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This book traces the history of how the celebration of Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. has changed from the time of the Pilgrims in 1621 to modern day 2012. What started as a religious observance marked by worship, prayer, a hearty meal and a community attitude of thankfulness has transitioned over time to a secular long weekend filled with family, friends, over-eating, watching football and shopping. The primary purpose of the book is to encour...

This book is a compilation of selected articles and devotions on a variety of Christian topics. Some touch on items of importance to the local church such as how to deal with rumors and gossip, the Biblical pattern for giving, the comparison of givers and takers, harboring grudges, and the proper order for worship. Many of the articles provide advice to the individual Christian on their daily walk with God including such topics as lifestyle ch...

The lead article, provides unique insight into the lives of Seth and Bessie Sykes, evangelists and song writers of the song "Thank You Lord for Saving My Soul." Other topics include the sufficiency of God's grace, His purpose for man's creation, His role as comforter, His strength and His faithfulness. A number of articles relate the story of how the brief life of the author's great grandson and that of his parents had such a significant impac...

This is the fourth book in Jim Davenport's series of Christian Devotions and Quick Studies. Included are 40 Devotions suitable for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season. Twenty devotions relate to the Thanksgiving season and lead the reader to an attitude of Thanksgiving and Praise. An additional twenty devotions enhance the celebration of Christmas by focusing on the Biblical names attributed to Jesus. Each of the devotions is suitable for a ...

The twenty articles contained in this book cover topics close to Jim's heart including: thankfulness, thanklessness, the Christian's attitude, strength from God in the times of need, the sanctity of life and marriage, the consequences of our sin, praying with confidence, class warfare, and God's presence in our lives. One article recalls the Pine Lake Baptist Church fire and how God used that tragedy to further His purpose throughout the world...

The Bible teaches that the fall of Israel and Judah as once Godly nations resulted from their own continued sinfulness and disobedience to God's commands ... not from the strength and power of their enemies. In this book the author focuses on a portion of the history of Israel and Judah stretching from 750 BC to 586 BC and in particular the leadership of King Hezekiah and his son Manasseh. Parallels are drawn between the sinfulness of Israel/J...