On this day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared that the nation would celebrate a day of Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. He gave this declaration to express gratitude for a pivotal Union Army victory at Gettsyburg.
I believe followers of Jesus should lead the way in giving thanks in our country. And not just on Thanksgiving day...we of all people should be thankful. So what am I thankful for? I thank God for...
- God's unconditional love, grace, and forgiveness! He keeps giving me mulligans when I need them!
- my wife, Marnie
- my kids, Sam, Bayleigh, and Davey
- my parents, grandmother, sister, and brother (I miss you guys!)
- the great people in the church I get to serve as pastor
- the opportunities that God is giving us as a church in our community
- great friends
- overwhelming financial blessing
- our new home
- the Rockies making the playoffs and beating the Phillies today!
- fantasy football
- BBQ! (you saw that coming I'm sure!)
