Return to give thanks
Some Thanksgiving thoughts for 2011 In many ways Thanksgiving seems to be a forgotten holiday. It’s become more of a “placeholder,” a “stepping stone” to bigger things to come. Here’s what I mean. Thanksgiving used to be a day to pause and thank God for the blessings we’ve received. But, over time, it’s evolved to [...]
Thanksgiving worship
Thanksgiving Day has a high and great meaning for us as Christians, for thanksgiving is grateful acknowledgement for the past and present mercies of God. We have so much for which to thank God—the Word He gives us, which is the living voice of our Lord. Through water and the Word of God, we are [...]
Thanksgiving Thoughts
by Nellie Plitt November is upon us again. (Funny thing—it always comes this time of year!) When November does come around, we always think immediately of Thanksgiving—turkey, Pilgrims, food, feasting. But, is that all there is to it? What about being thankful? Why do we thank? For what do we thank? How do we thank? [...]