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Nov 23, 2011
When Africa Stopped By
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The taper candles burned low, dripping tiny wax circles onto our gold tablecloth. The turkey carcass sat in the pan picked clean, the few remaining rolls were bagged up for the next day's lunch,... Read More + |
Nov 25, 2010
Thanksgiving
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The Pilgrims held the first Thanksgiving Day at Plymouth in 1621—but not until 1863 did the holiday become an annual event. One woman, Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Godey’s Lady's Book, had... Read More + |
Nov 24, 2010
The Most Important Ingredient
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When Mark was 13, his mom let him bake the crowning moment of their family's Thanksgiving meal—the pumpkin pie. She figured he couldn't mess up a recipe that depended on store-bought crust and... Read More + |
Nov 22, 2010
Bread-Pudding Days
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My grandparents were hosting their annual Thanksgiving Dinner, and I wanted to bring an offering for the table that meant something, that connected me to these people and that place. I decided... Read More + |
Nov 23, 2009
5 Pies and a Lulav
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In the end, that's what abundance can do. Especially if we've lived in an ordinary way for the rest of the year. Five pies, a lulav, a child marching, filling a basket with thanks... gives us an... Read More + |
Nov 18, 2009
When Families Give Together
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Giving is a powerful means for families to counteract the consumerism that slams us this time of year. Read More + |
Nov 17, 2009
Grace for freedom, justice, pie
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“Before we’re served, shouldn’t we say grace?” asks Peppermint Patty. It’s a good question. Read More + |
Nov 20, 2008
Thanksgiving: Pennies and a Big Blue Sky
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L.L. here. Thinking about Thanksgiving. Remembering a book I just had to read. Because my cousin-in-law (is there such a thing?) did the cover illustration. The book is about a young woman who... Read More + |
Nov 20, 2007
How To Pray About Your Work
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In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. (Rom. 6:11) In my morning quiet time, I start by being thankful for the trustworthiness of God. Eventually, I ask... Read More + |
Nov 20, 2007
Are You Pinned Down By Circumstances?
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"For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every... Read More + |
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