The Thanksgiving season is upon us. But as we confront the challenges our country faces, many Americans may not feel like giving thanks. Instead they may feel overcome with anger or fear.
Thankfully, though, we serve a powerful Heavenly Father who reminds us throughout Scripture not to be afraid. Our own country’s history also reminds us of God’s protection. Despite the harrowing times we now face, we must celebrate Thanksgiving Day with full hearts and remember the promise of God’s protection — something another historical life-and-death struggle reminds us of so well.
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CWA Articles
An Empty Chair at the Table
During the Thanksgiving holiday, it's easy to become focused on our own little worlds. But let us all to say a prayer of thanksgiving and protection for our military.
Happy Thanksgiving 2012
Some encouraging words from CWA Executive Director Kenda Bartlett. Our Redeemer lives!
Click here to listen.
Thoughts of Thanksgiving: On the Arrival of the Pilgrims
What, then, could now sustain them but the spirit of God and His grace?
Remembering at Thanksgiving
We are called in Psalm 78 not to hide God’s wonderful works from the next generation. The trick here is that it’s so easy to forget!
Giving Thanks for Our Military
During the Thanksgiving holiday, it's easy to become focused on our own little worlds. This year, let's say a prayer of thanksgiving and protection for our U.S. military.
A Rod and Reel, and a Time to Heal
Eivind Forseth. Severely wounded in Iraq while serving as platoon leader with the 82nd Airborne, his sacrifice — and that of his loving family — lasted for years.
Thanksgiving: A Day to Honor the Lord
Thanksgiving is a time to remember the ways in which the Lord has blessed us. It's a time to reflect on where we are, and how we got there.
The First Thanksgiving 
In the spring of 1621, the pilgrims planted their first crops in Patuxet's abandoned fields.
A Hungarian Thanksgiving
Everyone knows what happens in America on Thanksgiving weekend, but few know how special this holiday is in a small industrial town in eastern Hungary.
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Presidential Proclamations
Thanksgiving 2012 Proclamation by President Obama
As many pause to lend a hand to those in need, we are also reminded of the indelible spirit of compassion and mutual responsibility that has distinguished our Nation since its earliest days.
Thanksgiving 2011 Proclamation by President Obama
One of our Nation's oldest and most cherished traditions, Thanksgiving Day brings us closer to our loved ones and invites us to reflect on the blessings that enrich our lives.
Thanksgiving 2010 Proclamation by President Obama
As Americans gather for the time-honored Thanksgiving Day meal, let us rejoice in the abundance that graces our tables, in the simple gifts that mark our days, in the loved ones who enrich our lives, and in the gifts of a gracious God.
Thanksgiving 2009 Proclamation by President Obama
We recall President George Washington, who proclaimed our first national day of public thanksgiving to be observed "by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God."
Thanksgiving 2008 Proclamation by President Bush
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather together and express gratitude for all that we have been given, the freedoms we enjoy, and the loved ones who enrich our lives.
Historic Proclamations & Remembrances
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