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Tag Archives: Thanksgiving
A Godly Person is a Thankful Person: The Godly Man’s Picture
The Godly Man’s Picture Drawn with a Scripture Pencil by Thomas Watson “Praise and thanksgiving is the work of heaven and he begins that work here which he will always be doing in heaven…None but the godly can praise God … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Books, Devotional reading, Non-Fiction
Tagged godliness, Godly Man's Picture, Puritan writers, Thanksgiving, Thomas Watson
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The First Thanksgiving: The Back Story
Of Plimoth Plantation by William Bradford “In this precious volume…is told the noble, simple story ‘of Plimoth Plantation.’ In the midst of suffering and privation and anxiety the pious hand of William Bradford here set down in ample detail the … Continue reading
Thanksgiving resources for families
Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for … Continue reading
In Everything by Prayer, without Grumbling, but with Thanksgiving
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Over the past four months I have been diligently and eagerly searching for … Continue reading
Posted in Random Musings
Tagged living sacrifices, sacrifices of God's people, Thanksgiving
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Still Learning to be Content in the Material World
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (I Thess. 5:18). “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (I Chron. 16:34). “It is good … Continue reading
Learning Contentment in a Material World
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs “Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition.” With Thanksgiving coming up this … Continue reading
