Issue 164 focuses on nurturing gratitude within ourselves. Includes a report on an online prayer gathering in Dec. 2023, writings by Masahisa Goi, including "How I Became the Person I Am Now" and "Know Yourself", and part 2 of "Happiness and Unhappiness" by Masami Saionji and the first chapter from "Essays on the Bible, Vol. 2" by Masahisa Goi, as well as reports from overseas events.