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Many people have been writing about what they are thankful for
this year – and I too have many things that come to mind. So here are a few things I am thankful for:
- So great a salvation (Hebrews 9:27-28)
- A wife who loves God, loves me and loves our children
- My children - their energy, enthusiasm, love
- For “Kids-Eat-Free” Wednesdays at Skyline Chili
- A job that I enjoy going to every day – that provides for my family’s needs and allows us to occasionally bless others
- That my kids get to read missionary biographies at school and learn that God’s Word can be trusted (and also learn math, history, science) – and I am also madly in love with their teacher.
- For healthy knees to run – really – a few years ago I was told by a physician’s assistant that I’d never run marathons again – and I ran 2 this year!
- For the couple that rent our house and faithfully pay their rent on time
- For our new house – and that my kids enjoy getting outside more
- For new friends from Vermont – though I wish the circumstances by which we met were different – and thanks for taking great care of my sister-in-law!
- For my church family
- For the small group that meets in our house – as we learn and strive to raise godly kids together – and eat lots of pizza!
- For the guys that meet at the church on Wednesday night and at McDonalds Friday morning – for the encouragement I get as we study God’s Word together and push each other to be men of the Word.
- For the Christians around the world who stand up for Christ in the face of all kinds of opposition and persecution.
Let the
message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel
each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual
songs to God with thankful hearts.
Colossians
3:16
Now off to run the Turkey Trot 5 miler!
Happy
Thanksgiving – and keep running!
