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Memorial Day in the United States of America

Memorial day is not simply a long holiday weekend, or time for families to gather, or the start of summer.

This Memorial Day, we must reflect, we do remember the sacrifice that has been made on our behalf so that we can live in a free country.  Men and women have given their lives. And we are forever thankful that we can worship our God in a land that is free.

May we live as free people: Free to serve, Free to love, Free to give, Free to make a difference.

The Christian Memorial Day.
While we celebrate our national memorial day once a year, we are mindful that every Sunday is not the end of the week, but the beginning, the first day of the week–a day when we remember the Resurrection of our Savior–a glorious day of remembrance.  We remember that a great price has been paid for our freedom–our freedom from the guilt of sin.  May we live as free.  Free from the bondage of sin that the Lord has already provided.

A few interesting things I read in blogosphere recently.

First–the difference between TV and High Def TV.

A woman’s take on “firestorm surrounding Carrie Prejean.”

Nice  website here set up by Westminster Theological Seminary–dealing with more than the movie “Angels and Demons.”

Post that led me to 6 sermons/lectures by D.A. Carson on Hebrews.

Having seen and listened to Keith and Kristyn Getty last night--this is not only a great song, but a wonderful couple.

This is re-posted from the Desiring God blog

I’ve been thinking this week about how wonderful it is to be supported in prayer and to support others in prayer. Intercessory prayer is one of the privileges of being part of the body of Christ.

It is so easy to want to or feel that we have to “go it on our own” when in reality we were placed into the body of believers–the church, for the sake of community.  Community is intended to be there for the ups and downs.

1 Corinthians 12:26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. (ESV)

So when someone asks for prayer–we should say thanks.  Thanks for giving us the blessing of supporting you.

We all need people to help strengthen our faith as we journey through life. When we face trials of various kinds and support each other in prayer—then we are being the body of Christ.

The key is “to not prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” Stephen Covey

A friend sent me the link to this song. Not just because it is a catchy tune or because of the words--but he asked an intriguing questions.

Watch the video--”Would all those faces (people) be welcome in our church?”


Shadowfeet
Brooke Fraser
from the album Alberine

Walking, stumbling on these shadowfeet
Toward home, a land that I’ve never seen
I am changing, less and less asleep
Made of different stuff than when i began
And I have sensed it all along
Fast approaching is the day

[CHORUS]
When the world has fallen out from under me
I’ll be found in you, still standing
When the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees
When time and space are through
I’ll be found in you

There’s distraction buzzing in my head
Saying in the shadows it’s easier to stay
But I’ve heard rumours of true reality
Whispers of a well-lit way

[CHORUS]

You make all things new
You make all things new
You make all things new
You make all things
You make all things

[CHORUS 2]
When the world has fallen out from under me
I’ll be found in you, still standing
Every fear and accusation under my feet
When time and space are through
I’ll be found in you
When time and space are through
I’ll be found in you
When time and space are through
I’ll be found in you