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Thanksgiving is a time when the world gets to see just how blessed and how workable the Christian system is.
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"Thanksgiving is a time when the world gets to see just how blessed and how workable the Christian system is. The emphasis is not on giving or buying, but on being thankful and expressing that appreciation to God and to one another"

- John Clayton

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This quote by John Clayton speaks with the significance of Thanksgiving as a time to reflect on the true blessings we have been offered and to express our gratitude to God and to one another. It highlights the Christian system as one that stresses being happy and expressing gratitude, rather than offering or buying. This is a reminder that the true spirit of Thanksgiving is not about product possessions, but about being grateful for the blessings we have been provided. It is a time to come together and recognize the significance of being glad for the people and things in our lives. Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for the true blessings we have and to express our gratitude to God and to one another.

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