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What Does Thanksgiving Mean
to You?
For pilgrims in a
new world, thanksgiving was a time to celebrate one more year of harvest in the
face of starvation.
For a new country it was the celebration of freedom
from the "tyranny of over seas domination."
For a country in the midst
of a civil war it was appreciation for those lives not lost and for a country
that would eventually heal the wounds of regionalism.
But for the person truly centered on God and His Son --
it is gratitude for every good gift we have been given. It is gratitude for good
gifts bestowed on us today and in the future world to come.
Enter into God's gates with thanksgiving
(Psalms 100:4).
What does thanksgiving mean to you?
BULLETIN
DIGEST
Larry Fitzgerald Cisco,
Texas
Thanksgiving
This is Thanksgiving week, a time for celebration,
reunion, and gratitude. Thanksgiving is not seasonal business, but we do well
to be reminded annually of its importance. Here's why:
Thanksgiving is admission that though life is often hard and unfair there is
occasion for genuine joy and happiness.
Thanksgiving is recognition that the gifts we hold in our hands and heart are
not solely the results of our own efforts. We are indebted to others and
ultimately to God for vast contributions to our well' being.
Thanksgiving is a reminder that no life is a solo flight. We gather with and/or
think of all those who have made our journey worthwhile.
Thanksgiving is confession of those times of ingratitude which have distanced us
from the mighty God. It provides opportunity for worship and reconciliation.
BULLETIN
DIGEST Spencer
Furby via Kennett, Missouri
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