From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Thanksgiving is a time of quiet reflection . . . an annual reminder that God has, again, been ever so faithful. The solid and simple things of life are brought into clear focus.”
National tradition
Year’s intentional pause
Coming together as one
With purposeful cause
Nation’s heart now gathers
Thanksgiving welcomes all
Putting aside differences
Mercy’s blessed call
Family’s homeward steps
Cherished goodness brightens
Strengthening tomorrow’s bonds
Grace shall enlighten
Love fills another home
Peace refreshes outlook
Praying with one single voice
Heaven’s warm chinook
Harmony writes new psalm
Tranquility’s fellowship
Sharing gratitude today
Praise from every lip
From Revelation 7:12: “Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
A blessed Thanksgiving!
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Carole, may you and Keith experience the spirit of gratitude as our faith journey moves into Advent. Blessings to the two of you as well as your extended family.
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Blessings to you this Thanksgiving and always. You have given so much to this community through your poetry and thoughts. I thank God for you and your wife.
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Kathy, may you and your family experience the spirit of gratitude as our faith journey moves into Advent. I appreciate how this platform has brought so many voices together.
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So do I. I feel as though I have a whole extra family of friends I’ve grown close to through this venue.
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Yes! Pause and show gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Vickie, may you and Harry experience the spirit of gratitude as our faith journey moves into Advent. Blessings to the two of you as well as your extended family.
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Happy Thanksgiving Richard to you and your family
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Eileen, may the gratitude of Thanksgiving prepare your heart for the Advent season. Blessings to you and your wonderful daughters.
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Amen and amen! I hope your Thanksgiving is a wonderfully blessed occasion.
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Diane, may the gratitude of Thanksgiving prepare your heart for the Advent season. Blessings to you in the weeks to come.
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Amen. May the gratitude shared this Thanksgiving offer the Savior’s hope in this Advent season.
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Pastor Jim, may the gratitude of Thanksgiving prepare your heart for the Advent season. Blessings to you and your family.
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Aww
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Wonderful poem of gratitude! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🙂
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Nancy, may the gratitude of Thanksgiving prepare your heart for the Advent season. Blessings to you and your family.
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Thanks! 😁
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I love this
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Jim, I appreciate your positive and encouraging response. God’s peace.
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Yes
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Happy Thanksgiving Richard!
Blessings to you and yours. 🙏
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Thank you Tina. May the gratitude of the season continue to feed your positive thoughts.
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My pleasure. Thank you kindly.
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