This time of year makes me think about going to Williamsburg for Thanksgiving.

We did that, for 22 years, before actually moving to Williamsburg. Those were years when we lived in Towson Maryland, and then Virginia Beach, and then Wilmington, Delaware. We would arrive with the kids in the car, to find days that were beautiful and cool. Some leaves would still be on the trees, but most would be on the ground. The scent of wood fires would be in the evening air.

Have you looked up today? I was driving to the church office from a breakfast meeting just now. I turned left off 199 onto Jamestown Road, and came down the hill towards Lake Matoaka -- and what a stunning display of colors, in the leaves of the canopy over the road! What a rich blue of sky for a backdrop!

What blessings God gives to us each day. How joyful it is, to live thankfully. What are you thankful for today?

Today is Veteran's Day. We give thanks for those who have given military service for our nation, and those serving today. I pray that we use our great military strength to be a beacon on the hill, of justice and righteousness.