Hello Mr. Turkey, how are you? Today I would like to share a family favorite Thanksgiving decoration, our turkey front door. Let me show you how to make a Mr. Turkey front door for your family too! How to Make a Mr. Turkey Door Four …
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Favorite Thanksgiving Books 2014
Today’s Friday Inspiration comes our archives with a few updates. Last year I shared my family favorite Thanksgiving books and this year I’d like to introduce my favorite Thanksgiving Books, 2014 edition. During the month of November I intentionally share books highlighting the story of Thanksgiving …
Bring Your Thanksgivings to Dinner
Thanksgiving dinner is a meal we all look forward to every year. One way to make this mealtime more intentionally focused on giving thanks is to send a note, called a Thanksgiving Ticket, to family and friends who will be attending. Request they fill their …
We Thank You God
We Thank You God We thank you, God, for sun and rain And golden grain that trembles in the breeze; For wind and snow and seeds that grow To high and mighty trees. We thank you, God, for a warm embrace, Autumn’s grace that has …
Mini Chocolate Pecan Pies
There are a few things that make me question my legitimacy as a good Southern girl. I don’t like sweet tea (gasp!). And I don’t like pecan pie. Now I don’t know what to do about the sweet tea but I’ve found a way to …
10,000 Reasons to Give Thanks
“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:5 “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,” Nahum 1:7 “You, Lord, are enthroned forever; Your throne …
Maple Sausage and Cranberry Dressing
My grandmother’s Thanksgiving dressing is the stuff of legends. It gets requested by other friends and family for their Thanksgiving celebrations. When our family is done eating our Thanksgiving dinner, everyone packs up some of the dressing to take home and enjoy later. I was …
Thankful in the Midst of Life’s Trials
Yesterday Caroline shared with us the beauty and power of praising God not just in good times, but in the midst of life’s trials. Today, let’s lift our voices together and praise the Lord by singing along with the Casting Crowns’ song, Praise You in …
A Year of Thankfulness
This has been for me a year of thankfulness. It started with my husband moving back home in January after living in another state for six months. It was a great way to start the year, but it was also a reminder that the trial …
Favorite Thanksgiving Books for Families
During the month of November I intentionally share books highlighting the story of Thanksgiving with my children. On a table the books are displayed for leisurely perusing during free time. In the afternoon, during the week, we sit together to read through one of the …