I believe my country, the United States of America, needs prayer, wisdom, and love; all three in great abundance.
This Wednesday, July 4th, is Independence Day here in the USA. Actually, the Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence from Great Britain two days earlier in 1776.
On July 2, 1776, the Pennsylvania Evening Post published: “This day the Continental Congress declared
[This article will be included as one of the chapters in an upcoming book I will be releasing later this year.]
The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52:10
In our modern times, it’s unheard of for kings, presidents, or prime ministers to be present on the battlefield. But in the lands and times of the Bible, it was commonplace for kings to not only be present but fight in the battles. This custom was carried out well into the Middle Ages.
In the Bible there are many accounts of kings fighting in battles. Some were successful, and some were not. Keeping in mind kings did indeed fight in battles helps us understand the meaning of God bearing His holy arm.
Kingly Robes
The robes of kings in the Bible times were long garments with
Father’s Day is this Sunday. For my son, it’s his first Father’s Day; congrats, son! Being a dad is a joy and a privilege, and a great responsibility. Happy Father’s Day to the millions and millions of dads doing their best!
From a past post, here are some great quotes: Father’s Day.
The two short videos with Andy Andrews on this post are well worth watching: Father’s Day 2012
Happy Father’s Day Weekend to all you Dad’s!
There are a lot of songs by Casting Crowns I find inspiring. The video below is a live performance of the song, Here’s My Heart. If it inspires you too, share it with someone else.
Once again for Memorial Day, I’m posting 3 very moving videos that do an excellent job of putting this remembrance into perspective.
Did you know Congress established an exact minute of remembrance? The National Moment of Remembrance Act,which was adopted in December of 2000, encourages every citizen to pause each Memorial Day at 3:00 p.m. local time to remember the brave men and women who died serving this country. In addition to any federal observances, Major League Baseball games usually come to a stop during the Moment of Remembrance, and for the past several years, Amtrak engineers have taken up the practice of sounding their horns in unison at precisely 3:00 p.m.
Formerly known as, “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States. It began as a way to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War. Later, it was extended, after World War I, to honor American military who died in all wars.
Take a little time to pause and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have freedom. Pause and thank God for the freedom we still have, freedom that has been given to us at such a very high price.
If you don’t live here in the United States, take some time to pause and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country.
And, regardless of where we live, how thankful we are for the ultimate sacrifice made by our Lord Jesus Christ – bringing us eternal life – freedom from death itself!
Many times when I feel overwhelmed, I look at my hands. More about that in a minute.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when facing challenges more difficult than usual. Frustrating right? I know from experience, and so do you, it won’t be the last time you feel overwhelmed.
Yes, of course we know we have an enemy; we have a very real adversary. The negative junk we deal with ultimately originated with, as Jesus called him, “the thief,” and he still comes to steal, kill and destroy. But, just knowing that doesn’t change one’s situations, does it?
Likewise, nothing changes if we go around constantly proclaiming what our adversary, the thief is doing. That only serves to remind us of the situation we are in. And, it can also lead to another futile course of action; self pity.
This Sunday, May 20th is Pentecost. “What’s that?” some may ask. Others might say, “Huh?” Compared to Christmas or Easter, many Christians do not see the great significance of Pentecost. In fact, most calendars do not include Pentecost.
Christians who recognize Pentecost are remembering the events recorded in Acts Chapter 2, of which Jesus specifically spoke about about in Acts Chapter 1 right before he ascended.
Last year I posted, “What Is Pentecost All About.” The article gives great insight about that momentous event in Acts 2. It is re-posted below. Perhaps after reading it you might consider that Pentecost is a really big deal!
What Is Pentecost All About?
There are a number of popular celebrations on the Church calendar. The biggest and most popular of course, is Christmas. People understand they are celebrating the birth of Christ. This Sunday, June 4th, is Pentecost, but many wonder what it’s really all about.
When it comes to Pentecost, what exactly are we remembering?
Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms!
The following is a re-post. This is actually the third year in a row I’m posting it for Mother’s Day, because Mom’s are very, very special!
If you like it, share it with someone!
Some governments use the word “ministry” to describe various functions, like ministry of finance, or ministry of education. The word “ministry” means service. Therefore, the minister of education would be one who serves the country with regards to education.
I believe being a mom
In 1971, I played the top 20 hit, Walk a Mile in My Shoes, by Joe South, many times on my radio show. In the chorus, Joe sings, “Walk a mile in my shoes, walk a mile in my shoes; oh, before you abuse, criticize and accuse, walk a mile in my shoes.”
When our kids were in school, I told them often, “Don’t be so quick to judge other kids that have an attitude problem. You don’t know what their home life is like; you don’t know what
I enjoy eating (who doesn’t), but over the past few years I have made some changes. Those include what I eat and how much I eat. The results have been most beneficial for me physically.
People concerned about eating healthy abandon their previous not so healthy eating habits to actively pursue healthier choices. Many replace a diet of a lot of junk food with an abundance of healthier foods. People who make that kind of transition look better, have more energy, and in some cases, are prolonging their life.
But what about our mental diet. Does it matter? Do mental thoughts we ingest and digest every day have an effect on our mental and spiritual life?
It is both interesting and enlightening
