When is a good time to be thankful? I think intuitively we know it’s not just on Thanksgiving Day. If we’re honest, that can become the most contentious day of the year for many families. People who are bonded by blood, but not ideology, passions, or careers, get together to share a meal and pass […]

Do you ever find yourself at a loss for words when giving thanks to someone? Does it feel empty, shallow, or inauthentic? I suspect we’ve all been there. Sometimes it’s challenging to find the right way to express thanks. Other times we know we’re going through the motions. Some of us are better actors than […]

Have you ever been at the Thanksgiving dinner table and asked your family and friends to share something they are thankful for? Ever fall into a thankful rut? Certain topics feel safe, appropriate, and even “spiritual”, but we don’t allow the Spirit to inspire our imaginations to notice the myriad of things we can be thankful for.

This episode will highlight seven general themes that can serve us immediately as we gather around the Thanksgiving table or anytime we pray.