Fact or Fiction?

Fact or Fiction: One of America's Founding Fathers thought the turkey should be the national bird of the United States.
Fact. In a letter to his daughter sent in 1784, Benjamin Franklin suggested that the wild turkey would be a more appropriate national symbol for the newly independent United States than the bald eagle (which had earlier been chosen by the Continental Congress). He argued that the turkey was "a much more respectable Bird," "a true original Native of America," and "though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage."
Fact or Fiction: In 1863, Abraham Lincoln became the first American president to proclaim a national day of thanksgiving.
Fiction. George Washington, John Adams and James Madison all issued proclamations urging Americans to observe days of thanksgiving, both for general good fortune and for particularly momentous events (the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, in Washington's case; the end of the War of 1812, in Madison's).
Fact or Fiction: Turkeys are slow-moving birds that lack the ability to fly.
Fiction (kind of). Domesticated turkeys (the type eaten on Thanksgiving) cannot fly, and their pace is limited to a slow walk. Female domestic turkeys, which are typically smaller and lighter than males, can move somewhat faster. Wild turkeys, on the other hand, are much smaller and more agile. They can reach speeds of up to 20-25 miles per hour on the ground and fly for short distances at speeds approaching 55 miles per hour. They also have better eyesight and hearing than their domestic counterparts.
Fact or Fiction: Who is the author of thanks – Jesus Christ.
Fact: “for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth on him shall not parish, but shall have eternal life.”   John 3:16

10 ways to express a thankful heart

10. wear a smile
  9. be real - no one likes a phony
  8. look good, you'll feel good
  7. a heart that's pure
  6. speak the truth with kindness
  5. be a giving person
  4. love yourself, don't envy someone else
  3. be joyful no matter what comes your way
  2. walk in the fullness of God - he created you (know who you are)
  1. always look to help someone else, you'll be thankful you did.

Purpose 1

Did you ever ask yourself the question, what am I here for anyway?

God created you with a purpose. You might not understand that purpose yet, but you

will if you continue to seek God and His direction. However God did create you with

a special set of skills and talents. When God looked at you he saw endless possibilities.

The main purpose god had for you was for you to have relationship with Jesus. That relationship opens up so many possibilities for your life.

Luke 14:7-14

Look to help someone other than yourself…