28/11/13

Lincoln and Day of Thanksgiving Day


 
In spite of the problems we face in our nation regarding the economy, religious liberty and increasing godlessness, we still have much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for my family, a wonderful wife, good health and a wonderful year of growth and influence through books such as The Harbinger. I know you’ll take time, as I do, to thank God for His many blessings.
It’s also a good time to be reminded of how many problems there were in 1863, when Abraham Lincoln told the country it should put aside a day to thank God for His blessings. Enjoy reading his own words in his proclamation dated Oct. 3, 1863:
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Link to Article:  How President Lincoln Established Thanksgiving Day:
 



27/11/13

It was a miracle! - Happy Thanksgiving Day!


November always brings out the historian in me-undoubtedly a result of those Thanksgiving theatricals at my elementary school. The class would dress as Pilgrims; my broad brimmed hat stabilized by a pair of crumpled ears.

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Link to the article:  Miracle of Thanksgiving by Ron Walters vía Crosswalk.com -  22/11/09