The Presidential Turkey pardon began in 1947 as a PR stunt of the National Turkey Federation by donating one of their finest turkeys to the President of the United States. For 25 years the publicity stunt proceeded without a hitch, until in 1963 when President Kennedy, looked at his turkey and said, “Let’s keep him … Read more
“If you attend a Thanksgiving parade this year and it’s just not very exciting, simply run in the opposite direction as fast as you can and you’ll fast forward the whole thing.” — unknown Believe it or not, Thanksgiving isn’t about Turkeys and parades…Learn what it’s really about at www.threethirtyministries.org/the-real-thanksgiving. Learn more about how you … Read more
“When I was a kid in Indiana, we thought it would be fun to get a turkey a year ahead of time and feed it and so on for the following Thanksgiving. But by the time Thanksgiving came around, we sort of thought of the turkey as a pet, so we ate the dog.” —David Letterman … Read more
What happened when the turkey got in a fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him. Did you know that some people “fight” against God? He created you and has great plans for your life but some people war against Him because they don’t want to follow Jesus. “I want to do what I want … Read more
What’s the most musical part of a turkey? The drumstick! Even though we aren’t all musical, we can all give thanks. This Thanksgiving, don’t focus your day on turkey and pie. Take time to truly give thanks for how good God is. He loves you and gave His Son to give you life. The Bible … Read more
Where do you find a turkey with no legs? Exactly where you left it. That turkey is not going anywhere but here’s a question: Where are you going? Life is more than just making through to another day. Are you just breathing and existing or do you have real life? Jesus said, “I came that … Read more
Which side of a turkey has the most feathers? The outside. That’s obvious but not everything is as clear as this. A lot of people spend their lives in confusion, searching for something more to this life. But the Bible is very clear: True life is only found in Jesus Christ. The Bible says, “Now … Read more
What do you call it when it rains turkeys? Foul weather! When a big storm is coming, you get ready for it. You see what’s heading your way, so you get prepared. But a lot of people aren’t ready for life to end. They haven’t prepared for what comes next. The Bible says, “Just as … Read more
Why do turkeys lay eggs? If they dropped them, they’d break! That’s common sense. Do you know what else is common sense? The idea that life is more than just breathing, feeling and existing. You are not a mistake. You are not an accident. There is purpose and meaning but it’s only found in Jesus … Read more
What do you get when a turkey lays an egg on top of a barn? An eggroll. Perhaps the correct question should be, “Why would a turkey be on top of a barn?” Sometimes we find ourselves in places that we don’t expect. When you look at your life…Where you’ve come from…Where you’re going…How do … Read more
Why did the turkey cross the road twice? To prove he wasn’t chicken! People are scared of many things but it has been said that the greatest fear is death. Did you know you don’t have to be scared of this? The Bible says, “But [God’s grace] has now been revealed through the appearing of … Read more
Why did the chewing gum cross the road? It was stuck on the turkey’s foot! Didn’t expect this answer? Here’s another you might not expect… Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…” (Matthew 7:21). Many people will tell Jesus all the good things they’ve done but … Read more
Why did the turkey cross the road? It was the chicken’s day off. Here’s the Good News. If you’ve giving your life to Jesus Christ, you’ve crossed from death to life. Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does … Read more
What key won’t open any door? A Turkey. The Bible talks about a door too. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20). What is stopping you … Read more