A Thanksgiving Acrostic poem to enjoy during the Thanksgiving holidays ‘T is the season H olidays are upon us A s we gather together N ow with our loved ones K eeping family traditions S avoring, turkey, dressing, ham… G ive thanks to the One I n whose name we gather V ine from which … Read more
~ Thoughts on hospitality to the less fortunate at Thanksgiving ~ Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 NIV A Celebration of Gratitude Another Thanksgiving is upon us, a time for families and friends to gather and celebrate … Read more
President Bush tells the story of the Berkeley Thanksgiving. The President made his Thanksgiving remarks at the landmark first settled in 1619 by Englishman and Capt. John Woodlief.
~ The history of Thanksgiving in America ~ What is the history of Thanksgiving Day? In December of 1620, a small group of colonists from England landed near Plymouth, Massachusetts, and built a settlement there. The first winter was filled with storms, deprivations, and disease, which took nearly half the colonists’ lives. However, hope was … Read more
It was November of 1623. Three years before, the Pilgrims had left left their homes, jobs and extended families and braved a perilous voyage to a strange world to escape religious persecution in England. They survived the treacherous ocean voyage to come to a newe land and face a harsh climate without food or shelter. … Read more
~ “With Folded Hands on Thanksgiving Day”– a Thanksgiving poem ~ With Folded Hands on Thanksgiving Day With folded hands we want to sayOur thanks to You this special day.A day that has been set asideBecause with bounty You have pliedOur country with unmeasured wealth,Something we could not do our selves.From north to south, from … Read more
~ Some thoughts for Thanksgiving day ~ Thanksgiving is a great time to pause and consider these words from Mark Batterson: If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the … Read more
~ Scriptures for Thanksgiving ~ Thanksgiving Scriptures Psalms 95:2 (GW)Let’s come into His presence with a song of thanksgiving. Psalms 100 (GW)Shout happily to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord cheerfully, Come into His presence with a joyful song. Realize that the Lord alone is God.He made us, and we are His. We … Read more
New Day Church in West Nashville kicked off the holiday season with a sermon series that will lead into the holiday season and beyond. Pastor Jash Dean began his series with a sermon on “When God Doesn’t Speak,” covering the 400 years between Malachi and the New Testament when God was silent. This will lead … Read more
~ A poem for Thanksgiving ~ Thanksgiving Day Poem I marvel at the sight, behold the golden roast!So much to swoon the senses here,But let me share what matters most:It is having all my loved ones be so near.And for those who are not here,Know you are present in my heart.And today my thanks, I … Read more
