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Thursday the 21^st, I went to SKYPAC to see Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.  Each actor was superb in their respective roles.  I also

As we near Thanksgiving, my thoughts turn to being thankful. Others likely do the same. I recently read some articles about being grateful, and these articles caused me to realize that I overlook many of my blessings.

My ideas, as I’ve said before: some come from books – but mostly from “the book of the world,” in which I’ve lived for 86 years.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux said, “You will learn more lessons in the woods than in books.  Trees and stones will teach you what you cannot learn from masters.” 

Christ the King Sunday (today) marks the end of the liturgical year for Christians who follow a traditional church calendar.  This was the Gospel reading for the day:  

Just as the crisp autumn air begins to turn towards winter frost, Kentucky enters into a new season of thanksgiving and transition. The hustle and bustle of the holidays are well underway, but we continue to remain busy in Frankfort with interim joint committee meetings and other legislative business in preparation for the 2020 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

Last week, we began a study contrasting the things God and the things man sees. Let us continue in this study. In our study of God’s word, we learn that …

GATHERING TOGETHER-As I am writing this, it is just a little while  before our nation indulges in feasts and football games, on a day known as Thanksgiving. Many of us use this day, which unofficially kicks off the “holiday season,” as an excuse to overindulge or “pig out” on a frequent basis, without shame. Actually, it is a day set aside for giving thanks, for all the blessings in our lives that too often go by unrecognized.

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