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thanksgiving

10 Great Ideas for a Meaningful Thanksgiving

Sabrina Beasley McDonald· 6 min read

With a little investment of time, these ideas can help give your children an "ultimate gift."

10 Ways to Build Gratitude Into Our Children...

Darcy Kimmel· 4 min read

Character building is hard work, but it pays off big time in the lives of our children.

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3 Ideas to Streamline Your Holidays

Crystal Paine· 3 min read

Enjoy your holidays this year by simplifying your priorities.

Thanksgiving traditions

14 Favorite Ideas to Create a Meaningful Tha...

FamilyLife· 6 min read

Here are some of our best ideas, plus a few new ones, to help you make this Thanksgiving a holiday to remember.

7 Ways to Save Thanksgiving

7 Ways to Save Thanksgiving

Dave Boehi· 5 min read

Are you happy with the way your family celebrates the holiday? Here are some ideas to keep it from becoming just another day.

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Grumbling or Gratitude?

Barbara Rainey· 3 min read

Our problem in America is not that we don't know we are to be thankful, but often we choose to complain instead.

Why Are You Grateful for Your Spouse?

Mary May Larmoyeux· 7 min read

What husbands and wives are saying about each other this Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Day 3

Written and Remembered

October 30, 2013
with Barbara Rainey

Barbara Rainey talks about her book consisting of true stories designed to teach children the beauty of gratitude.

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Thanksgiving Day 2

Untie Your Story

October 29, 2013
with Barbara Rainey

Barbara Rainey encourages families to ask questions designed to help guests think thoughtfully about all their blessings.

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Thanksgiving Day 1

Gathered ‘Round

October 28, 2013
with Barbara Rainey

Barbara Rainey recalls the moment in her mothering when she realized that her children must be her priority.

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Thanksgiving

Rainey Thanksgiving Day French Toast Recipe

Barbara Rainey· 1 min read

This recipe became a family tradition for Thanksgiving brunch.

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My Favorite Time of Year

Barbara Rainey· 3 min read

We need to guide our children and grandchildren into the habit of giving thanks in all things.

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3 Ways to Relieve Stress Before the Holidays...

Susan Yates· 3 min read

Tips for making this holiday season more enjoyable.

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Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember

Barbara Rainey· 4 min read

As my children grew up, I was determined to make this holiday a time for celebrating faith, family, and freedom.

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10 Ideas: Giving Thanks in Everything

Mary May Larmoyeux· 4 min read

Expressing gratitude for all God has done for me.

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8 Ways to Pressure-Proof Your Holidays

Mary May Larmoyeux· 8 min read

How to protect your family from holiday stress.

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Thanksgiving Day 3

Learning to Speak the Language of Heaven

November 18, 2009
with Barbara Rainey, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Would others say you’re a grateful person?

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Growing In Your Faith Day 2

Guilt, Grace and Gratitude

November 17, 2009
with Barbara Rainey, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Are you grateful in the hard times?

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Growing In Your Faith Day 1

Whom Are You Going to Trust?

November 16, 2009
with Barbara Rainey, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Thanksgiving is getting closer, but is your heart prepared?

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Thanksgiving Day 3

Finding the Good in the Bad

November 6, 2009
with Barbara Rainey

Do you praise God even in the bad times?

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Thanksgiving Day 2

Being Thankful for Deliverance

November 5, 2009
with Barbara Rainey

Sometimes it takes a story to jar us to reality.

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Thanksgiving Day 1

Giving Thanks for Discomfort

November 4, 2009
with Barbara Rainey

Are you modeling gratitude for your kids?

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Character Development Day 2

The Blessing of Gratitude

November 3, 2009
with Barbara Rainey

Do you know anyone who grumbles and complains?

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Character Development Day 1

Teaching Kids to be Thankful

November 2, 2009
with Barbara Rainey

Would you like your children to be more grateful?

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Thanksgiving Day

Making the Most of Thanksgiving

November 2, 2007
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Thanksgiving is only one day a year, but what a great day for remembering all God has done!

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Thanksgiving Day 4

A Recipe for Family Traditions

November 1, 2007
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

The Raineys talk about some of the Rainey Thanksgiving traditions that set the day apart from all other holidays.

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Thanksgiving Day 3

The True Story of the Pilgrims, Part 2

October 31, 2007
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Americans began celebrating Thanksgiving over three centuries ago.

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Thanksgiving Day 2

The True Story of the Pilgrims, Part 1

October 30, 2007
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Who were the Pilgrims, and how did they get to America?

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Thanksgiving Day 1

Cultivating Grateful Hearts

October 29, 2007
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

How do you cultivate a grateful heart?

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Thanksgiving Day 2

Pilgrim Families, Part 2

November 3, 2006
with Jack Cavanaugh, Ruth Tucker

Jack Cavanaugh and Ruth Tucker share their knowledge of the Puritans.

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