Memorial Day is a day to remember. Think about those men and women that died in battle for us, defending this great nation of ours. Don’t stop with them, think about their families that lost a beloved member. When a loved one dies a family is deeply, eternally hurt. Maybe we did not know any of these fallen soldiers, but they fought for us. They fought for America. Never let them be forgotten.
How much do you know about Memorial Day? The real reason we have it and not the fun picnics, races, or stuff? Any idea why we celebrate it when we do? Let me tell you what I found when I searched.
The first Memorial Day was May 30, 1868. This was a day for people to remember those soldiers that died and decorate graves of Civil War soldiers. Originally it was known as Decoration Day. Unfortunately, grievously the United States lost many men during that horrific war against itself. Approximately 620,000 died during the Civil War. That is a staggering number. Think about that, 620,000.
May 30th was chosen because no Civil War battles were fought that day and flowers across the nation would be in full bloom to decorate the graves. It remained then until 1971. Then it became a federal holiday known as Memorial Day and was changed to the last Monday of May so the nation could celebrate with a three day weekend. That allowed for traveling to cemeteries farther away.
In honor of those who died, the American flag should be hung at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day. It should then be raised to the top. Since 2000, all Americans have been encouraged to stop for a National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. I would encourage a prayer for our nation and those that have lost soldiers.
Red poppies are a symbol of remembrance for those who died in war. People, men and women, wear them to honor those who died in war. Especially on Memorial Day you will see a lot of red poppies. Scouts usually place flags on the graves in the National Cemetery.
On this Memorial Day, I urge you to think about your life, your freedom, and how you are privileged to live free because of the brave soldiers that fought and lost their lives to provide us with that freedom. Without those that unselfishly gave their lives defending our country, our freedom, and us, what would our lives be? Very different indeed. So different I shudder thinking about it.
Memorial Day is a time to remember those that gave all for our country, for us. It is our responsible to take care of what and who was entrusted to us and honor our military and especially God. We need to keep remembering and pass those memories on to teach our children. Children need to learn about our holidays… that they are more than a day off and that our country and freedom were paid for with the blood of brave men and women. There is a price for freedom.
We live in a great country with strong roots. Many people have fought and died for this land of ours. Let us always remember the brave soldiers. Those that stood and stand between us and the enemy. Pray for them, our leaders, and our country. May God continue to bless America.
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.” Proverbs 14:34 NIV
Why we celebrate Mother’s Day is pretty obvious. Right or is it? Who doesn’t want to celebrate the wonderful mothers in their family, especially their own sweet one? Did you ever wonder when we began to celebrate Mother’s Day? That’s a seldom known answer. I studied up so I could share it with you, but what I found made me realize the why we celebrate is a bit deeper.
by that author, but it definitely will not be the last. This is a fresh delightful, emotionally packed historical Christian romantic fiction. I enjoyed it so much I did not want to do anything else except read that book!
I was emotionally invested within a few pages. The descriptions were so good felt like a fly on the wall watching things happen.
Names came play a large part in it as can the jockey riding the thoroughbred. Even asking people that work there or “know someone” for a tip is another way of deciding how to place a bet.
On television there are pictures of many clinched fists, gritted teeth, and frowns among a few smiling faces. None of the ways people use provide a sure bet or 100% winner every time. History shows very few people bring home the big buck instead leaving some of their own instead.
Yes, I do. I have a sure bet. You do not need to invest any money and you will receive the greatest treasure.
Much of the advice is tough love and some not even Biblically based. Discussions with this sweet family member and others border on disrespectful. It all breaks my heart. How is that going to help? Being disrespectful will never aid in any circumstance.
He taught compassion, love, and caring. Any and all I needed can be found in my life manual, the Bible. I just needed to think about what would Jesus do, and then do it.
Lessons on revenge, lying, greed, and judging as well as love were in this book, too. I learned things about the time, places, and pirates that I did not know. It is inspiring, entertaining, and educational.
Praying for someone is lifting them up to Jesus for intercession. No better problem solver ever. Let’s check this journal out.
I am hoping (and suggesting) in reprints that the word “worried” is replaced with concerned or something else. (It is a goal of mine to stress not to worry as Jesus teaches us.) After that stop, readers go on to listing people they are praying for and then themselves. There is a wrap up, scripture, and that day is complete. It sounds more detailed than it really is. This is easy to understand and follow.
If you think of an abstract version, very abstract, of Mary and Joseph without baby Jesus, author Conrad’s story is patterned along those lines she says. She has compared physical situations of being pregnant out of wedlock and how it has an effect on most everyone. Not everyone is loving and forgiving. Some point fingers and others want justice.
I was invested in their trials and triumphs. Each character was well rounded, including having some flaws. They were human and not perfect. I enjoyed the dialog which flowed seamlessly. It never sounded stiff or forced. The descriptions and subjects tackled took me there in the middle of the story. I cried and laughed. Like I said before, I was invested.
The author writes inspirationally how this effects so many people and how many are quick and free to pass judgment. We aren’t called to judge. Only God does that.
Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” (John 13:14-17)
that was on the table, held it up, and gave thanks for it. Instructing His disciples ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”* This was when the first communion service began. After they had eaten the bread He took the cup and held it up saying: “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.”* (*Luke 22:19-20).
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