Putting the "Thanks" Back in Thanksgiving

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalms 118:1
 

An old pastor and his wife invited a new young couple in the church over for Thanksgiving dinner. As the couple entered the home, they smelled the wonderful turkey and all the trimmings in the kitchen. As the four made their way to the dining room table, there was a great feast before them!

But as the young wife scanned the table, she noticed something out of place. Among the turkey, dressing, casseroles, and pies were three Chinese takeout cartons and a plate of egg rolls!

"I know what you're thinking," the old pastor said. "Why is there Chinese takeout on the table?"

"You see," he continued, "23 years ago on Thanksgiving Day, my dear wife burned the turkey and started a fire in our kitchen! In fact, our entire kitchen nearly caught fire and the whole Thanksgiving meal was charred black!"

"So after the fire department left," he chuckled, "we ordered Chinese takeout and that was our Thanksgiving meal! And every year since, we've had Chinese takeout as a part of our meal to remind us to be thankful for what we have!" 

This year, I hope Thanksgiving isn't just a holiday for you. It should be a way of life for every Christian. We serve a wonderful God who sent his Son to die for you. So as you continue to reflect on what you are thankful for this year, remember God's blessings in your life! 

GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR HOW HE HAS BLESSED YOU IN YOUR LIFE AND ESPECIALLY FOR SENDING CHRIST TO DIE FOR YOU!

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New Jersey High School Student Takes on Atheists in Court over Inclusion of 'Under God' in Pledge

Russ Jones | ReligionToday.com Contributor | Friday, November 21, 2014

 

A New Jersey high student is standing up against an atheist lobbying group in its attempt to remove “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

For the second time, the American Humanist Association has filed a lawsuit claiming the Pledge of Allegiance discriminates against children who don’t believe in God, according to Charisma Magazine.

 

Described as John and Jane Doe and the child, the Monmouth County family, sued the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District in February.

 

Samantha Jones, a senior at Highland Regional High School, is fighting back.

 

"I've been reciting the Pledge since preschool, and to me the phrase 'one nation under God' sums up the history and values that have made our country great," Jones said in a video. "I think it's empowering to know that, no matter what happens, I have some rights the government can never take away. No student should be silenced just because some people disagree with timeless American values."   

 

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty represents Jones. Freehold, New Jersey attorneys James A. Paone of Lomurro, Davison, Eastman & Muñoz in are acting as local counsel on the case.