More Than a Meal: The Holiness of Friendsgiving
It’s that time of year again — crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice, wishbones, and pecan pie. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and what better way to…
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4 Things You Need to Know About #GivingTuesday
#1 What is it? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving to kick off the giving season on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and…
Food for Thought: How I’m Approaching Thanksgiving Differently This Year
Like virtually every American, I learned the traditional image of “The First Thanksgiving” when I was a child. I remember making pilgrim hats out of…
Growing in Gratitude, Thanks to the Examen
A few weeks ago, I was shopping in the grocery store when my eye caught an owl mug sitting on top of the clearance bin.…
3 Easy Prayers for Thanksgiving Dinner
Prayer is always a tricky thing, and it becomes that much trickier when you have to do it in front of a roomful of people,…
A Soldier’s Gratitude: Learning About Grace and Thanksgiving From a Veteran
Kitchens are a safe space, especially for a returning veteran from both the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. When I first met Scott at church,…
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Traveling home for turkey day? At its very best, Thanksgiving dinner is a celebration of the love of family and friends, and a joyful reflection…
Thanksgiving Island
An always-loud tropical night was still thrumming through my open window, frogs croaking and insects hissing, when Becca woke me up. “We’ve got to get…
3 Recipes for Prayer
It’s easy to get caught up in the preparation for Thanksgiving dinner, but let’s not forget the spiritual side to this important day for giving thanks. This year, add prayer to your Thanksgiving prep routine…
Busted Halo’s Attitude of Gratitude Challenge!
Sometimes we all need a little reminder to count our blessings. In the 10 days leading up to Thanksgiving, we invite you to participate in…
