Easy to forget..

It is easy to forget how blessed we are in the U.S. to have freedom to practice differing religions. Reviewing the Voice of the Martyrs stories, it is a hard but good reminder that persecution is happening today in the church. For one story, see this article.

For more on being a "soldier for Christ", see 2 Timothy 2. "No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier..."

Memorial Day

For those in the United States, today is a day to reflect on those who have given their lives in country service. Here's an informative site on the history of Memorial Day and how to remember lives lost and those serving today.

Praise the Lord that we have men and women who give their life to uphold life and liberty on U.S. soil! Today, please also pray for your country.

Clearing out the closets

Survey your home and box up 1-2 dozen food items you won't eat or things that you won't use to be delivered to a local charity at a later date.

Are we not blessed if we can get rid of 24 items and not have a problem surviving? Praise the Lord, from whom all blessings flow!

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

Praise the Lord for the mothers out there who work hard to raise the next generation of God-fearers. I believe it's still true today: God loves it when families raise up Godly kids (see Malachi 2:15 among a multitude of other verses).

And moms are a key part of God's plan for building up, disciplining, feeding, educating, enjoying, loving, cheerleading and supporting kiddos. So, keep up the good work moms.

If you're a dad today, perhaps you can give your wife some time off? Or help the kids with a craft to honor mom? If you're a child and your mom is still around, how about honoring her and letting her know that you love her?

Photo of kids by kalimevole