Back to work today. Don't know about you all but I feel like I could have enjoyed a few more days away from work. Lots of good stuff going on at work and I am pleased to be back at it but, still, it has been really hectic for some time now and I am very grateful for the four days off.

Yesterday in his sermon, Chris talked about always living with a spirit of Thanksgiving. He talked about living a simpler life and realizing that God will provide all we need. He has already given us much more than most people to walk this earth have ever had in a lifetime or even in ten lifetimes. God will provide. Living with a heart of Thanksgiving inherently brings a heart of charity. His sermon should lead to some good discussion in our small group this evening.

It is easy to say that we are thankful for all that we have but, when we live a life of always striving for "more," does that really say "thankfulness"? Perhaps if it is combined with a charitable attitude as big as the blessings we have received.

One more thing ... check out Slacktivist's Thanksgiving take on Isaiah 58.