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The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

Some years, holidays like Thanksgiving are more of a sacrifice than a joy. Even though the horizons blush with promise every morning, and green leaves turn golden and amber as the weather cools, it’s hard to be thankful. At the end of this week in October, little kids will dress up like pirates and princesses gathering candy in their pumpkin …

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The Thankful Focus

I love Thanksgiving, both the holiday and the attitude, because I’ve learned how thankfulness can change my perspective from what I don’t have to what I do. It doesn’t magically bring back those I love who’ve left this world too soon or fix all my problems, but it does do something to my heart. Somehow thanksgiving gives me joy and strength. …

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Bite of Bread: Bible Reading Plan on Thanksgiving

    “Thanksgiving takes the sting out of adversity.” (Jesus Calling) Pour your coffee. Light a candle. Gather your journal, pen and Bible. This week we’ll finish our reading plan focused on thanksgiving. Some of us are walking through difficult circumstances while others are experiencing a season of blessing overflow. I want to encourage those of us whose blessings are …

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Bite of Bread: Bible Reading Plan on Thanks

I love pumpkin skies. You know, the ones that October and November seem to bring. Sunsets glow brighter painting horizons on fire. Night comes sooner due to our clocks re-setting, so sun’s magnificent production is viewed by more eyes–the commuters returning home after a long days work. Have you noticed this phenomenon? Red and yellow leaves from the changing trees …

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