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November 22, 2018

A Simple “Thank You” That Makes a Big Difference

A few years ago I learned something that has changed my life. Maybe it has...

November 20, 2017

Can Gratitude Improve Your Leadership?

I have experienced how much being thankful can make a difference in my own leadership.

November 27, 2014

Enjoying Your Thanksgiving Dinner Twice

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the...

November 24, 2014

Be Sure to Thank People Too!

I’ll never forget something I heard at the baccalaureate service that was part of my...

November 23, 2014

A Brief History of Thanksgiving

For several years, it has been my history to put up a bit of Thanksgiving...

November 22, 2014

Don’t Overlook the Heart of Thanksgiving

In just a few days, Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Yet for many of us,...

November 17, 2014

How Technology is Enriching My Season of Thanksgiving

If you think of technology and Thanksgiving, what comes immediately to mind? You might think...

November 28, 2013

Bless the world that swirls outside these windows

It's Thanksgiving here in the States today. Here's a poem to celebrate. Thanksgiving by Linda...

November 23, 2012

A Week of Thanksgiving – Thanksgiving as a Way of Life

Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day, a day set apart by the U.S. government so that Americans...

November 22, 2012

A Week of Thanksgiving: The Rewards of Gratitude, Part 2 – Communal Celebration

Happy Thanksgiving! In today's post, I continue to reflect on some of the rewards of...

November 21, 2012

A Week of Thanksgiving: The Rewards of Gratitude, Part 1 – An Enlarged Heart

If your doctor told you today that you had an enlarged heart, this would not...

November 20, 2012

A Week of Thanksgiving: The Cost of Ingratitude

One of my all-time favorite movies is Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray as Phil Connors,...

November 19, 2012

A Week of Thanksgiving: A Brief History of Thanksgiving

For several years, it has been my history to put up a bit of Thanksgiving...

November 24, 2011

Reflection for Thanksgiving Day

Reflection for Thanksgiving Day Psalm 100:1-5 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts...

November 24, 2011

Do You Want a Happy Thanksgiving? A Serving of Gratitude May Save the Day

Part 9 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season Do You Want...

November 23, 2011

Today’s Daily Reflection: Be Thankful in All Circumstances

Be Thankful in All Circumstances 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this...

November 23, 2011

Dear God, Thank You For This Crummy Job

Part 9 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season Dear God, Thank...

November 22, 2011

Today’s Daily Reflection: God Helps Us to Remember

God Helps Us to Remember Psalm 111:1-10 He causes us to remember his wonderful works....

November 22, 2011

How Can I Be Thankful When . . . ? Expressing Gratitude When Times are Hard

Part 8 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season How Can I...

November 21, 2011

Thanking of You: Using the Internet to Promote Gratitude!

I've discovered a website dedicated to thanksgiving . . . not Thanksgiving, the holiday, but...

November 21, 2011

Want a Happier, Healthier Life? Then Be Thankful!

Part 7 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season Want a Happier,...

November 19, 2011

A Season of Thanksgiving: Thankful for the Beauty of Nature

Part 6 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season Thankful for the...

November 18, 2011

A Season of Thanksgiving: In Your Celebration of Thanksgiving, Don’t Miss Jesus!

Part 5 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season In Your Celebration...

November 17, 2011

A Season of Thanksgiving: Be Sure to Thank People Too!

Part 4 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season A Season of...

November 16, 2011

A Season of Thanksgiving: A Brief History of Thanksgiving

Part 3 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season A Season of...

November 15, 2011

A Season of Thanksgiving: Don’t Overlook the Heart of Thanksgiving

Part 2 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season A Season of...

November 14, 2011

A Time for Thanksgiving: Why Start Now?

Part 1 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season A Time for...