"Pilgrim Daughter," Evangel, November 21, 1993, pp. 4-5. Also in The Gem, November 22, 1992, p. 4-6; Message of the Open Bible, November 1993, p. 18. A personal story which focuses on the hardships and faith of the early Pilgrims.

"Don't Ask the Blessing, Offer One," Joyful Heart, November 15, 1999. Explains that prayer before meals is to offer thanksgiving to God, not bless the food.

"Overflowing with Thankfulness," A Thanksgiving meditation on Colossians 2:6-7.

"A Leper's Thanksgiving," The Joyful Heart, Issue 3, November 23, 1996. The story of the ten lepers who were cleansed by Jesus from Luke 17:11-19.

"Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie," The Gem, November 21, 1993, pp. 2-3. On actually thanking God on Thanksgiving day.

"Who'll Say Grace?" a reminder to pray before our meals, especially on Thanksgiving Day.

"You Pays Your Money, " things to be thankful about in a take-it-for-granted society.

"Bitter Winter, Better Thanksgiving," the story of Miles Standish, "Mayflower" leader who worshipped in spite of losing his wife.

"Squanto--God's Special Indian," tells the story of how Squanto was providentially enabled to help the Pilgrims--and to find Christianity.

"Squanto's Thanksgiving," a 15-minute, one act children's play that tells the story of Squanto's assistance to the Pilgrims.

A shorter version, "Ireland's Church Planter" is also available.

New Year's Day

"Don't Write 'New Years' in Old English Script" The Joyful Heart, Issue 44, January 3, 2004. Traditions preserve values, but can keep you from listening to God speaking today and from changing in response to his future for you.

"New Year's Resolutions," reasons why we ought to make new resolutions in the New Year.

St. Valentine's Day