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Freedom isn’t free – just ask our Gold Star families

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 29, 2021 by SherylMay 29, 2021

We’ve seen the anguished pictures of mothers receiving the folded flag at their son’s or daughter’s military funeral. We’ve heard heartrending stories from spouses about the day they received word that their spouse had been killed. Seeing the American flag burned or people protesting our national anthem only adds to their grief.

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Posted in Couldn't Categorize (for countless reasons!) | Tagged america, fallen soldier, Father's Day, freedom, gold star families, gratitude, John 15:13, military, sacrifice, soldiers' sacrifices | 2 Replies

Does God love imperfect, sinful us?

Today Can Be Different Posted on November 16, 2020 by SherylNovember 16, 2020

Rather than allowing the devil to deceive us, we must grasp what Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross means for us – for you – personally. Spending time reading and meditating on Romans 6 and 8 will help us grow in our understanding. Don’t rush through. Spend as much time as it takes to really dig in.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged condemnation, deception, fear of rejection, God loves me, God loves us, grief, imperfect, imperfections, love and mercy, mercy, punishment, rebellion, rejection, Romans 6, Romans 8, Romans 8:1, sacrifice, sin, sin nature, sinful act, sinful behavior, sinful choices, sinful habits, sinful paths, sins | 2 Replies

Our Sin, God’s Love

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 18, 2020 by SherylJuly 18, 2020

God’s love for us is so great that we struggle to fully understand the depth of emotion and sacrificial commitment that drove Jesus to die for mankind. Especially for people (us!) who consistently rebel – and then minimize our actions.

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In appreciation of our wounded veterans

Today Can Be Different Posted on November 5, 2019 by SherylNovember 5, 2019
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I think about our service men and women like Steve, especially when I see TV ads that solicit support for our wounded veterans. I wonder how they’re coping after returning from war.

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In appreciation for the sacrifice of Gold Star families

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 22, 2019 by SherylMay 22, 2019
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It is with heartfelt gratitude for your sacrifice and with deep respect for the pain you continue to endure that I commit each of you to our heavenly Father’s steadfast love and mercy – which He freely offers to you today, tomorrow and every day thereafter.

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