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| Today I attended a
memorial service for a fallen comrade and heard a beautiful prayer from our
Chaplain: "O Lord Our God, we ask that you fill this solemn moment with the majesty of your presence. Today, we remember _____________, who has given his life to sustain the freedom that we so richly enjoy. We honor _____________ for his life, his service, and his sacrifice, and our hearts are saddened by his loss. We are very mindful that the day of his ultimate sacrifice, could well have been our own. Bring your comforting Spirit to the families and friends of this courageous Airman, as we entrust them to your care. We pray that this Memorial Ceremony will inspire us to a greater commitment to You and all peace loving people everywhere. Help us to be brave so that our enemies will not succeed. Help us to be wise to solve the difficulties before us as a nation. Help us to be compassionate toward those in need. And help us to be inspired to live by Your Word that oppression might cease, freedom might prevail, and dignity and honor might reign. As Airmen and members of a grateful nation, we dedicate our lives to continued service as a tribute to our fallen comrade. Then we shall know that the hero we honor today will not have died in vain. We offer our prayer in Jesus Name, Amen." |
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| I Need a Savior, by Among the Thirsty...what a
great song! Thank God for such talent that inspires us to seek Jesus
always! |
Lead Me to the Cross, by Chris
and Conrad...another great song reminds us to build our treasures in heaven.
We're all one heartbeat away from the loss of everything we possess! |
| Born Again, by Third Day...what a great song. |
Don't be confused by all the different Christian
denominations and the different teachings in those denominations. What
goes on inside church buildings are determined by men and men can't save
you. Focus on what you need to do to be saved...and Christ makes it
very simple: Believe that Jesus is the Son of God, died to pay for
your sins, and came back to life. Then, admit you are a sinner and
confess your sins to God; repent (tell God you're sorry and mean it);
he will be faithful to forgive you! This is when you are Born Again
and when the Holy Spirit comes to live in you. When you are born again you are transformed into a new creature that is no longer interested in the sin in the world. You will change. If you sin, you'll know it instantly. The Holy Spirit will convict you so you can repent immediately. Being saved requires constant vigilance and renewal. 1 John 3:6 says, No one who lives in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen Him or known him." So, if you're looking for peace, love, harmony, and direction for your life, Christ is your answer. Find a Christian church that you like and turn your life over to the only one that can save you...Christ Jesus! Yes, you need to go to church...you need to be with other God-fearing people that can help you keep your life Christ centered! You can't get this kind of support from your friends or co-workers. |
| "Jesus Saves" by Travis Cottrell is a new favorite of mine! I'm
sure glad there are Christians with talent for God such as this !
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The Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns is a reminder that we need
to follow the "voice of truth" (Word of God) rather than what the world
tells us.
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| "In Christ Alone" says it all! It is only through
Christ that we can be saved.
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The Revelation Song by Phillips, Craig and Dean...what an awesome song!
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| One of my favorite songs. When I'm in a dark place (and we all
have them) and having a bad day I remember that I am a Child of the King
and whom shall I fear? This is a great rendition of this old classic
by the Happy Goodmans.
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Here's another great contemporary Christian song by Casting Crowns...East
to West. It reminds us that our God is all-knowing and thankfully,
all-forgiving!
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| Everything will be alright if we confess our dependence on Him...a
reminder from Jamie Slocum
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The late Vestal Goodman, the Queen of Gospel Music, did the song "God Walks
the Dark Hills," that has a wonderful message for those that may be going
through a dark period...
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| Does Anybody See Her by Casting Crowns reminds us that, as
Christians, we should offer Christ as a solution to the sin of the world that
afflicts us, even within the shadow of our steeple.
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Another song, I'll praise Him in the Storm, by Casting Crowns
teaches us to be still and wait upon the Lord!
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| The 2008 Christmas season is upon us and this song, Mary Did You
Know?" by Mark Lowry reminds us what the season is all about.
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Here is a great rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus by the late Anthony
Burger
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| Healing Rain, by Michael W. Smith...a great inspirational song.
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If you are a Christ follower, this song, Agnus Dei, by Michael W.
Smith, is your anthem. It is a great song of worship and praise to our
Savior. If you're having a bad day, try listening to this song.
It will change your life!
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| "Amazing Grace" is another song of praise to the King! It
has been sung millions of times and recorded by some of the most famous
artists in the world. This rendition by Judy Collins is one of my
favorites. This is another song that will lift your spirits in dark
days by helping you understand that the Amazing Grace of Jesus Christ is
what Christ-followers need more than anything else on earth!
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Someone is watching...the example you set...
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| Here's a great song by Matt Redman, You Never Let Go. It
reminds us that He is always with us...even when we forget Him, He doesn't
forget us!
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I've heard nothing but good stuff about "Fireproof" the Movie. Its about a firefighter (played by Kirk Cameron) who almost dooms his marriage by his human weakness. The inspirational movie is about him turning to the only one that can save him, Jesus, for wisdom and help to rescue his marriage. Here's a link to the Fireproof website. If you're having difficulties in your own marriage, you may get some good pointers by watching this movie. |