Remember Grumpy Jackson?

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – I Thessalonians 5:18

Some of my readers might remember Jackson, the little boy who invited the neighborhood bully to Sunday school. The bigger boy not only refused his invitation, he made fun of Jackson, making it clear he wanted nothing to do with God.

This makes Jackson grumpy! When he decides he’d like to be “cool” like the other boy, he uses the same line: “What did God ever do for me?” He has no idea he is about to go on a journey that will show him God does plenty. Jackson is going to learn that blessings don’t have to take the form of spectacular miracles. By the end of the journey, Jackson has gone from grumpy to very grateful!

If you have a little reader who is ready for “chapter books,” this might be a good place to start. It comes with illustrations by my good friend and award-winning artist, Roberta Dills, a vocabulary list, and suggestions for a family activity to generate gratitude in everybody.

Happy Thanksgiving!

“Grumpy to Grateful” is available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=grumpy+to+grateful+by+Ann+Aschauer&crid=31PQCFP19L9P4&sprefix=grumpy+to+grateful+by+ann+aschauer%2Caps%2C183&ref=nb_sb_noss

Prayer: Lord, when we think of what we have to be grateful for, we hardly know where to start! Thank You for creating us to be objects of Your love and expressing that love through such an incredible gift – the sacrifice of Your Son! And thank You for the millions of ways You continue to show that love every day. May we love You with all we are and all we do, in Jesus’ name. Amen.