“Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.”

The name of this holiday helps us focus hearts and minds on the divine source of every good gift that comes from above.

Everyone admires the lofty spires and beautiful cut glass windows of a magnificent mansion. But how often do we thank the engineer and architect for its most important part, the part we cannot see?

If I don’t check myself, my stress robs me of considering all the things God has done for us and given to us.