Chicago, Not Luck But Gratitude

February 24, 2011

Yesterday, It was a pleasure to hear author Lillian Daniel reflect on ministry and church life. She spoke about, among many other things, the difference between feeling lucky and being grateful: God isn't interested in our feeling lucky; he does want us to be grateful. Gratitude begets compassion, and action; luck, not so much.

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