Autumn & Thanksgiving

And that night, in the silence, my widowed dad wandered home to his empty house. Alone. And I received a text that said, "I've never felt so full in all my life. Thank you, my little turkey." Reach out a hand this Thanksgiving. You may be surprised who reaches back.

Once you've incorporated regular thank yous in your home, get the children to extend their thank yous to thankfulness by regularly asking them what they're thankful for. This can be kickstarted at Thanksgiving but should be something you revisit again and again throughout the year. Get your kids—and by extension, yourself!—into the habit of publicly saying thanks for all the good and perfect gifts our heavenly Father bestows on us.

Given the inherent challenges, how can we make the most of the extended family Thanksgiving table?

If your heart feels heavy under the weight of holiday demands, you’re not alone. These five gentle, Scripture-rooted reminders can help you trade stress for peace and put Christ at the center again.

Holiday tension starts when silent expectations collide. This heartfelt guide helps you release control, communicate clearly, and build unity in your home this season.

Whether it’s your year to send the kids off to be with Dad or you’re planning a quiet dinner at home with you and your children, it is my prayer for you this Thanksgiving that the Lord reminds you of His faithfulness, surrounds you with an uplifting single mom community and that His Spirit cultivates in you a thankful heart this season and the whole year through.

Help other people feel loved when they are most likely sad about missing their family as well. It will be exciting to experience everyone's different take on traditional Thanksgiving dishes and will be a great opportunity to connect with the people that do live near you.

We can be thankful for so many things in our lives. Gather your family, talk about what is most important to you, and incorporate these prayers into your Thanksgiving gathering this year.

Navigate this Thanksgiving with confidence by knowing these six questions you’re not obligated to answer, keeping the focus on gratitude and connection.

This Thanksgiving, it’s not about the menu, it’s about who we’re gathered with and the God who holds it all together. Here are five ways to center your holiday on purpose, not perfection.

Take the 10-day Thankfulness Challenge! This is a perfect time to commit to cultivating more gratitude as you prepare your heart for Thanksgiving.

From cheese grits to peppermint fudge, these dishes are beloved for a reason.

Even if the family member is trying to say something that they think is encouraging, such as, "You look so much better since you lost weight," it can be extremely hurtful. They think it is a compliment, but it is actually salt in the wound. Whether or not you are personally affected by body size or body weight conversation, don't start conversations surrounding these topics. When you praise weight loss, you could be praising an eating disorder and when you demonize weight gain, you could be demonizing healing.

No matter what you’re doing to celebrate this week, here are a few things you can do to cut out costs, pressure, and stress.

A marriage thrives when both the husband and wife love Christ more than anyone in life, including their spouse. And when they look to The Lord as their provider - rather than demanding their spouse meet all their needs. When you learn to devote your heart to loving the Lord, there will be a natural outpouring of thankfulness and God's love spilling out of your heart and onto those around you - especially your marriage partner.