• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

BJU Press Blog

  • Home
  • Shop
    • Shaping Worldview
  • Simplified Homeschool
  • Successful Learning

Linking Up for Thanksgiving

November 19, 2015 by Meredith

Every year when Thanksgiving comes, we often ask each other the question, “What are you thankful for?” But I like the point Nancy Leigh DeMoss makes in her book Choosing Gratitude that it’s not about the what but the Who. As a Christian, I have the blessing of knowing the One to whom my thanks is directed. Everything I have and everyone I know is a direct result of His guidance in my life. Here are four ways to make Thanksgiving more meaningful for you and your family.

4 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Meaningful from the BJU Press blog

1. Rejoice in God’s blessings by meditating on the words of these Scripture passages or studying well-known thanksgiving hymns.

  • Psalm 100
  • Philippians 4:4–7
  • Find eight Scriptures for a Heart of Thanksgiving in “The Heart of Thanksgiving PIE” from Hip Homeschool Moms

2. Reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday with these articles.

  • What’s the Best Thanksgiving Harvest?
  • A Pilgrim’s Thanksgiving
  • The Pilgrims and God’s Providence an excerpt from Faith of our Fathers: Scenes from American Church History
Thanksgiving table decorations

3. Use table decorations to share the good news.

4. Review these recipes and choose ones easy enough your kids can prepare for the celebration meal.

  • Food, Friends, and Family make a great combination
  • Thanksgiving Recipes from friends of BJU Press

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Filed Under: Successful Learning Tagged With: activities, blessings, family, giving thanks, history, Thanksgiving

Email Signup

Sign up for our homeschool newsletter and receive select blog posts, discounts, and more right to your inbox!
Avatar photo

About Meredith

Meredith, a marketing team member at BJU Press for five years, is passionate about Christian homeschooling. Having used BJU Press materials as a homeschool student herself, she knows firsthand that excellent curriculum can spark a child’s love for learning. Meredith also enjoys exploring historical sites, volunteering for her church’s children’s ministry, and building discipleship relationships with younger women. Read more posts by Meredith. Read more posts by Meredith.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Footer

Disclaimer

The BJU Press blog publishes content by different writers for the purpose of relating to our varied readers. Views and opinions expressed by these writers do not necessarily state or reflect the views of BJU Press or its affiliates. The fact that a link is listed on this blog does not represent or imply that BJU Press endorses its site or contents from the standpoint of ethics, philosophy, theology, or scientific hypotheses. Links are posted on the basis of the information and/or services that the sites offer. If you have comments, suggestions, questions, or find that one of the links no longer works, please contact us.

Pages

  • About BJU Press
  • Conversation Guidelines
  • Terms of Use & Copyright

Archives

© 2023 · BJU Press Homeschool