Category Archives: thanksgiving
GIVE THANKS
It was October, 1929 when the stock market crashed, causing the Great Depression in America. Just short of a hundred years ago, my mother was 8 years old, lived on a farm with her parents and siblings. My dad was … Continue reading
MY SATURDAY PRAYER
When you’re retired, Saturday can seem like just another day, but it’s really a good day to give thanks for getting through another week – to praise God for the blessings He’s given you – to acknowledge His presence in … Continue reading
THE JOHNSON STREET TURKEYS
No, it’s not a rock group. It isn’t a gang, in the normal sense of the word. This group of wild turkeys has been a regular feature in our neighborhood for a few years now. They do travel in a … Continue reading
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
In Giving thanks today, let’s pray, not only for His provision, but for His bounty. We have been blessed in so many ways. He feeds our bodies as well as our souls. He protects us from harm, danger and temptation. … Continue reading
LORD OF THE HARVEST
How can I thank you, Lord, for all you’ve done for me? Your perfect love surrounds me and sets my spirit free. You’ve taken all my sins away. You cleanse my heart both night and day. I come without one … Continue reading
GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD!
As pies bubble in our ovens and all sorts of treats are prepared for the big feast – we join in thanksgiving for the bounty in our lives. We may even bring a meal to someone in need or take items to a … Continue reading
HARDSHIP
When we gather for our yearly Thanksgiving dinners, let’s not only be thankful for the good things we have been blessed with, but also the trials we face. Dear Lord, Thank you, God, for trouble, depression, pain and strife. You’ve promised to … Continue reading
COURAGE
1 Corinthians 16:13 “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. “ In ancient days, gladiators were men of great courage. They risked their lives every week in the Colosseum as they fought valiantly against raging lions … Continue reading
“NO MAN IS A FAILURE IF HE HAS FRIENDS”
Isn’t it great to know that God has sent His own angels to protect us each day? I have spoken about my angels and the shape they must be in by now. I have given all of them a run for … Continue reading
IN EVERYTHING, GIVE THANKS!
Americans will soon sit down to a sumptuous dinner and feast on foods served only on special occasions. As we fill our tummies with goodies, let’s try to focus on those who don’t have such bounty. Maybe you are faced … Continue reading
GIVE THANKS!
Most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in eleven days, but we’ll do so today. Being Wisconsin natives, we have done so for the past fifty years. In that state, the week of Thanksgiving is devoted to hunting – not turkeys, but the … Continue reading
