A Thanksgiving Story (Episode 2)
Overview
In this episode, we share the remarkable true story of Sarah Josepha Hale, a writer and editor who spent over 30 years advocating for a national day of thanksgiving. Through her persistence—and in the middle of the Civil War—President Abraham Lincoln issued the 1863 proclamation that shaped the holiday we cherish today. We reflect on how Hale’s vision of gratitude, unity, and hospitality still speaks to our homes and churches now.
Key Takeaways
Gratitude is a spiritual discipline that reshapes communities, not just a seasonal feeling.
One person’s steady, gracious advocacy can change…
The skinny
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