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Image of "The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth" (1914) By Jennie A. Brownscombe

A Thanksgiving Precedent: What Really Happened in Plymouth?

Glenn Sunshine November 17, 2022

As with so many of our national holidays, Thanksgiving is now a contentious subject. Formerly a time of celebration and gratitude, many critics today maintain that it stands as little more than an emblem of our nation’s racist past. But is this an accurate reading of the first Thanksgiving? What actually transpired at Plymouth in the fall of 1621? In this article, Dr. Glenn Sunshine helps to restore a proper historical perspective on Thanksgiving.

1 Thessalonians 1: Gift and Grace

Ken Boa November 2, 2022

This teaching is based on Ken Boa’s Handbook to Scripture. Related Reading & Resources: 1 Thessalonians 1 Ken Boa’s summary of 1 Thessalonians 1 1 Thessalonians Audio Series, Complete Set Talk Thru Overview 1 Thessalonians Teacher Kit

Storing up Scripture

Ken Boa July 10, 2020

Daily devotional times often include reading the Bible, but what about memorizing specific passages? Storing up Scripture is key as your faith grows.

Praying Scripture Back to God

Ken Boa June 22, 2020

If we’re not careful, we approach God with laundry-list prayers. Praying through Scripture is a useful method of prayer that helps turn our hearts back to praising God.

The Four Whys of Pain

Ken Boa May 20, 2020

There are four responses to difficult circumstances: The Why of Grumbling, the Why of Grief, the Why of Guidance, and the Why of Gratitude.

Morning Affirmations 1

Ken Boa March 31, 2020

Everyone has a morning routine. We get up, perhaps lounging in bed or stumbling into the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, and so we begin our day. Regardless of our routine, it is essential to renew our minds first thing in the morning.

Thankfulness for the Beauty of Wisdom

Ken Boa November 18, 2019

Just as the beauty of creation reveals God’s glory, walking in wisdom also proclaims His praise.

Verses for Thanksgiving

Ken Boa November 20, 2018

Some verses for contemplation and reading on Thanksgiving or anytime during the year.

8 Spiritual Essentials (at First Redeemer): #7 Gratitude & Contentment

Ken Boa November 16, 2018

Grace as opposed to law, which is the crux of the Christian faith, is the sixth of eight “spiritual essentials” (core aspects of the Christian faith) Ken Boa discusses with his Friday morning men’s study at First Redeemer Church (Cumming, GA).

Favorite Psalms: Psalm 107

Ken Boa August 21, 2018

Psalm 107 is a psalm of gratitude that entreats us not to forget God’s steadfast love by reviewing His redemptive acts in history. The psalm offers a pattern for cultivating a thankful heart in our own lives.

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