The Grumbler's Guide to Giving Thanks: Reclaiming the Gifts of a Lost Spiritual Discipline

by Dustin Crowe, Hannah Anderson (Foreword by)

Overview

Trade Grumbling for Gratitude—Experience God like Never Before

The apostle Paul instructed the Philippians to be anxious in nothing and thankful in everything. And when he said everything—he meant everything. We can all agree that this is easier said than done. Disappointments and discontent may cause you to slip into dissatisfaction, and grumbling becomes a state of mind—gratitude seems impossible to find. However, what if this is the precise reason you lack the joy of a God-filled life? Instead of a reaction to when things are going well, what if gratitude is actually necessary to knowing the hope of our gracious God?

This is exactly what Pastor Dustin Crowe identifies in The Grumbler’s Guide to Giving Thanks. Dustin examines the biblical foundations of thankfulness and traces how it can reshape every-day Christian living. When we express gratitude in all things, we not only praise our Creator, we also get to know Him better. With The Grumbler’s Guide, you’ll learn how to practice thanksgiving in both simple and extraordinary ways, even when you’re tempted to dwell on the negative. You’ll find your outlook on life realigned to see the hand of God in everything, strengthening your trust in Him. And in doing so, you’ll find greater, more joy-filled reasons to continue expressing thanks to our good and generous God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802498779
Publisher:	Moody Publishers
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

DUSTIN CROWE (B.A. Moody Bible Institute; M.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) serves as the pastor of discipleship at Pennington Park Church, just outside Indianapolis, IN. He has written for websites such as The Gospel Coalition, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Fighter Verses, and self-published Finding Satisfaction in Christ: A Devotional Study of Colossians. Dustin and his wife have a daughter. You can follow his blog www.indycrowe.com or find him on Twitter or Instagram (@indycrowe) and Facebook (Dustin Crowe).

Table of Contents

Foreword 9

Gratitude Quiz 13

Introduction: Confessions of a Recovering Pessimist 17

1 Gratitude's Blueprint 25

2 A Theology of Thanksgiving 37

3 Thanksgiving: An Anchor through the Storm 53

4 Recognize. Reflect. Receive. 65

5 Look Around and Look Up 81

6 Thankfulness Expressed 95

7 Enjoy the Gift and Embrace the Giver 109

8 Remembering: Looking Back to Look Forward 125

9 Gritty Gratitude: Giving Thanks in All Circumstances 141

Appendix: Gratitude Challenge 159

Acknowledgments 163

Notes 165

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“I thought I was a pretty grateful guy. Then I took the Gratitude Quiz at the beginning of this book. Ouch! Turns out I have some growing to do in this area—and The Grumbler’s Guide to Giving Thanks was the perfect resource to help me grow. With vulnerability, biblical depth, and engaging prose, Dustin taught me how to recognize my blessings and equipped me with practices for giving thanks. This book has the power to literally change your life. It will lift your eyes above your daily annoyances and frustrations and back to the One from whom all blessings flow. I highly recommend it!”
Drew Dyck
Editor and author of Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science

“I needed this book. Too often I see the gaps, and I miss God’s daily grace. Dustin Crowe provides a practical and biblical guide for develop the habit of gratitude. So thankful!”
Mark Vroegop
Lead Pastor of College Park Church, Indianapolis and author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

“I don’t know too many books on thanksgiving, but I’m grateful to have this one! Dustin takes us to the deep well of God’s grace to expand our hearts and affections so that we can obey God’s command to “give thanks in everything.” If you’re struggling to be thankful, start here. You’ll be encouraged and helped in the formation of a life of thanksgiving.”
Jeremy Writebol
Lead Campus Pastor, Woodside Bible Church, Plymouth MI; Executive Director | Gospel-Centered Discipleship