Memorial Day (previously, but now seldom, called Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. The holiday was formerly observed on May 30 from 1868 to…
Month: May 2021
Can I Use the Car?
A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and asked his Dad if he could start using the family car. The Dad said he’d make a deal with his son, “You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little and get your hair cut. Then we’ll…
Tears
“Crying doesn’t indicate that you’re weak. Since birth it has always been a sign that you are alive.” You’ve kept track of my every toss and turn through the sleepless nights,Each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book. Psalm 56:8 The Message A teardrop on earth summons the King of Heaven. Rather than…
Don’t Worry
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. Philippians 4:6 TLB The same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either he will shield you from suffering, or he will give you unfailing…
God at Work
We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan. Romans 8:28 Easy-to-Read Version And there are different ways that God works in people, but it is the same God who works in all of us to do everything….
He Is
He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!He is the keeper of Creation, Creator of all!He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.He always was, He always is, and He always will beUnmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and Never undone! He was bruised and brought healing!He was pierced and…
Good Morning, Lord!
In the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart]. Psalm 5:3 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition ‘May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord’s face radiate with joy because of you; may he be…
Lessons from Kids
(Found online) You find out interesting things when you have kids, like… 1.) A king-size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep. 2.) If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3.) A 3-year old boy’s voice is…
The Glass
(found on the internet) “Once upon a time a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the typical ‘glass half empty or glass half full’ question. Instead, with a smile on her…
Full
You anoint me with the fragrance of your Holy Spirit; you give me all I can drink of you until my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5b The Passion Translation You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Psalm 23:5b New Living Translation You bathe my head in oil; my cup is so full…