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Tag Archives: Veterans Day
Sheltering Wounded Veterans
Monday is Veterans Day in the US. Our wounded vets deserve more than a day. The Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans who experienced physical or mental injury or illness while serving in the military. The focus is on … Continue reading
11:11
Proverbs 11:11 seems appropriate for Veterans Day: By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted. To all you upright veterans who have exalted our nation through your service, THANK YOU.
Granted or Grateful (Friday)
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Tagged John 14:27, peace, Veterans Day
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Granted or Gratitude (Thursday)
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Don’t take peace for granted. Bless the peacemakers.
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Tagged Matthew 5:9, peacemakers, Veterans Day
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Granted or Gratitude (Wednesday)
For Veterans Day, I connected with veterans I know personally to express my gratitude. There are countless more that I don’t know. Not knowing them is no reason to take them for granted. I have a glorious opportunity to bless … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer, Veterans Day
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Granted or Gratitude (Veterans Day)
Shell shock, combat stress, PTSD–some survivors of war fight a second battle. Let’s n0t take their sacrifice for granted. “Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy“ (Dietrich Bonhoeffer). May our gratitude contribute to their … Continue reading
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War and Peace (Monday)
It’s Armistice Day. Armistice: In Latin, arma (weapons) and statium (stopping). “Stop the war.” We honor . . . Our Veterans The end of the first World War The pursuit of peace and justice On the 11th hour … Continue reading
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Tagged armistice, pray for peace, Veterans Day, war and peace
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