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Thanksgiving Reflections

Thanksgiving has been a central idea in American history and culture, even before there was an America.  Of course, all Americans have learned about the first Thanksgiving back in 1621 with the Pilgrims and the Indians, but there’s much more … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection: November 9., 2025

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My Favorite Holiday

I recall one time when I was 10 or 11, my grandmother remarked that Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday; I thought she must be crazy― you don’t get presents for Thanksgiving! Like most American kids, my favorite was Christmas and … Continue reading

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The Power of Prayer

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Over the Rivers and Trough the Woods

I don’t know if children learn this song in school today, but if you are in America, and you’re over a certain age you will remember this one: Over the rivers and trough the wood to grandmother’s house we go… … Continue reading

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And We are His

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.   Worship the LORD with gladness;    come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God.    It is he who made us, and we are his;    we are his people, the sheep of his … Continue reading

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The Lord has been good to you

The Lord is gracious and righteous;    our God is full of compassion.The Lord protects the unwary;    when I was brought low, he saved me. Return to your rest, my soul,    for the Lord has been good to you. Psalm 116:5-7 This short passage is one of those that should be read slowly, … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts About Thanksgiving

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is coming soon! Wow, another year has flown by; it seems like we just did this… I think that of all of our holidays in America, I like Thanksgiving the best.  I think it’s my … Continue reading

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Prayer and Thanksgiving

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 If you do a word search of the Bible, you will find that prayer and thanksgiving go together an … Continue reading

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family.  Our blessings are so great that it is … Continue reading

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