On Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices made by these two men - who are buried side-by-side in Arlington National Cemetery - and the sacrifices of all those who have given the last full measure of devotion in service to our nation.
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What would it look like if the disciples valued worship and community like many believers do their church gatherings?
Peter - "My mother-in-law came in for the weekend."
Andrew - "I was up kinda late last night."
James (the son of Zebedee) - "Really needed some 'me' time."
John - "I was there last week. Besides, I'm not really being fed."
Philip - "Finally had a sunny day to hit the lake."
Bartholomew - "Had brunch scheduled with my Uncle Zed."
Thomas - "I doubt it would have been any good today."
Matthew - "I had to get my taxes done."
James (the son of Alphaeus) - "My dad (Alphaeus) wanted to fish today."
Thaddaeus - "The kids needed a rest day."
Simon - "I didn't hear my alarm. Because I didn't set it. Because I don't have one."
Judas - "Getting tired of hearing the same old message."
Going to church is not about checking a religious box off your "make God happy" list. It's about being invested in the lives of others. Participating in the mission of the gospel. Loving and being loved.
Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo experience. Pull up a seat at the table. It is a level table and there is room for all of us.
- author unknown
When someone criticizes you remember this: I'm not here on Earth for someone else to define me. I am here for God to refine me into what He wants me to be instead of what someone else says I am.
The most dangerous kind of sinful compromise is the unnoticed one.
People rarely fall away from Jesus quickly.
Apostasy's path is paved with many small, unrepented sins that callous the heart toward God.
Lord, let us never find comfort with any sort of abiding sin.