I've touched the sacred calf of christendom. I can hear all of you gasp as you read the title of this post. Am I not a Christian? Why won't I fly the Christian Flag then? The Christian Flag is considered by many today to be on the same level of the Bible itself. Heaven forbid … Continue reading Why I Do Not Fly The Christian Flag
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I’m an Author + Join My Tactical Support Squad
Yep, you read that correctly. I am excited to announce that I am going to be published in the Seize the Fight anthology this coming July. So I guess this is my "Surprise, I'm an author" post. ๐ Seize the Fight is a gorgeous collection of short stories written by different authors, all with the … Continue reading I’m an Author + Join My Tactical Support Squad
D-Day: What Would You Do?
Seventeen years old. You're some 5,000 miles from home. The listing deck of the ship you're aboard is tilting from side to side with the swells of the waves, causing your seasickness to be a thousand times worse. A strangled scream catches your attention. Over the side of the boat, where the rope ladder swings, … Continue reading D-Day: What Would You Do?
An Old Fashioned Spring
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. "Thereforeย if any manย beย inย Christ,ย he isย aย newย creature: oldย thingsย are … Continue reading An Old Fashioned Spring
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