Many people have asked me about the Gift Bags that the Harvey family put together to give away to needy people (described in Chapter 21 of my book, “Elephant in the Room.”). I’ve been making them for years with my daughters and friends, so I’m happy to share some instructions with you. Continue reading
As we continue to practice gratitude this month, please join me for another day of Bible study about giving thanks – how, to whom, when, and why – using 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as our guide.
It should be easy to give thanks to God when things are going well, but how can we practice gratitude when times are tough or when we don’t feel grateful? For help, let’s return to our Bible study about giving thanks – how, to whom, when, and why – using 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as our guide. Please join me for the third day of a five-day Bible study.
As we try to develop our own habit of giving thanks to God for His many blessings in November 2021, take some time in the midst of the seasonal activities to teach your children to understand how blessed they are and to give thanks. Continue reading
Besides lots of food, what do all noble feasts have in common? Lots of people. Continue reading
Are you already planning your Thanksgiving feast? Do you have your grocery list itemized? Have you sent out invitations to family and friends? Here’s a quick list to remind you to spend time with God – filling your soul with the wisdom from His Word – so that you are ready to minister to the family and friends with whom you spend time over the holiday season. Continue reading
In America, today is Thanksgiving, a holiday set aside to give thanks. Whether or not you are gathering with family and friends, feasting or fasting, it’s a great day to praise the Lord for who He is and what He has done. Please join me for another day of Bible study about giving thanks – how, to whom, when, and why – using 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as our guide.
To prepare our hearts for Thanksgiving tomorrow, let’s return to our Bible study about giving thanks – how, to whom, when, and why – using 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as our guide. Please join me for the third day of a five-day Bible study.
California government has mandated no gatherings of more than 250 people for the rest of March because of the contagious coronavirus. Therefore, in submission to government (Romans 13:1) and to demonstrate kindness to our community (1 Peter 2:12), my large local church will be closed for gatherings on Sundays for a few weeks. With modern technology, we will still be able to access a live streamed sermons on Sunday morning, but as a Sunday School teacher, I’m going to miss my classroom of students! I really want to encourage families to have Sunday School at home. Continue reading
With all the hustle and bustle during the holidays, don’t we all need some reminders about the reason for the season? Continue reading
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