Hello, thank you for joining me today for Give Him 15.

Our friend and trusted leader, Larry Tomzak, wrote a great article that could save us all from some grief during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.

We've all heard of, perhaps even experienced quarrels or awkward conversations at these gatherings. Take Larry's advice. Don't let it happen

this year. And he titles his article,

Seven Suggestions for Delightful Holiday Gatherings.

Let's be honest, he says.

Your upcoming holiday get-togethers

have the potential for wonderful memory making

or some weird occurrences that'll make you wonder how you ever got into such a mess.

A cantankerous uncle, curmudgeon, senior, or an unexpected boy-girlfriend with uber-liberal political views.

Who knows what may be lurking.

Be ready.

Scripture tells us a prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass

on and are punished.

This may be your providential heads up, so you're prepared.

Larry says, my earliest childhood memories of our holiday gatherings with extended family

remain indelibly etched on the photographic plates of my heart,

the annual celebrations with my grandparents, uncles, aunts, aunts, and cousins were the highlight of the year. It was not just the opportunity to receive gifts and partake of sumptuous delights,

but I loved the festive atmosphere and joyful interaction with our

extended family. In more recent decades, I must admit, he says, I have some recollections that my wife and I wish

we could erase. Unexpected conflicts that arose were most unwelcome,

but enabled me to share insights learned as we transition into this holiday season. God's will

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