CT Women 11-26-24

November 26, 2024
CT Women

Thoughts for Thanksgiving

For many of us, this week is largely about feasting, family, and perhaps some football. As we gather with our loved ones and give thanks, we can take joy in knowing that our gratitude honors God’s desire for his people to give thanks in all seasons. Throughout Scripture, including the verses below, he encourages his people to acknowledge and declare their thankfulness.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4–7

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:28

Whether we are celebrating around the table with family, wishing for holidays past, or yearning for our hopes to be made known in the future, may we take the time to ponder what God has done for us and express our gratitude for it. And may we find encouragement in the stories of others who look for God’s goodness during trials and triumphs alike.


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As this issue hits your mailboxes after the US election and as you prepare for the holidays, it can be easy to feel lost in darkness. In this issue, you’ll read of the piercing light of Christ that illuminates the darkness of drug addiction at home and abroad, as Angela Fulton in Vietnam and Maria Baer in Portland report about Christian rehab centers. Also, Carrie McKean explores the complicated path of estrangement and Brad East explains the doctrine of providence. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt shows us how art surprises, delights, and retools our imagination for the Incarnation, while Jeremy Treat reminds us of an ancient African bishop’s teachings about Immanuel. Finally, may you be surprised by the nearness of the “Winter Child,” whom poet Malcolm Guite guides us enticingly toward. Happy Advent and Merry Christmas.


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