"Thanksgiving is a time when we as a nation pause and gives thanks for all our blessings. As believers, we know that faith always says thank-you. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:18). It is because of the sacrifice of Jesus that we are saved by grace. That initiates a life of thankfulness. Popular religion is all performance based. This Thanksgiving we can truly be grateful that Christ has done it all. * Kevin asks about a prayer he read that asks we be filled with the Holy Spirit and feel the presence of God. Is that a prayer of grace? * David in Pittsburgh asks about the prodigal son. Is coming back to the Father an issue of trust?