Memorial Day in America has become nothing like the original folks envisioned in 1866. Commercialization and party hardiness are the primary focus of the weekend. Few, if any, businesses close, and flowers are not shared on graves. Over the Memorial Day weekend, I get many more “thank you for your service” comments because most folks … More Memorial Day – 2025
Since 1861, more than 1,350,000 American soldiers have given their lives in defense of our country and what it stands for. Americans should visit national military cemeteries to understand the sacrifices some made for our freedom. Read More…
Question: “What did Jesus mean when He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?” Answer: Let’s begin with what Jesus didn’t mean. Many people interpret “cross” as some burden they must carry in their lives: a strained relationship, a thankless job, a physical illness. With self-pitying pride, they … More Take up your cross and follow Me?
This Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who are grieving. May we, as Abraham Lincoln said at Gettysburg, “highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and … More In Honor of Our Fallen Heroes
One of my morning devotionals included 1 Corinthians 15:55-57. With so many Psalm 51:worldwide sick and dying from COVID-19 I thought it an appropriate subject for today’s devotional. – Mike If you have never been and visited Arlington National Cemetery it is a sobering and solemn trip worth taking. The men and women interned there … More God, who Gives us the Victory
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, (KJV) y de Jesucristo el testigo fiel, el primogénito de los muertos, y el soberano … More The Ultimate Sacrifice
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