Before most of us even sit down at the table, the city is already busy loving its neighbors. Churches cooking turkeys, volunteers handing out meals, neighbors checking on neighbors. In Memphis, gratitude has a way of turning into action, and maybe that's the real beauty of Thanksgiving here. It isn't just a holiday, it's a reminder of who we are at our best. A city that has known hardship, yes, but also a city that knows how to share, how to make room at the table for one more person.
Scripture never treats gratitude as simply a feeling. It's something we practice, something that shows up in the way we choose to see God's goodness, even in ordinary things. So as families gather across Memphis over barbecue or turkey, sweet potatoes or dressing, maybe remember that Thanksgiving isn't only about counting blessings, but becoming one. Because life matters. And on this day in this city, we are reminded that grateful people don't just say thank you, they live it. This is Dr. Scott Morris for Church Health.
