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In America, on the fourth Thursday in November, we celebrate Thanksgiving. Other countries have similar holidays. Canada has Thanksgiving in October, and Germany celebrates a Harvest Thanksgiving Festival. Japan also has a Thanksgiving celebration. In America, many families spend the day cooking together before having a big meal. Traditionally, a big turkey is made, with stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Pie is popular for dessert, especially pumpkin pie with whipped cream. After such a delicious meal, families take the evening to rest and relax. It is a day for giving thanks. Not everyone has the day off, and not everyone is able to spend time with family. In those cases, I’ve heard of people inviting single people, or older people, or those without families to join in their Thanksgiving feasts. The Bible charges us to take care of those who are alone, whether they are orphans, widows, a local college student, or your next door neighbor. Be thinking of whom you can invite to join your Thanksgiving feast. Who needs to know the love of Jesus? By your hospitality, you can share how thankful you are for Christ’s mercy and grace. You can invite others into the family of Christ. That would be cause for thanksgiving! This is Luis Palau.