thanks – EDC Christian

Every Day Thankful

“Let me be thankful first, because I was never robbed before; second, because, although they took my purse, they did not take my life; third, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed.”

Being more thankful can perhaps reduce the pressures and stress a person may have. David is praising the Lord in Psalm 32. As David confesses his sin to God and rejoices in the forgiveness the Lord has given to him, he has much to be thankful for. He goes on to record the following inContinue reading “Giving Thanks and Stress”

Let the People Praise Thee

Let the People Praise Thee Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Psalm 67:3 Thanksgiving is such a wonderful day each year. Lots of food. Fun family gatherings. Football games and more eating. Christmas shopping commences. There are so many things going on that perhaps most people have forgottenContinue reading “Let the People Praise Thee”

The Blurriness of Christmas

The Blurriness of Christmas And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 Consider the last few days in this month ofContinue reading “The Blurriness of Christmas”

The Gift of Himself

The Gift of Himself I read about one boy named Alfred who “wrote a letter to Santa which read, “Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred.”” Of course, us humans receiving material giftsContinue reading “The Gift of Himself”

Don’t Be Like Your Dog

Don’t Be Like Your Dog “A little lad of six was invited out to lunch in a neighbor’s home. As soon as all were seated at the table the food was served. The little boy was puzzled, and, with a child’s frankness, asked, “Don’t you say a prayer before you eat?” The host was uncomfortable,Continue reading “Don’t Be Like Your Dog”

The Change Thanksgiving Makes in Us

The Change Thanksgiving Makes in Us Do you enjoy the thanksgiving time of year? Football games, awesome food, Christmas shopping season kickoff, and the great change in weather are terrific! I always look forward to seeing Snoopy and the Charlie Brown characters make their way across the ocean on the Mayflower. Does anyone have anyContinue reading “The Change Thanksgiving Makes in Us”