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Gratefulness Leads to Joyfulness and Peacefulness
Here at Grateful Ministry, we are driven to do our part in making the world a better place. We believe that through an "attitude of gratitude" to God and others, we can have a more joyful and peaceful life. The Bible tells us that gratitude opens the door to communications with God. Research also tells us that gratitude is good for our mental and physical health. Our goal is simple. Teach the world to be grateful, especially children.
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MY STORY
A NEAR-DEATH COMA CHANGES EVERYTHING
Trapped in the silence of a coma, I heard God speak to me.
This story shares my life of ignoring God's calling to me and then having a near-death experience where I found myself standing before God.
I knew that I would have to answer to Him for my life.
God only asked me one question: “Tom, what have you with the talents that I gave you for My work?"
Tragically, I did not have an answer . Will you?
THE BIBLE ON GRATEFULNESS
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
MY BOOK
Over the past five years, when I've told my story to others, many encouraged me to write a book so others could hear my story. I struggled with the idea for a long time. I'm not an author and I wasn't sure that I wanted to share such a very personal experience.
But, after prayer and a lot of consideration, I decided to give it a try. So here it is. It's available on Amazon both in softcover and as a Kindle e-Book.
I hope that you will enjoy it and that you will enjoy a grateful, joyful and peaceful life. Thank You.
Soft Cover ................ $19.97
e-Book .................... $ 4.99
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TESTIMONIALS
MY JOURNAL
The "Breakfast with God Daily Gratitude Journal" was created out of a habit that I began after recovering from my hospitalization. That experience changed my life into one focused on gratitude and spirituality.
From the day that I left the hospital, I have started each morning with reading scripture and prayer. I also started a journal where I write seven things that I am grateful for that day.
By doing this simple thing, each day has become more joyful and peaceful.
- Start any day of the year
- 365 calendar pages with 7 lines each
- Large spacing for writing
- Additional area to write notes
GRATEFUL NEWS
Continuing the Journey
Interview with Grateful Ministry Founder Tom Lemke
A Special Fundraising
Opportunity for Churches
A Few Things To Be Grateful For...
December 19, 2023
Interviewer: What is your life like today?
Tom: I'm 75 years young and the best of life is yet to come. I'm so blessed to be have the opportunity to serve God and serve others.
As a former global marketing executive, I believe God blessed me with those skills to serve Him by spreading the message of achieving joy and peace through gratitude to the world.
Ideally, I hope to encourage children to have an "attitude of gratitude" through my ministry. More to come.
November 13, 2023
Our mission is to spread the word of gratitude and how it opens communication with God. Tom is an international speaker and "gratitude guru" both via Zoom and in person. In his inspirational "Tom Talk" he shares his personal journey and transformation from a life of materialism to one of spiritualism and gratitude.
To arrange for a "Tom Talk", click here for his personal calendar:
https://bit.ly/TomLemkeCalendar
Or call Tom for details. 248-766-8081
November 15, 2022
Learn and experience a new joy and peace through gratitude today:
1. Start a Gratitude Journal writing a short list of things you are grateful for.
2. Live in the moment today. Don't ruminate about the past or worry about the future.
3. Say prayers of thanks throughout the day.
4. Thank your family, friends and coworkers.
5. Write a personal, pen and paper, letter to someone letting them know how much you appreciate them.
FREE NEWSLETTER and GRATEFUL IDEA LIST
We publish periodic newsletters and welcome you to sign-up. I'll also send you a list of over 100 things to be grateful to stimulate your thinking. We update our grateful list every month, so please send things that you put on your list and we will add them to our list.
We'd also love to hear how an "attitude of gratitude" has impacted your life.