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November 23, 2023
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| 24 Unchangeable Things to Be Thankful For |
| by Joshua Arnold |
| Events of the past few months have reminded us that much of what we take for granted is not guaranteed - at least, not in this life. Yet there are things we can rely on, which are guaranteed, and which cannot be changed by our circumstances. They cannot be modified or imperiled by war, politics, the stock market, or even a cranky relative. While we thank God for his gifts, let's be sure to include the unchangeable ones. |
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| It's Okay to Be Thankful |
| by Joseph Backholm |
| Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. This was two years after the start of the Civil War, fought in large part to decide the question of whether it was ever right for one man to own another. Today we are in different kind of civil war. Mercifully, this war is being fought on the internet and in legislative chambers rather than on battlefields, but that does not diminish the gravity of the conflict. |
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| A Big Government Thanksgiving Downgrade |
| by Jared Bridges |
| Thanksgiving Day as we know it originated as a result of a big government initiative. How the government's view of Thanksgiving has changed over the years - as well as our own view - deserves a closer look. |
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| In This Time of Crisis, Give Thanks for the One Who has Overcome the World |
| by Rob Schwarzwalder |
| To say that we live in a time of crisis is a quantum understatement. Wars and religious persecution abroad threaten our security and vital national interests. At home, abortion, anti-Semitism, the LGBTQ agenda, and a host of other matters cloud the country's horizon. Yet gratitude, which is never out of season, should especially fill our minds and hearts as we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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| Who Were the Pilgrims, Really? |
| by Jay Sabatino |
| My guess is less than 5% of Americans have an accurate understanding of the Pilgrims. Religious freedom is often given as their reason for coming in 1620. However, that is misleading for two reasons. First, their purpose in coming was to extend the gospel to a land where it had never been preached. They believed themselves to be stepping stones for others to follow in the gospel's expansion. In a lot of children's textbooks, there is no mention of religious freedom in our contemporary understanding of that term. |
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| Outstanding - Ep. 49: Thankfulness vs. Gratitude: Is Thanksgiving a Christian Holiday? |
| Podcast with Joseph Backholm and J. Warner Wallace |
| Thanksgiving is known for its comfort foods, family, and a special time of reflection on all that we are thankful for. Most Americans celebrate it, but why? What is the history behind this cherished holiday? Is it rooted in Christian principles and beliefs? J. Warner Wallace, cold-case detective and Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview joins host Joseph Backholm to dive into the history of Thanksgiving and how to navigate the holiday from a biblical worldview. They discuss the difference between thankfulness and gratitude and how you can bring the gospel message to your own family's Thanksgiving celebration. Enjoy this podcast with a side of turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole! |
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| Thanksgiving and the Legacy of the Pilgrims |
| by Jacob Kersey and Aaron Bradford |
| The legacy of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving extends to all Americans and especially to believers. In 1621, for three days, 53 English colonists entertained and feasted with 90 Wampanoag Indians at Plymouth, Massachusetts. According to Plymouth Diplomat Edward Winslow, this was to "rejoice together in a special manner after bringing in their harvest ... by the goodness of God." This feast occurred after a winter in which half of the Plymouth colonists died. For generations, American leaders looked back to and upheld the Pilgrims as a shining example of living out the American ideals of faith, freedom, and virtue. |
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