Over the next few months, millions of families across America will gather for the holidays. Everyone is wondering who will host and what will be on our menu. Respectfully, I’d like to suggest another important question: how can I bridge the gap that exists between the generations that will gather around my table this year?…
Talk About the Holidays Early It is probably not the best time to sort out details for a holiday the week or night before. Beginning to have early conversations about where and how holidays will be spent can take some of the pressure of these decisions later on. The earlier that you can begin to…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? Pilgrims and native Americans coming together? Mountains of food at the table? Family football or naps on the couch? Or perhaps it’s even black Friday shopping! While all of these things are relatable, we often forget the true purpose behind this…
I was sitting at a traffic light while silently and anxiously calculating my arrival time. Traffic was growing exponentially along with the likelihood I was going to be more than “fashionably” late. Suddenly, and without warning, something strangely familiar caught my attention. The check-engine light was blinking ominously. I tried to reassure myself it was…
With everyone’s favorite turkey-eating and cornucopia-decorating holiday just around the corner, I thought it the best time to share a thought about thankfulness versus gratitude. Although the two ideas are often synonymous, there’s an important distinction between the two. Thankfulness is traditionally defined as an expression of appreciation for things received. Being thankful often involves…
“The joy of the Lord is your strength” Nehemiah 8:10 Joy – it’s so powerful yet so easy to forget in our daily routine. Entering a busy season in our lives can leave us feeling like our only option is to put our heads down and muscle through until life gets easier to enjoy. Life…
Let’s give thanks! Sounds pretty straight forward, right? As we enter a season of thankfulness and giving, we should be able to come up with something. What are you coming up with right now? As you’re sitting there, wheels turning, oftentimes it’s easier to start building an “ungrateful” list: credit card bills due tomorrow, a…