As autumn leaves fall and November approaches, our minds naturally turn toward Thanksgiving. We gather around tables filled with warm meals, taking time to reflect on our blessings.

For followers of Christ, Thanksgiving is far more than a seasonal holiday—it is a core practice of our faith.

In the Old Testament, the primary Hebrew word used for thanksgiving or praise is Yadah (יָדָה).

The root of Yadah connects directly to the Hebrew word for hand (Yad). Literally, Yadah means to extend or throw out the hands—to lift one’s hands in worship, gratitude, and surrender to God. It isn't just a quiet feeling; it is an active expression of praise that acknowledges who God is and what He has done.

This November, let’s go beyond passing the turkey and sharing a token word of thanks. Let’s cultivate a lifestyle of Yadah—raising our hands in worship, opening our hearts in trust, and pouring out God's love to everyone we meet.

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ON THE RIGHT TRACK: A 4-Week Series from the Old Testament on Joshua

SERIES DESCRIPTION: Racers, start your engines! In a race, you might need to navigate obstacles, pit stops, and tight turns in order to stay on the right track. As you’re zooming through the track, there’s so much to think about and it can be hard to stay focused on what’s most important! In this four-week series, we’ll learn some important stories from Joshua about how obstacles are no problem for God and courage comes from knowing God’s words. No matter how long the race, God can use someone like you because with God, there is victory!

CANCELED: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON LOVING OTHERS

SERIES OVERVIEW:
You hear a lot about “cancel culture” these days. It's what happens when swarms of people on the internet band together to call out, shame, or even "cancel" someone. And while there are definitely times when people or systems need to be called out and held accountable, we can all be a little too quick to be cruel to each other — online and offline too. In this 4-week series, we'll get introduced to a few people from Scripture whose stories show us that humans have always struggled to choose love instead of hate. This problem isn't a new one, but through the stories of Jesus, a few outcasts, a king, and a shepherd, we'll see that God is challenging us to love people who aren't like us, love people who are in need, love the people we envy, and love the people we want to hate.