Do you know people in your life who are forever qualifying requests with, “As long as it’s no trouble,” or “Don’t go to any special effort on my account”? Perhaps these “courtesies” work in our more formal social settings, but the person who delivers them even in a relaxed atmosphere among close friends or family can make us…..
Having Thanksgiving as a national holiday ranks as one of the top things that make me proud to be an American. I love everything about the occasion – the gathering of family and friends, the feasting on favorite foods, and the pause before the all-too-often craziness of the Christmastide to come.
Of course, the best is the pause –…..
Here we are at Thanksgiving and this year I have something new to be thankful for – you, my readers.
I always wanted to be a writer. While it felt like a big accomplishment to publish my book, Does It Really Say That in the Bible?, the commitment I made…..
It’s hard to believe that it’ll be Thanksgiving a week from now!
On the one hand, it automatically makes me tense thinking about all the tasks involved in preparing for Christmas that Thanksgiving signals.
On the other hand, I love Thanksgiving. I delight in the gathering of family over a shared meal. Even…..