Let Go of the Dream of Perfect Family Holidays
In 1943, Bing Crosby recorded what has now become a favorite song for many people during the holiday season: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The song was originally composed with…
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Thanksgiving
Some of us need to grieve the childhood we never got to have
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3 Things to Be Thankful For
As we reflect on what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving, I thought I would highlight 3 things we ALL have access to or benefit from every day that we…
Inviting Your Enemies to the Table
Actress Sarah Silverman’s show “I love you, America,” may not be the place that everyone expects to spot an incredible gospel message, but the Good News is in there. A…
10 Things Every Thanksgiving Host Should Know
This year, my family has hit the Thanksgiving jackpot: we’re going to the lake with my family for Thanksgiving with my grandparents, then on Friday night we’re hosting a houseful…
The Definitive Ranking of Thanksgiving Sides
Yesterday, we had an epic tournament to determine what the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish is. Here’s the winner, followed by the definitive ranking of all of your suggestions: 1. Stuffing…
10 Non-Traditional Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be the forgotten holiday in a lot of ways. Often that means we don’t get as much time off from work or school, which can translate to you…
Whatever Happened to Thanksgiving?
Jeff McLaughlin writes a blog for RELEVANT about how Thanksgiving puts our hearts into a rhythm of gratitude and thankfulness.