These four little words in traditional wedding vows carry great significance. Unless they live in poverty, most newlyweds don’t enter marriage expecting to stay poor or become poorer. Rather, couples hopefully expect to prosper over time through hard work and perseverance.

For Bible-believing Christians, Thanksgiving is a joyous time of praise for and reflection on all our Creator has done for us. Despite the wickedness that prevails at times, God has been so good to all of us, and this special day gives us a unique opportunity to praise Him for “all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2).