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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY? On both Memorial Day and Veterans Day, it’s customary to spend time remembering and honoring the countless veterans who have served the United States throughout the country’s history. However, there is a distinction between the two holidays: Memorial Day  commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.  We spend time remembering those who lost their lives and could not come home, reflecting on their service and why we have the luxury and freedom that we enjoy today. We might consider how we can support and safeguard their grieving families and loved ones who are left behind.   Veterans Day  is the day set as...

“Today is Good Friday. We remember that Jesus suffered for us on the cross.” My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 
 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season, and am not silent. Psalm 22:1-2 While this Psalm was certainly true of King David in his life experience, it - like many Psalms - is even truer of Jesus the Messiah than of David. Jesus deliberately chose these words to describe His agony on the cross (Matthew 27:46). Good Friday is a day of remembrance and reflection that our flesh can’t possibly comprehend. Our holy God hung on a human torture and execution tool. On that day He was still fully God and yet He was also fully human… so His words of forgiveness, promise, protection, provision, agony, human need, completion, and consecration are that much more profound. When Jesus died on the cross, he removed the barrier that existed between ...

How Do We Respond We as Christians are not to live in fear, regardless of our circumstances. The coronavirus reminds us that there are indeed some things beyond our control. It’s an invitation to remember that our times are in God’s hands—that hasn’t changed. The news is swirling with accounts concerning the coronavirus. So many are sick, some have died, and all are impacted by the resultant events in their local communities. God promises to be a safe refuge for us in times of trouble. Psalm 46 begins, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” The Lord is our strength who will never abandon us. We may not understand why things happen, but we can always trust that God will sustain us. Praying for each of you to have calm hearts and confidence in our Great God who is in TOTAL control - who reigns SOVEREIGN over every single de...

You Are a Generation Changer “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”  (Esther 4:14, ESV). You and I are created to be generation changers. This about it. Jesus didn’t die so we could hang on until the rapture and try to do our best until we get to Heaven. There’s a reason He put you on this earth, and it’s to make a difference in your world! God has called you, chosen you, anointed you, and appointed you for such a time as this!

Nobody like you  “ You are the Author, the Creator of it all. You stand alone.” One of the most important facets in our relationship with Jesus is to give Him praise. It’s part of why in many churches around the world we spend at least a portion of the service singing Jesus’ praises through music. Sometimes those praises speak to the goodness of God the father, or Jesus our savior. We praise Holy Spirit for being on our side, or God for his unstoppable might. In the bridge of “Nobody Like You” we give praise to Jesus by recognizing that He is set apart in perfection. And while we recognize that there are indeed kings and rulers here on Earth, NONE of them are King above Jesus Christ. He is king above all. In the same way, there are beautifully built thrones inside of amazing structures all around the world, but all of them are lower than the throne Jesus sits upon. As the author of our salvation and One with God, Jesus’ name is higher than any other name.  The thing...

For to us a child is born… Isaiah 9:6 is the Prophecy of Jesus Christ’s birth and ministry; born in this verse speaks of His humanity. Wonderful Counselor: “wonderful divine Counselor” and points to the Messiah as a king Mighty God: His divine power as a warrior; the Lord is a powerful warrior! Everlasting Father: describes a King and Father who provides for and protects His people forever. He is an enduring, compassionate provider and protector – the ideal king. Prince of Peace: Christ is the true Prince – the one who has the right to reign and who will usher in peace. His rule will bring wholeness and well-being. The four double names combine the aspects of Jesus’ deity and His humanity. Together, these four double names assert the dual nature of the Savior: He is God become man. Jesus IS the reason for the season! Merry Christ-mas!!!  

Ice - How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This is the Nativity Scene - made from ice at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Virginia. The music in this video does not belong to me. Enjoy! Click here to view the video: https://youtu.be/W5IQ7bLYwm4