Is the Thanksgiving Narrative Legit?

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Adulthood

Pure Again

Laurel Robinson

You can be pure again. You can be forgiven by the One who made you. Our part in this is to repent and accept that forgiveness.

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LISA ANDERSON

Happy Friendsgiving!

Episode 930

The rise of Friendsgiving celebrations, plus the real story behind Thanksgiving, and navigating grief during the holidays.

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LETTER FROM STAFF

Bry Shirin | Digital Content Specialist

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re having a wonderful day surrounded by family and friends — and that you take a moment to remember and celebrate all the good things God has blessed you with.

If you’re reading this because you’re sneaking in a little phone break from family time (no judgment!), I’ve got a great suggestion: Check out some of this week’s content. You might as well gain a bit of wisdom while you relax — and maybe even find a few helpful tips to make today even better!

I’d recommend starting with “3 More Fun Things to Do This Thanksgiving” and “Thankfulness in Action.”

No matter how you’re spending the day, know that we’re so thankful for you. Thanks for being part of this community — and for letting us be part of yours.

PS: Our Advent experience launches tomorrow! 🎉 If you haven’t signed up yet, text ADVENT to 32728 or click here to sign up. Don’t miss out on this meaningful way to prepare your heart for the Christmas season!

Preview of Next Week:

On the Show — Addressing restlessness, boundaries for people pleasers, and wisdom regarding physical touch

On the Site — Sharing Jesus on the job, friendship commitment, and how to survive #GivingTuesday when you’re broke

FEATURED STORIES

Relationships

Has Cancel Culture Influenced How You Date?

Ashleigh Slater

Consider these three ways cancel culture influences dating. See if you recognize any of your attitudes, behaviors or decisions in them.

Faith

Growing Up in Church

Daniel Darling

Why didn’t your pastor preach on that? Learn four reasons sermons miss the mark — and how to dig deeper on your own.

THE BLOG

3 More Fun Things to Do This Thanksgiving

Suzanne Hadley Gosselin

This Thanksgiving, spend a few minutes reflecting on what God has done during the past year and thank Him for His steadfast love.

Thankfulness in Action

Chelsey Nugteren

The main point of this challenge is to move us all into action, to turn giving into doing. Let us respond with thankfulness in action to God.

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The Dark Side of Career Ambition

Andrew Hess

I am concerned that social media has allowed pressures and temptations to set a comparison trap for our callings and careers.

What Do You Think of Me?

Lauren Dunn

We choose our outfits, our profile pictures, our conversation topics, maybe even our careers by wondering what people will think of us.

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