Amen and thank you.

I also want to thank all the troops and ones that have served in the military.. U left your family's in serving for are country... My words cant express [/ enough how much I am greatfull to you all.. Praise God!!!

 Nora                                                                         [/b]



 

Last night I enjoyed the firework display in down town Shreveport. The temperature was in the high 90's I believe, and that after 9 P.M. It had been above 100 degrees most of the day. We still went a sat on the ground to watch fireworks because that is a highlight for me. I cannot imagine not being able to enjoy this. I cannot imagine a 4th of July with out lights and booming sounds as a reminder of my freedom in this great nation. I am so grateful for those who have died so we can have/keep our freedom. I cannot imagine how they must feel when one does not repsect the nation, or the flag that represents this nation that many have given their life for.  I get angry when someone chooses not to stand for the national anthem, the pledge of allegiance and to salute the flag. (I realize we have the freedom to choose, but oh how our troops must feel at such disrespectful attitude....their life is on the line and we often treat it as a casual affair.) I hope where ever any military person is stationed that they felt appreciated yesterday by simply the thought that we in the USA enjoyed fireworks. Not to mention time with family and friends if we chose, a BBQ and cold drinks, lakes, boating, sports, or inside in nice air conditioning....etc. I am so grateful that yesterday when I awoke I could freely speak to Jesus and throughout the day I could hold conversation about the Word and talk about the Christ who set me free.

I by choice could get on facebook and myspace and this site and freely discuss what I chose to discuss, even the Word and Jesus as well as politics. I freely have more then one website that represents the Kingdom of God because I am free to do so. I can freely play worship music even drive down the road a loudly blast praise music like others do their style of music.

Thanks to all who have given to make this possible for me and mine. Simply Blessed by the Price OTHERS have Paid.

Prayer for our men and women in combat is extremely important, but I recently read a poem that talked about how a soldier can't see your yellow ribbon or your "Support the Troops" sign. They need tangible evidence.

I would suggest anysoldier.com, a web site run by a veteran. This site provides contact information for men and women serving in other countries. You can pick Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. You can also search for specific needs or a specific country. Letters are the most requested item. Include your prayers there!

Or send a care package or get well card to a recovering soldier at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC. There are also other adopt-a-soldier sites that match you with a specific service person.

Be salt and light!