"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance."
(Psalm 33:12)
I hope you are having a blessed and safe Memorial Day. Most Americans are not working today, and many students are rejoicing that school is over or almost over! But today we celebrate and remember those who have given their all in service for our nation. I am grateful to God for those who have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces in our country. These are brave and dedicated men and women who are patriotic and passionate about defending our nation against her enemies.
When I think of the military, my mind goes to my first cousin, Commander Scott Morton, and to Rear Admiral Endel Lee. Both men served faithfully for decades in the military, primarily in the Marines and Navy. Scott, Endel, and I attended the University of Mobile, AL in the 1980s. We have maintained a close friendship through the years. I pray for these men and their families by name every day. Here is a picture of Endel and his wife Kathy with Pastor Jim Cymbala. The next picture is Scott and I aboard the USS Boxer in 2013.
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