Thanksgiving Is About More Than Being Thankful… Or Turkey

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Thanksgiving. First celebrated by Pilgrims in 1621, it was a tradition they brought with them from England. Protestants wanted to celebrate God’s providence with thanksgiving. And they wanted to commemorate seasons of judgment – drought, flooding, pestilence – with fasting. Scripturally, we see God’s call to gratitude and thanksgiving in such verses as Psalm 28:7, Psalm 69:30, and Psalm 95:1-6. I love a holiday that legitimately calls me to thankfulness. And yes, I love …

Getting in the holiday spirit

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It’s not snowing outside, but I’m getting in the Christmas spirit. Of course, the last time it “snowed” in central Florida was ’89 and I-75 turned into a parking lot. We had a great Thanksgiving with my family in Knoxville. My mom’s home is always so cozy and inviting. I inherited my aversion to over head lights from her. We …

Horrible Picture taker

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I confess, I love taking pictures. But, I’m horrible at remembering. I cart my little digital around, then forget to use it. Or, forget to gather friends and family for pictures. I miss my Nikon SLR where I could compose and adjust. I’m not sure I enjoy “point and shoot” photography. Anyway, we are home from Tennessee/Indiana/Tennessee. We saw lots …