Today is Memorial Day... it is the day that we set aside once a year to remember those who have fallen in the service of our country... the day we remember those who gave all they had to give so that we might remain free from tyranny and oppression... that we might continue to enjoy the liberties that we prize so highly here in America. Let us remember in prayer those who have fallen and their families.
But there is another who gave all that He had in order to bring us freedom from tyranny and oppression... but He did not die only for the those of us here in America, but rather He gave His all for all of humanity, that we might all enjoy freedom from the tyranny and oppression that sin and death bring to our lives. His death brought us life, victory and triumph. Therefore, let us also on this Memorial Day remember and give thanks for Jesus, the Christ, the One who laid His life down on the battlefield for our very souls... and together let us say, "Thanks be to God who gives us the victory over sin and death through Christ our Lord!"
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas...
may you each travel to the manger and worship the King this night... for this is what Christmas is truly about...
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
mothers remembered...
I came across this YouTube today... and as yesterday was Mother's Day, I thought a bit of humor in honor of Mother's Day might bring a smile!!
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Friday, April 10, 2009
God's Love and Mercy is So Great...
To get to Easter, you have to go through Good Friday... which wasn't so "good" when it happened... Jesus' blood, Jesus' life for our sins... the price for our salvation... the price for our reconciliation with God... a brutal and savage act done to one who was innocent of any sin... for my sins and your sins... because God loves us so much...
"For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17
"For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!!
According to an article about Valentine's Day found on History.com and the Greeting Card Association, over 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year, making this day the second largest card sending holiday of the year [topped only by Christmas].
While the history of Valentine's Day is shrouded in mystery, the month of February has long been associated with romance. We may never know for sure whether Valentine's Day began as a day to commemorate the death and burial of St. Valentine [which occurred around 270 AD] or whether it began as a way to "christianize" the pagan festival of Lupercalia. But no matter how it began, Valentine's Day has long been a day for expressions of love towards those friends and family members who we cherish.
Whether it was just with a phone call, a card and/or a box of candy or romantic dinner and evening out, it is my hope that each of you has taken time to let your loved ones know how much you love and appreciate them.
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Question of the Day - New Year's Resolutions
It is that time of year... the old is going and the new is soon to arrive... so... what are your New Year's resolutions? Me? I've actually quit making them, because I rarely keep them...
But here is an idea if you need one... Decide that you are going to read the Bible every day... What? You say you are not a Christian? One does not need to be a Christian, or even to believe in God to read the Bible... So I offer this as a challenge... here is how it works...
Start at the beginning of the New Testament with Matthew, chapters 1-4 on New Year's day... and continue to read 4 chapters every day... Then, when you finish the New Testament, go to the beginning of the Old Testament [Genesis]... continue reading 4 chapters a day... And when you finish the Old Testament, start the New Testament all over again.
By the end of the year you will have read the New Testament twice and the Old Testament once... and it doesn't matter which version of the Bible you read... there is such a variety... pick the one that is the easiest for you to read and understand...
Who will take me up on the challenge to read through the Bible in 2009?
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