Category Archives: Thanksgiving Day

Giving Tuesday — A Great Idea

In the midst of the shopping celebrations (Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday) we now have a day for giving back — Giving Tuesday.  American charities and non-profits have come together to create the first Giving Tuesday, tomorrow, … Continue reading

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My 21st Century Psalm (King David Style)

I recently attended a prayer and fasting retreat sponsored by the Kentucky and Tennessee Division of The Salvation Army and was challenged to write a psalm.  So I did.  Here it is: Psalm of Steve #1 Nothing comes from nothing, … Continue reading

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What Saved My Infant Daughter’s Life?

I woke up very grateful this morning, remembering when my infant daughter was saved from my carelessness and absent-mindedness.  I lifted her and her car seat out of the back seat of our car and set her down on the … Continue reading

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Christmas Season Job Opportunity In Nashville

Have fun and make money for you and your family while helping a non-profit raise funds.  Be a Salvation Army Christmas season bell ringer. Work 8 hour shifts between Thanksgiving & Christmas Day at retail stores in Hermitage, Donelson, and … Continue reading

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7 Names For 7 Days Around Thanksgiving (& 2 Oxymorons)

I don’t know who started naming the days around Thanksgiving Day.  However, this new tradition doesn’t seem complete.  Friday, Saturday, and Monday have names, but Sunday has been left out.  Also, it seems to me like a week’s worth of … Continue reading

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Happy TGTD To You! (Tell God Thanks Day)

Happy TGTD!  (Tell God Thanks Day)  I wish you and your family a peaceful, grateful day today.  May you be overcome with joy as you realize God’s blessings on your life and thank Him for all He has done for … Continue reading

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Black Is Beautiful (Just Ask Retailers About Black Friday)

Black is beautiful!  “It’s the most wonderful day of the year.”  That’s a song retailers might sing about Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving Day when their business begins to turn a profit for the year. It’s an honor to … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Without Giving Thanks Is Just A Fine Time To Dine On Turkey

Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching.  However, Thanksgiving Day without actually giving thanks is just a fine time to dine on turkey. So, how do you give thanks?  What is necessary for thanksgiving?  3 things. 1) Something to give thanks for.  … Continue reading

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