On this Memorial Day, we thank God for the sacrifices so many have made for the cause of freedom. All gave something — some gave all. We honor those who gave their lives and pray for all who persevere for peace in this world. Freedom is like oxygen. It’s something we just have. Many will not understand how precious either is until they are at risk of being taken away. We live in freedom, because every generation has produced patriots willing to serve a cause greater than

Acts. 1:6-8 “Then they gathered around Him and asked Him, “Lord are you at this time going to restore the Kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The disciples thought that Jesus was going to free Israel from Roman power, and the

Revelation 22:18-20 "I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." The 15th and la