Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday. The prototype of Thanksgiving dates back to the Pilgrims who celebrated their first harvest in the New World in 1621 with their new friends, the Native-Americans. Alas, giving thanks is often the exception, not the rule. In the Gospel of Luke, ten lepers cried out to Jesus from a […]

Another Thanksgiving is upon us. But it’s amazing how ungrateful people can be these days. One comedian quipped, “My grandfather tried to warn everyone that the Titanic was going to sink. Besides not believing him, they also expelled him from the movie theater!” Ingratitude runs deep in the human race. But as Christians we are […]

Topic: How Gratitude Changes Us. America has an annual holiday which reminds us of our need to be grateful. Thanksgiving reminds us to thank God for all of His blessings. If you want to change your life, consider being more grateful. Why is gratitude important? Does gratitude change us? Even modern science shows that gratitude […]

Well, it’s that time of year again, when many of us consider turning over a new leaf. Losing that extra weight, reading the Bible more, being kinder and gentler. Here’s a worthwhile New Year’s Resolution. In 2023, I resolve to be….more grateful. I resolve to make thanksgiving a year-round proposition. Ingratitude is deep in our […]