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Thursday Hymn Reflection: “America the Beautiful”
[Each Thursday, we reflect on a hymn. If you would like us to write about your favorite songs, leave a comment with up to three of your favorites and we will add them to our list.] ————————————- Today is Veteran’s Day, so I thought it would be appropriate to consider a hymn that reminds us of our heritage as a nation grounded in the principles of God’s Word. It was hard to select just one of these patriotic songs, though, as nearly all of them have a message grounded in a faith in God and the Bible. The words “purple mountain majesty” are the key to the history of “America…
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Why Veteran's Day Matters to Our Family
[It’s Wednesday, but there’s no list today. I think this post will touch your heart on this great holiday, though.] I’m thankful for Veteran’s Day. I’ve never had to serve in our nation’s armed forces, but our family has many who have served, helped, and trained throughout the years. I’m grateful that we have that legacy in our family. While I don’t like war, I’m grateful for those who are willing to stand for freedom and who are willing to go away from family for lengthy periods of time to help others. One of the legacies in my family is how my mother’s parents met. Grandpa was wounded in Europe in…
