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Two Powerful Words Why do so many of us forget to give thanks? Why do we have a national holiday reminding us to acknowledge our blessings? Perhaps we are too busy. Or maybe it slips our minds because so many other thoughts come first. It is good for us to ponder the importance and unleashed power of these two words: thank you. In our reading...

And Give Thanks “God is great, God is good, let us thank Him for our food. Amen.” It’s unclear where this traditional mealtime prayer began, but it does express an important sentiment. We are to give thanks for everything we have, knowing that every single blessing comes from God Himself. In our Scripture reading today, we see that crowds...

Give Thanks to the Lord At the time of this writing, there are five major television shows with the word “good” in the title. In case you were wondering: The Good Wife, The Good Fight, The Good Place, The Good Witch, and The Good Doctor. If King David were to produce a televised show today, he might name it: The Good God. In today’s Scripture...

Give Thanks That He Is Alive! In almost every home makeover show, the climactic moment comes when the host reveals the newly remodeled house to the owners. The neighborhood is the same, the address has not changed, but the house is completely transformed. Two disciples had a life-changing reveal while sharing a meal with the resurrected Jesus.

Thanks for Those Who Have Gone Before November 11, 1918, is considered the end of World War I, “the war to end all wars.” In 1926, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution for an annual observance of that day. In 1938, Veteran’s Day (November 11) was declared a national holiday, representing all veterans who served or are currently serving.

Praise God at Work According to the Rosen Institute, several signs indicate when a workplace has gone into survival mode: everything is urgent, appointments are constantly missed or rescheduled, stress is overwhelming, there is little to no joy, and everyone is reactionary. Even if just one of these signs is present, it might be an indication...

Praising God for Answers Questions knock on the door of our lives every day, some simple and some complex. Sometimes we know the answers. Sometimes we can only find them after searching. Other times we are left scratching our heads. But when we do find an answer, how quick are we to praise the Lord? In today’s text, King Nebuchadnezzar was...

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow In the middle of his deeply theological letter to the Christians in Rome, Paul cannot contain himself. Bursting onto the pages of Scripture is his doxology—his glorious sayings regarding God. This is not the first time Paul has broken the ordinary rhythm of his letters to stop and praise the Lord—evidence...

Every Day Is Thanks Giving Sometimes I get so full at Thanksgiving dinner I skip dessert. This is unfortunate because the end of the meal with its pumpkin pie and whipped cream is one of the best parts. The vision John describes at the end of the book of Revelation is definitely one that sparks thanksgiving. He begins by seeing the Holy City,...

Mediator Between God and Humanity The expression “skin in the game,” often encountered in the world of business and finance, is used when people have a personal stake in reaching a goal. They see their work as much more than “just a job.” They’re risking their own resources or reputation. Their commitment might be emotional, financial, or...