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November
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Vol.
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Edward
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Can We BE Thankful?
By Shane Robinson
Don’t
Wait For
Thanks, Rick Woodall
Do
Yourself No
Harm! By Barry C. Poyner
Thanksgiving
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Spirit of Praise, Gerald Cowan
Thanksgiving,
Ron
Thomas
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ABC’s of a Thankful Heart
Coping With the Holidays
How Much Do You Own In That Direction?
Letting Go
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How To Observe Thanksgiving
A
Single Love,
J. Randal Matheny
Words
Fail, H.
L. Gradowith
Rules
For Today
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quotes & sayings
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A
number of years ago two bus shelters were installed in Mesa, AZ at a
cost of $32,000. Anyone using them in the hope of catching a city
bus, however, had a long wait because the shelters were not placed on
any of the city's existing bus routes (AP, 6-27-03). That same
year in Rhode Island an independent road striping crew, working under a
state contract, painted a "prominent crosswalk on Cucumber Hill Road in
Foster, RI, connecting a hedge on one side with a stone wall on the
other" (AP, 6-7-03). Have you ever felt like your life was going
nowhere? Countless people around the world, even around your
block, people are seeking to discover meaning in their lives. How
can we, as Christians, sit quietly by as they wander aimlessly without
hope, going nowhere?
"No one," Jesus said, "having put his hand to
the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God" (Luke
9:62). Paul exemplified this aspect of discipleship (Phil.
3:14). In his letters this apostle, who held the high honor of
Roman citizenship, reminded Christians of their exalted honor of
citizenship in heaven (Phil. 3:20). As Christians, we, more than
any other people in this world, have so much for which to be
thankful. Let us use the opportunities of this time of year to
share with others the many blessings we enjoy in Christ, especially our
hope in Christ that can bring ultimate meaning into the lives of those
living without hope.
Occasionally Paul would glance into his past,
to attainments no longer cherished (Phil. 3:7-8). He recalled his
suffering (2 Cor. 11:23-28), not for personal glory but to regain the
spiritually confused. Paul also remembered the role he played in
Stephen's murder (Acts 22:20), using those painful memories in an
effort to "connect with" an angry mob and potentially share the Gospel
with them. Then, in his final letter, on the verge of certain
death, he took a final glance over an incredible life of Christian
service (2 Tim. 4:6-8). His eyes couldn't linger long for they
were fixed on heaven. His work done, the apostle to the Gentiles
was finally going home.
David
Bragg
http://www.davidbragg.org/
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Can We BE Thankful?
By Shane Robinson
In 1 Thessalonians 2, verse 13, Paul said,
“For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you
received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not
as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also
effectively works in you who believe.” Paul was thankful to God that
the Thessalonians received the word of God that he preached to them
(i.e. thankful be-cause they were Christians). We understand and know
Paul was not an arrogant man (1 Cor.9:16), but gave God the credit for
every conversion (2 Cor.4:15). While it is true Paul gave God the
credit for man’s salvation, he also knew he played a part in the
process (1 Cor.3:6; Rom.10:14).
Here is the point – can we thank God for those
we have led to Christ? I am not suggesting we compare numbers, but I am
suggesting we ponder the question. Don Humphrey, in his book Hearts of
Fire, writes: “The average member of the church of Christ has heard
4,000 sermons, sung 20,000 songs, participated in 8,000 public prayers,
and converted 0 sinners.” Are we “average members”?
There is power in the gospel of Christ, and we
must not be ashamed to tell others about its power (Rom.1:16-17). Yes,
we can be thankful for the soul saving message of Christ and for the
fact we obeyed it (Rom.6:17). We are stewards of the gospel of Christ
(1 Cor.4:1-2). Not all are waterers, and not all are planters, but we
must all work together so God may give the increase (Eph.4:16).
Consider this holiday season a time to be
thankful…thankful that God gave you an opportunity to speak to a family
member who is not a Christian or an erring Christian about salvation
through Jesus Christ. Take advantage of the “Searching for Truth,” or
“Returning to Truth” DVD’s available free upon request.
- Shane Robinson preaches for the Lake Hills church of Christ in
Chattanooga, TN. He may be contacted at shane@lakehillschurchofchrist.org
or through their website at http://www.lakehillschurchofchrist.org/
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Don’t Wait For Thanks
By
Rick Woodall
I guess one of the things that I struggle with
is people who are totally unappreciative of kindnesses and love that
good people bestow on others. I suppose one should not be quick to
blame folks for the coldness that exists in this present world. Yet,
just the other day I was walking in a store and a lady was behind me
pushing a baby stroller. I paused to hold the door for her and she
looked at me and said, “You don’t need to do that. Will you move
please?”
