Tag Archives: thanksgiving

Name Them One By One

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jesustrek

A story is told about a minister who was visiting a leper colony. He was leading the worship, and there was time for one more congregational song. A woman who had kept her face turned away from the platform turned … Continue reading →

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Truly Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2011 by jesustrek

Two men were walking across a field. They didn’t realize that there was a mean bull in that field. Soon the bull realized that the two men had invaded his territory. The huge beast, with its menacing horns, charged toward … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Gratitude

Posted on November 19, 2011 by jesustrek

Leroy Lawson The following words are credited to Leroy Lawson. The words are spoken, but they aren’t enough. Some other expression is needed, something more tangible. That’s where the meal comes in, and the congregating of loved ones, and the … Continue reading →

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Gravy

Posted on July 19, 2011 by jesustrek

The first time Karen ever took me to visit her parents was on Thanksgiving. We sat down for Thanksgiving dinner, prayed and started passing the food around. I dipped out a generous portion of mashed potatoes and scooped out a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Advice

Posted on November 26, 2010 by jesustrek

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast with your loved ones yesterday. I also want to encourage you not to overdo it at the dinner table. I have a friend who ate way too much last holiday season. He … Continue reading →

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What Are You Supposed to Say?

Posted on November 25, 2010 by jesustrek

A few years ago, a friend of ours brought her young boys to our house, all dressed up for Halloween. After we gave them some candy, their mother asked them, “What are you supposed to say?” The 3-year-old responded with … Continue reading →

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From a Button to the Throne

Posted on November 2, 2010 by jesustrek

The weather is starting to get a bit nippy, so I decided to wear a long-sleeved dress shirt this morning. I was a bit puzzled to find the left cuff unbuttoned, while the right one was buttoned. Then the reason … Continue reading →

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