Freedom Isn't Free

This weekend in the United States we celebrate the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.  We honor them.  We honor their families.  And we honor those who continue to live in service to the American people.  Thank you!

My bracelet pictured above honors Commander Joseph P. Dunn, USN.  I learned in searching online for his story, which I read every year, that his widow, Maureen, died this month.  She never remarried and never stopped helping bring our POW's and MIA's home.  Her story and the story of her fight to find out what happened to her husband is told in "The Search for Canasta 404: Love, Loss, and the POW/MIA Movement".

What I did learn is that the American government abandoned Cdr. Dunn after his unarmed plane was shot down in the China Sea on 2/14/1968.  He successfully parachuted from his plane and his beacon was picked up by the government.  The United States said that they were afraid of the problems it might cause with China.

Thank a veteran for their service.  Thank their family as well. 

Sending many thanks and much love to Scott Williams and Benn Barr and Rich Segla and Alexandra Penrod for their continued service.  Sending special thanks to Tricia and Akino and all of the children. 

Uncompromising Theology

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. 
- James 4:17

Erasing Sin

I had the privilege of hearing Bellarive sing these words Wednesday night.  What a time of worship!

God is Faithful

Patience

 

Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. 

~ James 5:7-8

Confidence

Walking With God