Last evening, we hosted our second annual Friendsgiving dinner.  Not having family live within a realistic driving distance, last year we decided to begin hosting a Friendsgiving dinner primarily for those who do not have family in town.  Here’s a picture of our crew from last evening.

I know that today is a day we set aside for giving thanks.  However, the book of Hebrews provides a great reminder on this idea of giving thanks. 

“Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 NASB

What a powerful reminder of the reality that Jesus is the One for whom we should contiually praise because of who He is and what He has done. 

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So on this Thanksgiving Day 2019, I wanted to take a moment and share nineteen things I am grateful for today.

  1. I am grateful for my wife who loves me and is a beautiful example of generosity. (I wrote about that here.)
  2. I am grateful for my daughter who loves Jesus and continues to be a joy to a daddy’s heart.
  3. I am grateful for my son-in-law who loves my daughter and models servanthood as he leads their family.
  4. I am grateful for our Salem Baptist Church family and the way they generously love people toward a growing relationship with Jesus.
  5. I am grateful for the West Bradenton Baptist Church family and the way they loved our family as we served together with them.
  6. I am grateful for the North River Church family and their commitment to start a new church to reach people in the Parrish, Florida, community.
  7. I am grateful for the incredible staff I have the joy of leading every day!  We are an eclectic bunch who love Jesus and people.
  8. I am grateful for the dozens of men and women I have had the joy of serving on church staff with throughout my years of ministry.  They have profoundly impacted my life and ministry.
  9. I am grateful for the pastors I served under in previous churches.  God continues to use them to encourage and challenge me.  Thank you Danny Sinquefiled, Bob Allen, Gary Crawford, and Kie Bowman!
  10. I am grateful for the men and women who serve our nation through the armed forces and protect the freedom I enjoy daily.
  11. I am grateful for many people (you know who you are) who have been incredibly generous to our family.
  12. I am grateful for an anonymous couple in our church who provide date nights for me and my wife almost monthly.  Thank you “Date Night Gurus!”
  13. I am grateful for many who read my blog.  I am humbled that anyone is interested in what I share.
  14. I am grateful for my parents who continue to love, teach, and model generosity and hard work daily.
  15. I am grateful for the dozens and dozens of couples I have had the joy of participating in their weddings throughout the years.  I continue to be honored and thankful!
  16. I am grateful for the friendship I have with my brothers.  I never take that for granted.
  17. I am grateful for my wife’s family and how they love and accept me as their own!
  18. I am grateful for a group of pastors in the Knoxville area who have become dear friends!
  19. I am grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ.  Without Him, I am nothing.

What are you grateful for today?