Thanksgiving, a holiday or a way of life???  We all know that Thanksgiving is a national holiday, but for Christ-followers, it should be so much more.  For people of faith, every day really is thanksgiving, or so the Word lays it out for us.  The Bible says, ”Enter His gates with thanksgiving….”  It also says: “in everything give thanks….”  The scriptures are full of commands, admonitions and encouragement to live with an attitude of gratitude.  God knows that if we are grateful, we are much happier people.  I fully believe gratitude it is a state of mind and not just circumstantial. Many today mistakenly believe they would be happy, or at least thankful, if life got better.  For most, “better” it is relative term.  We have the potential to choose to be grateful and live with a deep joy.  Don’t misunderstand me, I love the Thanksgiving holiday.  Fried turkey with all the trimmings, family and friends and a day of rest and reflection; doesn’t get any better than that. 

My prayer for you is two-fold. One is that you would have a great holiday and two is that you would walk in an attitude of gratitude.  This Thanksgiving you will be in my thoughts and prayers.  Have a blessed holiday.

Love,

Pastor Chris

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     Please be gentle, as this is my first experience in exposing myself in the blogosphere.  This is not easy as I am trying to slowly enter the 1990’s.  For those of us who are technologically challenged this is a huge leap.  Most people don’t change until they are forced, and I feel forced – cause I love you and I want to be a voice for hope in your life.  This world can always use more hope, especially in our current culture, crash of the economy, and wonder about the future.

     God pulled me out of the pit of drugs and destruction in 1982 for the sole purpose of helping others.  It is the drive of my life.  Hope is the reason for this blog, web site, and the book I wrote.  Our society sucks at giving hope, but God is full of hope.  My blog and my prayer for you is that several times a week as you read and comment you will receive help and encouragement.  I hope you read my book and it, too, is a help for your journey. 

    Whether you are a member of the church I pastor or just a cyber-junkie, I hope to be a help.  Below, how about adding some good quotes or verses on hope.  With the millions on the web just maybe we could team up and add some value.

Love ya, and hope to see ya in cyber space!

Pastor Chris