We have just experienced a season of Thanksgiving. In our family, after the meal we each share the blessings for which we are thankful. Although material blessings are sometimes mentioned, often the most heartfelt blessings are those of family, friends, and faith. We recognize that God is the source of…
Read moreWhen I received the writing schedule for this month, I realized I had November 24 the day after Thanksgiving aka Black Friday. Black Friday is about profit and deals. According to retailers, Black Friday marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. I actually started my shopping awhile ago. For…
Read morePraise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! – Psalm 106:1 (ESV) Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. But why would we be thankful just one day of the year? I think that being thankful is an…
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Recently I opened an email that came from a popular cooking newsletter. In the subject line, it said, “Thanksgiving Essentials.” They were trying to convince me that their recipes were essential for a great Thanksgiving. And if I’d just buy their gravy separator I’d have no grease in my gravy.…
Read more“My church is here,” she told me gratefully. As soon as she said it- I knew what she meant and I rejoiced. But later, as I reflected on her wording, I was inspired. What a word about the church- for the church! You see we were standing on…
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