As a child, I remember Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in our home were always a big production. This was the time of year when mom and dad would pull the extra table leaves out of storage and magically make the dining room table two sizes
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for Thanksgiving: Be glad and rejoice in the Lord your God. (Joel 2:21-27) Do not worry about your life. (Matthew 6:24-34) Work. Keep digging your well. (Rumi) Our first song comes from Dave Matthews. The South African born singer/songwriter got
Gratitude is an attribute we don’t seem to have been born with. Most babies don’t thank, they just demand – as loudly as possible, and with no shame. Thankfulness is learned, and it only seems to come with time. Little kids have to be prodded
The Norman Rockwell-style American Thanksgiving is a feast of mythology about pilgrims and Indians sitting down like buddies giving thanks to the Christian god for a successful harvest. Add the picture of the perfect American family, every member home for the holiday, sitting down together
So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (John 16:22) This great promise comes from the lips of Jesus Himself. So many people in our world do try
I know it is the time for the all important holidays. You know the ones I’m talking about. Thanksgiving and Christmas, to mention the two that stand out in my mind. I think of those holidays fondly for many reasons. One of the most important
Preached at Trinity River Church, Minneapolis, Minn., November 24, 1996, Christ the King Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46 Turkey. Stuffing. Potatoes (Mashed or Sweet). Cranberries. Pumpkin Pie. Football. Nap. Leftovers. Thanksgiving will be here in a few days, and there is
