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Thankfulness as a Way of Life: Biblical Gratitude That Transforms the Heart
Author: Dave Jenkins Series: Contending for the Word Q&A Date: May 17, 2026Show Summary
Thankfulness in the Christian life is not meant to be occasional. It is meant to be continual. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why gratitude is not just a response to blessings but a steady posture of the heart rooted in the grace of God.Drawing from Colossians 2:6–7 and Psalm 92, this episode explores how thankfulness keeps grace in view, guards against entitlement, and strengthens our walk with Christ.Audio Player
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Episode Notes
- Thankfulness is meant to be continual, not occasional
- Gratitude keeps the gospel central in our lives
- Thankfulness guards against entitlement
- God’s faithfulness anchors us in every season
- Daily rhythms of gratitude shape spiritual maturity
Key Scriptures
- Colossians 2:6–7
- Psalm 92:1–2
Reflection Questions
- Is your gratitude occasional or intentional and regular?
- What specific works of God can you thank Him for today?
- How might beginning and ending each day with thanksgiving reshape your perspective?
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
