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Thankful Thursday ~ Charles M. Schulz

“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
(Luke 2:14 ESV)

In 1965 CBS contracted Charles M. Schulz to create a Christmas special. The executives of the peacock station were horrified when Mr. Schulz presented the Christmas special. They thought that the animation film would be a flop. They even wanted Linus’ monolog ‘chopped’ from the film.

Thankfully for us, Mr. Schulz stood firm, not taking out Linus’ monolog about the true meaning of Christmas!

As we all know, the Charlie Brown Christmas film is still aired to this day. I am thankful for Charles M. Schulz standing firm by keeping the Linus’ monolog in the short film 🙂 .

What are you thankful for this week? Please share with us by leaving a link to your Thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: sometimes we need to take a stand to share the truth.

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Miracles Happen
2. Denise
3. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
4. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
5. Ms. Kathleen
6. Edwards Granddaughter
7. LaughingLady
8. everyday is a new day!
9. Aisling Beatha		 10. Mrs.B@Homekeepers Journey
11. Christmas Greetings
12. Melanie @ M&M
13. 2011 Memories….
14. Judith C Evans
15. bp
16. Jess @ Homestead 4 Him
17. SharonB
18. ~Melissa		 19. Bridget @ Our Lovely Haven
20. Stefanie @ UpLIFTing Words
21. On Top Of The World
22. Heartmade Home
23. LovelyLici @ Conchsaladesque
24. Cora
25. Inspirations from Phather Phil – Thankful Thursday: Mary’s “Plan B”

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Thankgiving Message from the LWG Team

Laced With Grace

What does thanksgiving mean to you? The Laced with Grace team is sharing their thankfulness with their readers. I hope you will be able to join in…

Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
For the LORD is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth;
the heights of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
(Psalm 95:1-5 ESV)

Have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving, my dear friends!!!

Love & peace,
Iris

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Thankful Thursday ~ Carlos Whittaker’s Message

In the month of January we are meeting over at my friend Lynn’s blog “Spiritually Unequal Marriage“. Please stop by her blog in order to leave your link for this week’s post.

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ~ John 14:6 (ESV)

My friend Lori posted a video from Carlos Whittaker on her blog. I noticed that the message was 54 minutes long, so I had planned on viewing it later last night and some today, breaking it up in two sessions. Low and behold, I could not stop listening (so I went to bed a little later than usual). If you have time, I highly recommend you listen/watch the video. I was blown away; I laughed, I cried and I cheered (hubby thought I was nuts 😉 ).

Carlos spoke so much truth about how we want to draw non-believers into our churches, but sometimes we forget the why. There were so many things I took away from that message, but one in particular: Our own story draws people so we as believers need to “see Jesus’ face with fresh eyes”. Amen, brother!!!!

Really, think about why you want non-believers attending church (your church in particular). Is it because you have the coolest music, the best sound-system? No, not really; it is because of Jesus, His life and resurrection. We want others to hear about His love, mercy, grace and redemption.

So, this week I am thankful for Lori (posting the video) and Carlos Whittaker’s message. I hope you will find time to listen/see it.

What are you thankful for this week? Please hop on over to Lynn’s blog to read other TT bloggers and link to your own post.

Thanks for stopping by today. Remember: Jesus is the WHY!