Gratitude Has a Cost

[The Cost of Giving Thanks]( Sam Crabtree Expressing gratitude costs almost nothing. Anyone can do it, at any time. But it requires both the grace of God and our own obedient effort. Being genuinely grateful requires a work of God, a grace of wakefulness, a miraculous heart transformation. [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [The Church Is Not a Metaphor]( Edward W. Klink III [We Need Spiritual Sight to Read about Jesus]( Brian Tabb [Doctrine: Information Leading to Heart Transformation]( Paul David Tripp [7 Tips for Navigating Criticism as a Pastor]( Lewis Allen Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( 12 Days of Special Offers 12 Days of Christmas Starting December 1st, Crossway is offering a series of special deals for Crossway+ members over the course of 12 days. Sign up with your email to be notified of each day’s deal. [Sign Up Now]( [“When Jesus was born, the angels sang. When he died, graves opened. He lived to die. He died so we’d live.”]( [—Paul David Tripp]( on the incarnation Crossway+ Offer 50% OFF [Gentle and Lowly Suite]( How does Jesus feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? This book by Dane Ortlund takes readers into the depths of Christ’s very heart—a heart of tender love drawn to sinners and sufferers. Receive 50% off the books, study guide, journal, and DVD. Get 50% off other titles and Bibles in the [2021 Christmas Gift Guide](. [Browse the Suite]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( Featured Reading Plan Advent A 31-Day Devotional Reading Plan Christmas is coming, and in the midst of traditions and trimmings, it’s easy to be distracted by the busyness of the season, neglecting to celebrate the true story of Christmas. But God’s word can recenter our hearts and minds on the weight and meaning of Christmas. This 31-day Bible reading plan is aimed at helping you enter into and reflect on the story of Advent this season. [Start the Devotional]( “Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” [—1 Chronicles 16:8]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](