November brings Thanksgiving, a time to remember and celebrate God’s abundant blessings. In our current culture, though, Thanksgiving is overshadowed by Halloween, and then there's a jump right into the commercialization of Christmas. I was running errands on Nov. 1st, and one of the stores had secular Christmas music playing already. Translated: Buy! Buy! Buy! So it’s especially imperative that we intentionally teach our children and grandchildren the meaning of this God-oriented holiday of Thanksgiving. I've added some items to the Book Nook for our church this month to help: an easy reader for ages 3-7 and a Thanksgiving coloring book. And for us adults, Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. Thought I'd share just a few thoughts with you about them.
Let’s Celebrate God’s Blessings on Thanksgiving
This 16-page booklet written by Lise Caldwell is filled with colorful illustrations that teach children that Thanksgiving is a special time to honor God for His many blessings. While little is said in our current culture about Thanksgiving, this booklet reminds all of us what the first Thanksgiving was like as the Pilgrims ate with family and friends and thanked God for all their blessings. Recommended for ages 3 to 7.
Happy Thanksgiving Coloring Book
Another way to help children understand the meaning of Thanksgiving. Sixteen pages with simple text portraying the first Thanksgiving in the New World and today’s family celebration.Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy
Nancy shows us the need for building a life based on thankfulness. Gratitude is a choice that brings our thoughts to the benefits and blessings of our wise and caring God. As Nancy says, it's our journey to joy.------------------------
I'm thankful for those who care enough for brothers and sisters in Christ to take the time and effort to minister through the written word. I've especially been blessed by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. God introduced me to her writing when I was in a desert season of my life. For that I will be eternally grateful. He used her to draw me back to Himself.
