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Lifeway Research: Friends and family matter more than money this Thanksgiving

November 15, 2016

By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Americans count their blessings at Thanksgiving, God will get most of the credit. And money might be the last thing on their minds. Most Americans are thankful for family (88 percent), health (77 percent), personal freedom (72 percent) and friends (71 percent). Fewer give thanks for wealth (32 percent) or achievements (51 percent), … [Read more...]

Thankfulness still priority at Thanksgiving

November 12, 2015

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn – For Americans, Thanksgiving is about faith and family, and not much else. More than half (56 percent) tell Lifeway Research the most important part of the annual holiday is “being thankful to God for my blessings.” Almost 4 in 10 (39 percent) say “time with family and friends” tops their Thanksgiving priorities. Times of prayer and … [Read more...]

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