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We Gather Together – Thanksgiving and Fellowship
After another year of tremendous division and fear in our country, we need Thanksgiving more than ever. As I thought about giving thanks today, I couldn’t stop singing the classic hymn We Gather Together. (this site uses Affiliate links-purchases support our ministry through a small referral fee that never affects your cost.) The lyrics seem extra poignant. Maybe, I’ve never really paid attention to them before, but they drew me in today. We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing; Sing praises to His Name; He forgets not His own. Not only is gathering…
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Thanksgiving Attitude – More than a Day
Do you have a Thanksgiving attitude just on the fourth Thursday in November or should thanksgiving be an attitude we have for more than just one day? In 2015, Thanksgiving was a contradiction in our home. While most of the country celebrated with large meals and loud boisterous gatherings, our table was be quiet. (Heaven not Harvard is as a participant in affiliate programs including the Amazon Associates Program. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) It was just another day without daddy in a long month of long daddy-less days. But instead of sadness and bitterness over his responsibility to the army, I was able to react and…
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Salted Caramel Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Holidays are all about the magic of traditions and memories. One of our favorite traditions is of course the food, and a magical sweet potato casserole is one of our Thanksgiving dinner must haves! This recipe has been a staple for our last six Thanksgivings now! (Heaven not Harvard is as a participant in affiliate programs including the Amazon Associates Program. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) This year (2014) my daughter is finally old enough to understand the traditions I’m building around our home. She helped me set the table and fold the napkins, fussing over every fold, even for just us three. We celebrated early this…
