Volume 34 Issue 3
A publication of Focus Evangelistic Ministries, Inc
Fall 2025
THE COMMUNICATOR
Focus Evangelistic Ministries, Inc. PO Box 498 Danielsville, GA 30633
In Everything, Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s not because of football, and I don’t really love turkey all that much. I love family more than almost anything, but every holiday is a potential chance to be together. I love Thanksgiving because you can’t buy gratitude, and that’s what this holiday represents.
The Bible doesn’t say to give thanks in some things. Nor does it say to give thanks in good things. Rather, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us that God’s will for Christians is that we should give thanks in all things. To be fair, Paul isn’t writing about a holiday, either. Just as he doesn’t say “pray when you need something” in verse 17, he also doesn’t say “be thankful at certain points throughout the year.”
In the Old Testament, followers of God often set up stones (or piles of them) as physical reminders of God’s faithfulness. Jacob does this in Genesis 28:10-22 to remember the vision he received from God. The twelve tribes did this in Joshua 4:1-9 to remember how God brought them over the Jordan river on dry ground. Samuel does this as well in 1 Samuel 7:7-12 to remind everyone of God’s miraculous defeat of the Philistines. Why? Because we as human beings need such reminders.
You probably don’t set up rocks in your yard to help you remember to be thankful for specific things. But we do have Thanksgiving, memorialized on our calendars, to remind us to be thankful for all things. Chiefly, Christ’s death on the cross to pay for our sins. So when you sit around the table (or wherever) for Thanksgiving, use it as a reminder of God’s faithfulness as we give thanks . . . in ALL things.
UPDATE AND PRAYER REQUESTS
The baby countdown has begun as Josiah and Denita prepare to welcome the newest Coile into the family in the next few weeks! Please pray for a safe and healthy delivery for both Denita and our son.
Travel wraps up as Josiah turns to focus on time with family and outlining ministry priorities for next year.
Grace Farm’s Winter Retreat registration is open at gracefarmonline.com! Young adults are invited to join us for a weekend of fellowship and time in God’s Word. Please pray for our preparation to serve people and minister to their spiritual needs.
Thanks to our supporters we have preached the gospel at Grace Farm, on the road, online, on the radio, and through our printed works. Thank you for your financial support and prayers. If you are not a supporter, please consider joining our team financially by visiting femionline.com/donate !
In the Spirit of Thankfulness,
Josiah Coile
President, FEMI
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