Needless to say I was simply astonished. I was
brought up with the teaching that if a woman is walking down the
sidewalk with you that you walk on the side near the road, to say
please and thank you, to say I’m sorry and to be grateful and indebted
to those who were so kind to go out of their way for you. My gift
reminds me to keep on being nice even when people in this bitter
impolite civilization don’t care. You know why? It is more important
what God sees in us than what the spiritually blind cant see. Heaven
will be inhabited by the grateful.
“As he was going into a village, ten men who
had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud
voice, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!" When he saw them, he said,
"Go, show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were
cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising
God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked
him--and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed?
Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to
God except this foreigner?" Then he said to him, "Rise and go; your
faith has made you well." –Luke 17:12 – 19
Did you read it? One of them said thank you.
Ten were healed by the love of Jesus. Only one said thank you. In these
days it is hard to keep a gentle heart of caring and being full of
love. Many take advantage of the Lord’s church. Many in the church take
advantage of each other thinking it is a requirement. They use the
church to get married, bury their dead and even as a pillow of comfort
when they days are tough. Then, just like the nine they just walk
off and bathe in their good things they received never uttering an
sentiment of thanks.
Let me encourage all of us to keep doing the
good things. I know someone who is very thankful. He matters the most.
"Blessed are you when people insult you,
persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of
me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in
the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. "You are
the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it
be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be
thrown out and trampled by men. "You are the light of the world. A city
on a hill cannot be hidden.” - Matt 5:11 – 14
- Rick Woodall is the minister for the Yorktown Road church of Christ
in Logansport Indiana. His weekly devotional message, Life Thoughts,
can be found through this address: http://mysite.verizon.net/yorktownroadchurchofchrist/
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Do Yourself No Harm!
By
Barry C.
Poyner
More people in the US die from suicide than
homicide. Approximately 30,000 people each year commit suicide
compared to 16,000 that are murdered. You should be more afraid of
yourself than an unnamed killer! Suicide is the 3rd leading cause
of death among young people ages 15-24, especially young white males
where suicide is seen as a solution to stress, confusion, and
depression. In the last 20 years the largest increase in suicide
rates occurred among Americans 65 and older, especially those divorced
or widowed, with men accounting for 84% of all suicides in this
category. We may be living longer, but not necessarily
better. It takes a man, it takes a woman—and I’m persuaded God’s
man and God’s woman—to be faithful until death, to trust God’s timing.
The Philippian jailer (Acts 16:23-34)
could have ended his life, but was stopped by the Apostle Paul.
“Do yourself no harm, we are all here.” And that’s true today,
we’re here to help you. The Roman penalty for letting capital
offense prisoners escape was death. The keeper was ready to take
his life. Asleep earlier when Paul and Silas were singing and
preaching, he asked what to do, and followed through. God can
forgive you from attempting suicide and from other destructive sin
patterns in your life.
Sadly many people are more afraid of
living than they are dying! Jesus came to give us abundant life
(John 10:10). He gave us the church as a support group and family
to help us. He does not spare us from persecution, troubles,
illnesses. He does give us a perspective that looks beyond the
physical realm and a way to cope that the ungodly do not have.
There are 5 cases of suicide in the
Bible. Each case is sad. King Saul at one time had
everything, but he spared King Agag and left God’s plan. God determined
to remove him as king. Rather than accepting his punishment, Saul
clung to power. His vain attempts to retain power made him
paranoid (distressed spirit), make rash promises, turn to attempted
murder, and even to witchcraft. In the end, badly-wounded Saul
asked his armor bearer to assist him in death. The armor bearer
declined, so Saul fell on a sword, and the armor bearer died similarly
(1 Chron. 10). He died without God and without hope.
Ahithophel was a counselor of King
David, but sided with Absalom’s rebellion. He counseled Absalom to
violate David’s concubines and demonstrate his power in a despicable
act (2 Samuel 16:21-23). Ahithophel further advised an immediate
pursuit of David. When he saw the strategic maneuver to capture
David had been forfeited, he resigned himself to ultimate defeat.
He calmly put his house in order and hanged himself (2 Sam.
