Like the silence that surrounded the Ground Zero memorial long before the new World Trade Center stretched into the sky. Silence should mark this day, 9-11, as we remember the lives lost, the families torn apart, the shock wave of terror that still lurks in our country, and the heroes who gave their lives. We need to pray for hope to conquer fear and protect our beloved country founded in God. From My Heart to Yours,
Continue reading →Nervous, as I always am before an event that I am hosting, I checked off my last minute list of goodies to be packed in the car for the party. Star-shaped cookies wrapped in wristbands, two floral centerpieces, the cake, photos of our youngest, the Navy journal, and, of course, the camera. Everyone was in the car when I glanced back and saw youngest’s jeans–they had the fashionable hole on the knees. I started fraying like his jeans, and … Continue reading →
Photos from our trip to Ground Zero in 2003 It was just two years after 9/11 and the reverence of Ground Zero reverberated in the silence on the lips of passersby. Honor for those who gave their lives to save the lives of thousands. Respect for the hallowed ground where heroes were buried on that day. Prayers for the families left behind. All spoken only by the heart. Ten years have passed since terror struck our nation, vengeance … Continue reading →
All around us we see celebrations of our country’s freedom. From the local grocery store to our neighbor’s home. Yet, the true celebration is found in our hearts. A rejoicing for the freedom we enjoy in our country because so many have given their lives that we might be free. And the gratitude that God has provided freedom for those who are covered in the red of Christ’s blood. Quotes on freedom to ponder while your heart celebrates. “We find freedom when … Continue reading →
From sea to shining sea, God has poured out His blessings on America. Waves crash white droplets against the bluffs and cliffs of the Pacific Coastline. Redwood forests rise and fall on a journey to the sea while soft white sand dunes create a pristine carpet hugging the Oregon coast. Warm waters squish between wiggling toes along the Atlantic seaboard. Sparkling white sand beaches dance with lush marshlands and flow between sandy barge islands as the Atlantic Ocean winds … Continue reading →
Today we pause in reflection and prayer for our country. This is a significant time in our country’s history with the events that have taken place this week. These events should rend our hearts even more to seek the Lord’s face in thanksgiving for His protection over our nation and His mercy upon our nation which has forsaken His sweet love for the pleasures of the world. But let us not be quick to judge. As Christians, we also … Continue reading →
Photo by balanceduse.org on Google Images Time is running out. The clock is winding down. The opportunity to use our voice and speak our beliefs is just clicks away. The time to take a stand is now. We have a privilege, unlike residents in many countries, to make a difference by using our voice to express our preference on the national election. If you need more information, check on the candidate’s voting record by doing a quick Google … Continue reading →
Running errands yesterday, my eyes took note of the many places waving the “high flying flag”. That would be the one George M Cohan wrote about. The one that symbolizes this great free country of ours–the Grand Ole USA. Flapping in the mild desert wind, the flag flew high on many posts. Singing patriotism in front of a gas station. Pointing the way home at the entrance of an apartment complex. Declaring freedom at a medical facility. Proudly … Continue reading →
