Today is Thanksgiving. It’s a fun way to kick off the fall season and get excited about the coloured trees, bonfires, cooler weather, and all things apple and pumpkin. But in the busyness of this holiday, we can tend to forget the One who made it all. Let’s take some time today to pause and give thanks back to the Lord for His marvelous work.

There are always things you can be thankful for no matter what hard times you face. As the Canadian Thanksgiving approaches, I’d like to use this opportunity to share some of the things I’m thankful for.

I’ll keep this short today, as I’m sure some of you have something special planned.

I think sometimes that the more trials we endure with Jesus, the more value we see in life. The more we can appreciate the things we do have, verses always wanting the things we don’t.

… Michael looked at the volunteer and said, “hello Mr. Bradley”. I wanted the floor to open up and swallow me! I may not have grown up in this city, but Michael sure did …

Thanksgiving dinners can be expensive. Depending on how many people you’re feeding, you could have a turkey that costs anywhere from $25-$45. That’s just for the turkey. Then you’ve got the mashed potatoes, side dishes, desserts, drinks, etc. Is your family coming for the weekend? Now you’ve got the costs of breakfasts and lunches as well. Instead of feeling overwhelmed at the financial responsibility, let’s divvy some of that up.