Tag: Thanksgiving
Posted on November 23, 2021
by Paris Renae
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I love that, here in America, we set aside a day to be thankful for all we have and be grateful for our nation. Parents love to hear ‘thank you’ from their children. Cultivating a heart of gratefulness has to begin young – teaching… Continue Reading “Every Day”
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Posted on November 24, 2020
by Paris Renae
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We say it, but do we mean it? It’s easy to let it roll off the tongue: ‘thanks’, ‘thanks much’, ‘thanks a lot’. And not just to each other. In prayer: ‘thanks, God, for ____ (fill in the blank)’, ‘thanks, Jesus, for what you’ve… Continue Reading “Thankful?”
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Posted on November 17, 2020
by Paris Renae
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We used to own a sign store. We made little vinyl signs and we made signs the size of a small house. Some were for businesses to announce their location, some were banners announcing a special occasion. It may be a bit early, but… Continue Reading “A Sign”
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Posted on November 26, 2019
by Paris Renae
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So here in America we set aside a day every November and call it Thanksgiving. Lots of big meals are prepared, shared from soup kitchens to lush mansion tables. Some bow heads and actually give thanks – to the One who has provided. While… Continue Reading “A Day of Giving…”
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Posted on November 20, 2018
by Paris Renae
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America is about to celebrate a land that is still bountiful, a culture that values freedom – how many will give God all the credit? As we spend a couple days eating too much, laughing a bit more – maybe we can extend the… Continue Reading “Thanks-LIVING…”
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Posted on November 21, 2017
by Paris Renae
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We’re invited. We’ll be satisfied. We’ll have the perfect seat. We won’t ever want to leave. Banquets or parties can be awkward – what to wear, where to sit, who to talk to and about what. The there’s this: I have a hard time… Continue Reading “The Table…”
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Posted on November 22, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Thanks—giving. Maybe separating the words a little shows the heart of the celebration. Not Thanks-getting, but the giving of thanks. Christmas is up in the stores before turkeys for the table are being shipped. We barely breathe in the aroma of our favorite foods before we… Continue Reading “Goodness Grace”
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Posted on November 15, 2016
by Paris Renae
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A corner of the closet is home to a box where special cards, crayon pictures, and glued together popsicle sticks are safely tucked away. Treasures that someday will be found and the finder will wonder ‘what on earth’ – precious to the maker at the time and forever to… Continue Reading “Made With Love By…”
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Posted on November 27, 2015
by Paris Renae
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Today the skies are bluest blue and a cool gentle breeze has finally ushered in autumn. Gently the morning has unfolded the beauty that is all around… My daughter sent a text saying “Happy Fall, Momma! Can you send me the recipe for… Continue Reading “Overflowing…”
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Posted on November 20, 2015
by Paris Renae
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Florida isn’t having autumn – still muggy, still 80+ degrees. But we have snow on the lawn… Well, this time of year a profusion of flowers breaks out over every grassy area. One day it just appears, last a couple of weeks and then it’s… Continue Reading “So Much…”
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