Spring is one of my favorite seasons. Everything is coming alive and new. It reminds me of the new life we have in Christ when we are born again. He removes the practices and lifestyle of the old man, and replaces them with the beauty of new life in Him. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are … Continue reading An Old Fashioned Spring
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Memorial Day 2023//Forever We’ll Remember
Here we are at the final day of the countdown. Memorial Day. A day of remembrance. A day of honoring and commemorating heroes who died for freedom. A day of contemplating the lives given for us. This morning I am pinning a poppy over my heart and attending a special Memorial Day ceremony. How will … Continue reading Memorial Day 2023//Forever We’ll Remember
The Battlefield Cross//Forever We’ll Remember
Welcome back to the countdown! How has your week been going? What are some ways that you are getting active this week in commemorating our heroes? Let me know down in the comments. I would love to hear! Have you ever seen a Battlefield Cross? They are one of the most heart-rending sights. Sometimes it … Continue reading The Battlefield Cross//Forever We’ll Remember
The Last Call//Forever We’ll Remember
"The Last Call", more commonly recognized by the name "Taps", is perhaps the most heartbreaking piece of music ever composed. It is comprised of only twenty-four notes, yet it stirs deep within us every ember of patriotism, grief, and humility that can be found. Those of you who have been to an American military funeral, … Continue reading The Last Call//Forever We’ll Remember
The Meaning of the Poppy//Forever We’ll Remember
Welcome back to the countdown, everyone! If you missed last year's, let me tell you a little bit about it. Growing up, my parents instilled into my siblings and I a deep passion for our country. Every Memorial Day they made sure to sit down with us and explain to us what Memorial Day is, … Continue reading The Meaning of the Poppy//Forever We’ll Remember
Upcoming Countdown Alert
I know this is typically the day I post, but today is not going to be a full post like I would normally do. Do y'all remember last year when I did a Memorial Day Countdown? Well you couldn't expect me to not do it again this year, right? Memorial Day means too much to … Continue reading Upcoming Countdown Alert
Peace Officer Memorial Day
I couldn't let Peace Officers Memorial Day pass without commemorating it. Recently, the death of an officer touched my world. I knew so much more that I had to commemorate this day on my blog. Every day our Police officers put their lives on the line, never knowing if they will ever make it home … Continue reading Peace Officer Memorial Day
Where I Buy KJV
This post is a bit different than what I normally do. But I know I cannot be the only one out there who battles finding anything that is KJV only. (Yes, I am a gladly a KJV girl, and not ashamed of it.) One of the most annoying struggles I come across is finding christian … Continue reading Where I Buy KJV
Rhode Island Independence Day
Most of us have heard of America's Independence Day, (I would hope anyway 😉), but not many have heard of Rhode Island Independence Day. What even is it? Not long ago I did an entire post on Baptist involvement in our nation's fight for Independence. If you missed it, make sure to check it out! … Continue reading Rhode Island Independence Day
Come Ye Sinners// History of the Hymn
"Come ye sinners, poor and needy..." This was exactly the situation Jospeh Hart found himself in one night in his mid-forties. It was 1757, and he was listening to a sermon from Revelation 3:10. Born in 1712 to highly religious parents, Hart grew up surrounded by the Gospel. He had an extensive education, learning multiple … Continue reading Come Ye Sinners// History of the Hymn