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Category Archives: Sacrifice
The19th Anniversary of 9/11/2001
In these contentious political days, when rioters have toppled historical monuments in cities all across America, it is imperative to say a word about history. As individuals, we bring our baggage to the understanding of the world and its history. … Continue reading
Tears in Church
All of my adult life, I have had trouble with crying. When you cry in front of people who do not know you well, it is often alarming to them, and an embarrassment to you. I am writing this on … Continue reading
Freedom Is Not Free
July 4, 2019 About 18 months ago I asked my Facebook friends and family how many were themselves a veteran or active duty member of the military and how many had family members who were. Of the seventeen people who … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Education, Family, Life in these times, Politics, Responsibility, Sacrifice, War
Tagged Blessings, Children, Freedom, God, Parental responsibility, Prayer, Veterans, War
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Entry Into Jerusalem: Thus Begins the Week
Giotto De Bondone, Entry into Jerusalem, 1304-1306 Thus it begins. Palm branches and cloaks are scattered on the ground for Jesus of Nazareth. He comes to Jerusalem with his twelve disciples. They are come to celebrate the Passover. The Gospel … Continue reading
A Parsec of Stress Prompts Delicious Escape
The sum of our ages added to the dollars needed to get our house ready to put on the market, multiplied by the task of finding the very last house we intend to buy, squared by the 1400 miles from … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Family, Marriage, Sacrifice
Tagged Freedom, Love, Marriage, Our choices, Vacation
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2018 Memorial Day – Military Funerals – Call to Action
Cut to the chase – I want you to read this post, and I want you to share it as widely as possible. This is a call to action! Memorial Day is this coming Monday, and it is a time … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Sacrifice, War
Tagged Death, Freedom, Memories, Thanksgiving, War
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Empty Cross, Empty Tomb, Risen Lord: Alleluia!
Our parents tell us many things, and my parents often told stories about their growing up, their families and friends, the things that were important to them. Both of my parents were good at telling stories, and I loved to … Continue reading
Entry Into Jerusalem: Thus Begins the Week
Giotto De Bondone, Entry into Jerusalem, 1304-1306 Thus it begins. Palm branches and cloaks are scattered on the ground for Jesus of Nazareth. He comes to Jerusalem with his twelve disciples. They are come to celebrate the Passover. The Gospel … Continue reading
Encouragement
Whether from a cataclysmic event, war, or a bad choice; an unexpected disease or stupid car accident — all of us have suffered loss and had to pick ourselves up. Some who had more dangerous missions had to be picked … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Charity, Life in these times, Responsibility, Sacrifice
Tagged Humility, Memories, Our choices, Persecution, Pets, Prayer, Thoughtfulness, Trial, Waiting
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Wounds and Sin
Our bodies carry our wounds. Some of them are painful reminders of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or of taking our eyes off the road. Some are sacred wounds that remind us of a blessing that … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life in these times, Marriage, Mental Health, Politics, Pregnancy, Sacrifice, War
Tagged Blessings, Forgiveness, God, Grief, Humility, Memories, Our choices, Prayer, Sin, Trial
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