Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Prayers and Blessings this Time of Year

Posted by faithdream ⋅ November 28 ⋅ Leave a comment

This is the time of year we give thanks and praise. It’s the season of giving. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. We gather with family and friends to celebrate. Food preparations and meal planning all comes to its pinnacle. Now it’s time to enjoy the meal. As families gather around the table, … Continue reading →

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Give thanks this Thanksgiving by looking at those in your life

Posted by faithdream ⋅ November 20 ⋅ 2 Comments

Today we celebrated our annual Thanksgiving lunch at work. As everyone went around the table giving their thanks and gratitude for the blessings in their lives, I listened to every one. Each of them had a personal story to tell while some are going through some very heavy stuff right now but they all offered … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Loss and Grief During the Holidays

Posted by faithdream ⋅ November 22 ⋅ 3 Comments

The days of grief are profound. Grief is all-consuming and it paralyzes the human spirit. Whether the loss was recent, or it happened years ago, dealing with loss during the holidays can feel like yesterday’s pain. Memories flood out, heartache seeps in, and the soul weeps in anguish. Nothing prepares one to face grief. Friends, … Continue reading →

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A Proclamation of Thanksgiving Day in 1789

Posted by faithdream ⋅ November 23 ⋅ 1 Comment

Thanksgiving is a day of blessings. To be thankful and to give praises to God who bestows all good things. In 1789, a proclamation was made by the founding fathers. On Thanksgiving, families and friends draw close, to acknowledge relationships, and to give thanks for the benefits that many so often take for granted. Let … Continue reading →

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Facing Life’s Events

Posted by faithdream ⋅ November 30 ⋅ 4 Comments

Is God asking too much of us when He calls us to be thankful even in the midst of trials? That’s a great question and deserves an answer. Saying that God never calls us to do something that he does not equip us to handle is facing the situation head on. When we face trials of any … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Posted by faithdream ⋅ November 23 ⋅ 1 Comment

Thanksgiving is only 2 days away. With the holidays fast approaching, finding time to balance our work and home life becomes critical. We want to get everything done so we will be able to enjoy the holidays with our families. This is the time of year when we count our blessings, when we appreciate family … Continue reading →

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Creativity Blends Diversity

Posted by faithdream ⋅ November 18 ⋅ 4 Comments

I’ve learned a lot over my years, but there is something else that I’m constantly reaching for. The turbulence of my life has triggered an inner search of my thoughts, my motives, and my heart. I find that I’m always reaching for something new. If I don’t seek it, I find myself dwelling on the … Continue reading →

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Expressing His Love

Posted by faithdream ⋅ November 9 ⋅ Leave a comment

He became sin, who no sin, to save our souls, a love so amazing. He submitted His life, so we may have life, a love so amazing. Not one is righteous yet undeserving, for His love, is truly amazing. His name is above all names, what love is this, so amazing. Determining reasons to … Continue reading →