Thanksgiving is when we offer thanks for the many blessings that make our lives better each and every day. But most everyone can agree that it's friends and family that, by far, that are most ...

Your initial introduction to giving thanks may have been back when your grandmother bought you the Barbie Dream House. (“Say thank you to Grandma!”) But gratitude encompasses so much more than an ...

Half empty, half full, or overflowing? Source: Jon Tyson/Unsplash What is gratitude? It's recognizing and acknowledging the “bonus value” that comes from favorable things and positive life experiences ...

Every ritual, custom or holiday has a historical origin, but, nevertheless, its meaning and significance often change and evolve over the course of generations, let alone centuries and millennia.

Expressing gratitude, blessing, and joy promotes post traumatic growth* and puts an emphasis on moving beyond trauma to thriving. In this practice, rather than looking back on what happened, those ...

Whether you are gathering around a festive table, sharing a virtual meal, or simply cherishing the people who make your world brighter, Thanksgiving 2025 is all about gratitude, togetherness, and ...

After being healed of leprosy by Christ Jesus, a Samaritan, who was among nine others healed, then “… with a loud voice glorified God … giving him thanks…” (Luke 17:15,16). Christ Jesus said, “Were ...

Being grateful even before we receive a blessing comes naturally to us. Even so, this can sometimes be difficult when we’re faced with serious challenges or feeling hopeless. However, there are ...

Congress is off this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Before Oklahoma’s members left town, however, they shared their Thanksgiving messages with Griffin Media’s Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron: ...