17:23). Suicide, like rebellion, is a selfish act. Ahithophel was
a pragmatist, concerned only with his own career, and not God’s plans.
The kings of north Israel were ruthless
idol worshipers. Zimri illustrates that those that live by the
sword die by the sword. He had killed Elah the son of
Baasha. Then as soon as he could, killed all the descendents of
Baasha. Zimri was to rule North Israel for one week! His
rule was rejected by the people, and Omri was authorized to apprehend
him. When Zimri saw his doom was in sight, he burned his palace and
himself (1 Kings 16: 15-20). He died without God and committed
suicide to escape the judgment of man.
Judas is the 5th case of suicide.
One of the 12 apostles, Judas served as treasurer. He was
critical of ointment poured on Jesus, and his love for money led him to
steal (John 12:4-6). This same love for money led him to betray Jesus
(Matt. 26:14-16). Greed was his downfall. When he saw that
Jesus was condemned, he became remorseful, recognized his money as
blood money, threw it at the Jewish leaders, then hanged himself (Matt.
27:1-9; Acts 1:17-18). Judas had remorse, but it was a worldly
despair. He was sorry for his betrayal, but did not turn back to
God. Godly sorrow turns to repentance, not despair (2 Cor.
7:8-11).
The word “suicide” does not appear in
the Bible. God’s value on life makes it unthinkable. It is
forbidden under the commandment not to murder. Is it
unforgivable? In these cases, it does seem so. One may have
moments to repent after the act, and illness may impair judgment that
God will overlook. But why take a risk and forfeit life to
come? As Jesus resisted the temptation to hurl himself from the
temple pinnacle, he answered, “You shall not tempt the Lord your God”
(Matt. 4:5-7).
Some argue that Samson committed suicide
in Judges 16:29-30. However, suicide is a selfish act.
Samson died as a military hero having destroyed more in the end and is
listed among the faithful (Heb. 11:32). Others have even
suggested that Jesus committed suicide by knowingly going to the
cross. Such is a misunderstanding. He heroically gave his
life—willingly and sacrificially.
People may legitimately long for death
and not be suicidal. Those to be punished may long for it (Rev.
9:6; Jer. 8:3). Elijah (1 Kings 19:4), Job (Job 3), and Jonah
(4:8) longed for death when in dire situations. Simeon felt his
life was complete and thought he could now die (Luke 2:29). Paul
knew that to die was to gain (Phil. 1:20-23). But none of these
godly people sought to end life.
Circumstances can put us in tailspins,
and we may be tempted to sin by ending life. The jailer could
have ended his life, but he heeded God’s word. Allow your sorrow
to turn to repentance. Participate in Jesus’ death, burial, and
resurrection to gain the ultimate victory. Do yourself no harm!
- Barry Poyner serves as an elder and the pulpit minister for the
church of Christ in Kirksville, MO. He may be contacted at Books@ChampionChristianBooks.com,
or
through these websites: http://www.kirksvillechurchofchrist.com
http://championchristianbooks.com/
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Thanksgiving - A Spirit of Praise
By
Gerald Cowan
Can we learn to give thanks in every thing and
for everything? Thankfulness is an attitude that we can and must
develop.
Why are so many not thankful? Perhaps because
they think of what they want and do not know how to evaluate or
continue to be thankful for what they have received and currently have.
They compare themselves with others and feel slighted. It might be good
to be thankful that we do not have some things we do not want! We
should count our own blessings, not those of others.
One thing we can learn and apply right now:
give others something to be thankful for. Giving of yourself is good,
but above all give yourself.
Here are some ways to develop a positive and
grateful Christian attitude. (1) Look for the good in everyone and
every thing. (2) By an act of will ban improper things from your mind
and fill it with positive things. (3) Never surrender to negative
emotions. (4) Practice the "As if" principle. Act as if
you already have the character you want to have. (5) Maintain an
attitude of good will toward others. (6) Acknowledge the good in
others. (7) Be an ambassador or good will to everybody. (8) Express
appreciation and praise for what others do. (9) Allow others to give to
you. (10) Practice positive prayer.
If you think you have nothing to be grateful
for, compare the things you have with others who are deprived of them.
If you have been saved by obeying Christ you
have something not one person in 6,000 can be sure of. If you have not
been saved by Christ, nothing else you have or can get will compensate
for the deficiency.
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Gerald Cowan preaches for the Dongola church of Christ, Dongola,
IL.
