Growing in Understanding: Devotions for Christian Academics

The power of gratitude has been tragically underestimated. Cynicism might seem to be a more reasonable response to all that is wrong with the world. However, what many do not realise is that by refusing to look for the good in others, or even in themselves, they are missing out on the chance to be a potent force for change.

In The Gratitude Way, Girma Bishaw explores the transformative power of gratitude in personal and social situations, illustrated by his own real-life experience as an Ethiopian refugee making a life in the UK.

Drawing on his experience as a Christian, and the wisdom of the Bible, Girma explains how understanding, cultivating and applying gratitude can be a catalyst in bringing divided groups together in greater harmony. His message of hope in the face of so much recent angst around community relations has proved inspirational to churches, community leaders and even royalty.

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DQCY3G45
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Apollos
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 125 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789745825
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #2,692,407 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #147,580 in Christian Books & Bibles #303,533 in Religion & Spirituality (Kindle Store)
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