In 1777 the first national day of thanksgiving was declared by the Continental congress after the victory at Saratoga over the British. In 1789 the newly formed U.S. Congress passed a resolution requesting “a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a Constitution of government for their safety and happiness.”
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What a great week! Had the chance to hang out with Dr. Tribelhorn for a week! Great scholar and man of integrity.

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I recently had the chance to hang out with Mark Driscoll at the Resurgence Conference. I was impressed by how focused he was when he talked with me. It means a lot when someone gives you their full attention. Great example of a Godly leader.