He
may be contacted at Geraldcowan1931@aol.com
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Thanksgiving
By
Ron Thomas
Thanksgiving is, in the eyes of some, esteemed as the greatest of
holidays. When one thinks about the idea of thanksgiving, it is easy to
appreciate the holiday as some do – being the greatest of holidays.
Those who are truly thankful, however, are those who were once dead,
but are now alive. The Lord spoke to the Jews and said that the hour
was coming in which the dead would hear His voice and live (John 5:25).
The Lord was not referring to the second coming, for that He does in
5:28-29. The Lord referred to those who heard His voice (orally, and
through the written word) and responded to His holy will. They were
dead in sin, but applying the truth of God's word to their individual
lives, they are now alive spiritually (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:17). Those
who live, but were once dead, were dead in sin (Ephesians 2:1-10), but
now are alive in Christ. This is a time for Thanksgiving.
- Ron Thomas serves as preacher and an elder for the Highway church of
Christ, Sullivan, IL Visit their website as http://www.highwaycofc.com
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ABC’s of a Thankful Heart
Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame.
Even when the times are hard
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine what life would be without His love.
Joy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee.
More out of “Camp Complaining.”
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone.
Quit looking at the future.
Redeem the time at hand.
Start every day with worship.
To “thank” is a command.
Until we see Him coming.
Victorious in the sky
We’ll run the race with gratitude
Xalting God most high.
Yes, there’ll be good times and yes some will be bad, but …
Zion waits in glory … where none are ever sad!
- via the weekly bulletin of the Central church of Christ in Paducah
KY. Jim Faughn serves as an elder and preacher for the
congregation. He may be contacted at paducahcentralcoc@comcast.net
or through the church’s website: http://www.centralchurchofchrist.org
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Prayer For America
Almighty God, who has given us this good
heritage, we humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a
people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will.
Bless our land with honorable industry, sound
learning, and pure manners.
Save us from violence, discord, and confusion;
from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.
Defend our liberties, and fashion into one
united people of multitudes brought out of many kindred and tongues.
Endow with the spirit of wisdom those whom in
Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be
peace and justice at home, and that through obedience to Thy law, we
may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth.
In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts
with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble suffers not our trust in
Thee to fail.
AMEN
GEORGE
WASHINGTON
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How Much Do You Own In That Direction?
George Washington Truett was a preacher in Dallas
for 47 years. He once visited a wealthy West Texas rancher and
had dinner in his huge ranch home. After dinner, the rancher took
Dr. Truett up to a veranda on top of his house, and lit up a big
cigar. The sun was setting, and if you’ve ever been to West
Texas, you know you can see a long way out there. The man pointed
to the south toward some oil rigs and said, “I own everything in that
direction as far as you can see.” He pointed east toward some
cotton fields and said, And I own everything in that direction,
too.” He pointed north toward a huge herd of cattle and bragged,
“And preacher, I own everything as far as you can see in that
direction.” He turned to the west, and said, “And I own
everything you can see in that direction, except the sun, of course.”
Dr.. Truett turned to the man and pointed straight
up in the sky and said, “And how much do you own in that direction?”
It’s a sobering question for all of us. We are
surrounded constantly by the “things” of this world, and it is so easy
to think that these “things” are the things that matter most—a nice
car, a nice home, nice clothes (and don’t forget all the necessary
electronic gadgets!). And so, if we’re not careful, we may seek
to accumulate more and more, without regard to our relationship with
God. As the rich fool discovered in Luke 12, we will all one day
be forced to recognize that the material things we have accumulated
have no eternal value..
Jesus said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures
on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and
steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither
moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and
steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”
(Matthew 6:19-21).
How much do you own in that direction?
- Source forgotten; via THE SOWER, a weekly publication of the
Arthur church of Christ, Arthur, IL. Ron Bartanen, who serves as
minister and editor, may be contacted at - ron33dor@yahoo.com You may
also visit their website at http://www.arthurchurchofchrist.com
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Letting Go
To let go doesn’t mean to stop caring, it means I can’t do it for
someone else.
To let go is not to cut myself off, it’s the realization that I don’t
control another.
To let go is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural
consequences.
To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is not in
my hands.
To let go is not to try to change or blame another; I can only change
myself.
To let go is not to care for, but to care about.
To let go is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being.
To let go is not to be the middle arranging all the outcomes, but to
allow others to affect their own outcomes.
To let go is not to be protective; it is to permit another to face
reality.
To let go is not to deny but to accept.
