President Trump pardoned the Thanksgiving turkey yesterday, continuing a long and surprising tradition.
Such clemency apparently began with President Lincoln in 1863. Two years later, a White House reporter noted that “a live turkey had been brought home for the Christmas dinner.” However, Lincoln’s son Tad “interceded in behalf of its life . . . [his] plea was admitted and the turkey’s life spared.”
My wife marked a significant birthday last week. I offered to take her anywhere to celebrate and she chose Disney World. Since she grew up just a few blocks from Disneyland in California and we visited Disney World often while living in Atlanta, the trip was a nostalgic and fun week for us both.
A Virginia youth pastor has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Christopher Gattis, 58, stands accused of shooting his wife Jeanett, 58, her daughter Candis Kunze, 30, and Kunze’s boyfriend Andrew Buthorn, 36.
I’ve been preparing for Thanksgiving all week. Besides the grocery runs and house cleaning, I’ve cooked two casseroles, baked three pies, whipped up a relish, and brined a turkey. However, my Thanksgiving won’t be complete without adding a few more ingredients, and neither will yours.
Thanksgiving Day is the traditional American holiday when we are given the opportunity to pause from our normal routines and take time to count our blessings.
A study by Barna released this week found that most Americans pray silently and by themselves.
A lack of proper thankfulness to God is a clear sign of a basic godlessness.
If we have an attitude of gratitude, we can always find reasons for thanksgiving. Why is such an attitude so important?
Ah, Thanksgiving. Turkey. Stuffing. Football… and that dreaded dinner discussion. Here are some tips to not only get through it but maybe even make a difference.
There's no telling who will say what around the dinner table, but these tips will help us be prepared to love well, give grace, and remember what matters this holiday season.
