About this episode

This episode reflects on the sacred tradition of honoring those who sacrificed their lives for freedom on Memorial Day.

A little girl in her Sunday best, holding her grandmother's hand, walking quietly through a graveyard to place flowers on family graves — it's a picture of Memorial Day that many of us carry in our own memories. In this episode, Lynette Kittle reflects on the sacred tradition of honoring those who laid down their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. Long before we understood the weight of sacrifice, many of us were taught by those who came before us that some things are worth remembering — and worth honoring. Each soldier, each serviceman and woman, was created in the image of a holy God, breathed into life by His own breath. Memorial Day is an invitation to pause and recognize the priceless worth of every life given in service to this nation. As Jesus Himself said, "No greater love has anyone than that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). This day is a call to gratitude — to God for His hand on our nation, and to the countless men and women whose sacrifice made our freedom possible. Today's Bible Verse "And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." — Ephesians…

People in this episode

Host: Lynette Kittle

Topics covered

• Memorial Day
• sacrifice
• freedom
• gratitude
• honoring soldiers

Keywords

• Memorial Day
• sacrifice
• freedom
• gratitude
• honoring soldiers
• Lynette Kittle
• Ephesians 5:2
• John 15:13

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ephesians 5:2, John 15:13

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