To let go is not to nag, scold, or argue, but to search out my own
shortcomings and to correct them.
To let go is not to adjust everything to my desires, but to take each
day as it comes and cherish the moment.
To let go is not to criticize and regulate anyone, but to try to become
what I dream I can be.
To let go is not to regret the past, but you grow and live for the
future.
To let go is to fear less and love more.
- Unknown
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How To Observe Thanksgiving
Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friend instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your health instead of your wealth.
Count on God instead of yourself.
- Source unknown; via THE SOWER, a weekly publication of the
Arthur church of Christ, Arthur, IL. Ron Bartanen, who serves as
minister and editor, may be contacted at - ron33dor@yahoo.com You may
also visit their website at http://www.arthurchurchofchrist.com
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A
Single Love
By J. Randal Matheny
A single love for the heart,
To know and let be known,
Is fletching to the dart,
And marrow to the bone.
- J. Randal Matheny edits and writes UPLift, an inspirational ezine. He
may be contacted here: <http://randalmathenycom/>.
When
reprinting this
material, please include the following: Copyright (c) 2009 J.
Randal
Matheny. All rights reserved.
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Words Fail
By
H. L.
Gradowith
So many times I've shaken some dear brother's hand
As to worship or study he made his way in;
O! the joys of worship make our weary lives grand!
I'm always ready for the worship to begin!
CHORUS:
But sometimes my thoughts turn to that City Above,
Where in the Lord's presence forever we will dwell;
Just imagine a Land of pure and perfect love!
O! the half of it words... they just fail us to tell!
I love it when we stand and talk to each other
Ere time to start -- then we take our seats in our pew;
O! the love I have for my sisters and brothers...
How sweet, O! how sweet it is to give Him His due!
CHORUS
It's wonderful to study the bless'd Holy Word,
To pray with one another, then praise Him in song,
To eat the Lord's Supper and thus honor our Lord,
Then to give of our means... how these things keep us strong.
CHORUS
It is grand to look into some dear brothers eyes
And to see in them Jesus -- our Savior and King!
Or to watch as some sinner comes to realize
That Jesus is Lord and then gives Him ev'rything.
CHORUS
It's great to study and it's wonderful to learn
And I love good singing -- Sunday dinner's nice, too;
But sometimes for Heaven my old heart starts to yearn.
Things are nice here and there's always plenty to do...
CHORUS
- H. L. Gradowith For more information on H. L. Gradowith and
GRADOWITH POEMS e-mail group visit http://www.geocities.com/fp5699/
- the website of Tim Smith, minister of the Enon church of Christ in
Webb, AL.
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Rules For Today
Just for Today, Lord I will live through the next 12 hours and not try
to tackle all of life’s problems at once.
I will not find fault with friend, relative or colleague.
I will not try to change or improve anyone but myself.
I will have a program. I might not follow it exactly,
But, I have it.
I will save myself from two enemies – hurry and indecision.
I will do a good turn and keep it a secret.
If anyone finds out, it won’t count.
I will believe in myself.
I will give my best to the world and feel confident that the world will
give its best to me.
- Author Unknown
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| Gold
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Blessed is the person who
makes you homesick for heaven.
Satan doesn’t care what we worship as long as it isn’t God.
- via The Encourager, the weekly bulletin
for the Dongola church of Christ, Dongola, IL. Gerald Cowan
serves the congregation as minister. He may be contacted at Geraldcowan1931@aol.com
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT—
“Only when you are silent can you learn
something new.”
“A friend is someone who is coming in when
everyone else is going out..”
“Jumping to conclusions doesn’t take as much
exercise as digging for facts
“Fools rush in where fools have often been
before.” .”
- Submitted by Bill Williams
Italian Proverb: “The same fire purifies gold and consumes straw.”
“The test of character is not whether you conform to moral standards
when they are the community norm, but whether you continue to adhere to
them when the community strays elsewhere.”
“So once in every year we throng
Upon a day apart,
To praise the Lord with feast and song
In thankfulness of heart.”
- Arthur Guiterman, The First Thanksgiving
"You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.' You
make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would
not be satisfied if it were doubled." (Charles Haddon Spurgeon)
"Without Thy sunshine and Thy rain
We could not have the golden grain;
Without Thy love we'd not be fed;
We thank Thee for our daily bread.
- Anonymous
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest
appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." (John
Fitzgerald Kennedy)
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with
praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is
good..." (Psalm 100:4, 5a)
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