Thanksgiving and the Essence of Christianity: Lessons from Paul's Letter to the Colossians

- Thanksgiving instills God-Centeredness (Col. 1:3)

- Thanksgiving establishes perspective (Col. 1:12, 2:7)

- Thanksgiving empowers godliness (Col. 3:12-15)

- Thanksgiving inspires joy (Col. 3:16)

- Thanksgiving guards the soul (Col. 4:2)