Thanksgiving
An Attitude of Gratitude
Although we’re still in the Thanksgiving weekend, Thanksgiving Day has passed. On Thursday, prayers of thankfulness were lifted to Heaven, and families observed special Thanksgiving traditions. Perhaps everyone at the table was asked to state what they were most thankful for during the past year. Maybe individuals sent thank-you notes to people for services or … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving
I haven’t been updating my blog during this crazy time. In the midst of the pandemic, I sold my house and moved into a senior independent living community. I love it here, but we have been in quarantine several times—including today. Staff will deliver our turkey and the trimmings to our apartments for us to … Read more
Giving Thanks
If you’re like me and most Americans, today you will stuff yourself with turkey, ham, or prime rib and all the trimmings. You will enjoy time with family, football on TV, or games with family and friends. But in the midst of all the food, fun, and fellowship, let’s remember why we are celebrating. This … Read more
Blessed Thanksgiving 2017
O MOST merciful Father, who hast blessed the labours of the husbandman in the returns of the fruits of the earth; We give thee humble and hearty thanks for this thy bounty; beseeching thee to continue thy loving-kindness to us, that our land may still yield her increase, to thy glory and our comfort; through … Read more
Thankful on Thanksgiving
O MOST merciful Father, who hast blessed the labours of the husbandman in the returns of the fruits of the earth; We give thee humble and hearty thanks for this thy bounty; beseeching thee to continue thy loving-kindness to us, that our land may still yield her increase, to thy glory and our comfort; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving!
May you recognize and appreciate all God’s blessings. Happy Thanksgiving! Image on preview: © Depositphotos.com/belchonok
Thanksgiving
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the many blessings You have bestowed upon us. You created us and given us life. We know that everything good comes from You – our health, our families, the food we eat, clothes we wear, and the homes we live in. We who live in the United States thank … Read more
Bane or Blessing? A Thanksgiving Perspective
Not long ago, I was talking with a friend who had recently been diagnosed with a serious autoimmune disease. My friend said, “Oh, but I shouldn’t complain. You’ve been through much worse. And if you can make it through what you have, I can surely make it through this.” I’ve heard this or something similar … Read more
Thanksgiving 2012
Thanksgiving is not about food, family, and football. Although the holiday has a wonderful history, Thanksgiving is not about a history lesson on the Pilgrims. Family, food, football, and the story of the Pilgrims are all good things, but they are not what Thanksgiving is all about. Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks to Almighty … Read more