Thanksgiving. First celebrated by Pilgrims in 1621, it was a tradition they brought with them from England. Protestants wanted to celebrate God’s providence with thanksgiving. And they wanted to commemorate seasons of judgment – drought, flooding, pestilence – with fasting. Scripturally, we see God’s call to gratitude and thanksgiving in such verses as Psalm 28:7, Psalm 69:30, and Psalm 95:1-6. I love a holiday that legitimately calls me to thankfulness. And yes, I love …
Getting in the holiday spirit
It’s not snowing outside, but I’m getting in the Christmas spirit. Of course, the last time it “snowed” in central Florida was ’89 and I-75 turned into a parking lot. We had a great Thanksgiving with my family in Knoxville. My mom’s home is always so cozy and inviting. I inherited my aversion to over head lights from her. We …
Thanksgiving memory
The fall of ’76, we lived in Homestead, Florida. My parents had a large home group and we all gathered for Thanksgiving, outside, in the side yard of our house. There had to be thirty of us with kids and all. I remember it was a breezy day with thick blue clouds hovering over us. And it was the day …
Horrible Picture taker
I confess, I love taking pictures. But, I’m horrible at remembering. I cart my little digital around, then forget to use it. Or, forget to gather friends and family for pictures. I miss my Nikon SLR where I could compose and adjust. I’m not sure I enjoy “point and shoot” photography. Anyway, we are home from Tennessee/Indiana/Tennessee. We saw lots …