Memorial Day, the day to honor those who gave their lives for the freedom we all enjoy. We must protect our country so they did not die in vain.

Bible Study Verse
John 15:13
No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.(HCSB)  
 
Thoughts
To many Memorial Day is just another day off from work to enjoy a barbeque, but today COF remembers and honors those who gave their lives to protect America and other nations. 
 
It began in the 1770’s when men fought and died to help our nation become free. In wars since then Americans have stepped forward over and over again and given the ultimate sacrifice. We have never asked for anything from the nations where Americans have fought and died except for a small piece of land to bury our soldiers killed in action. 
 
Thousands of our men and women are currently serving us in other nations within the armed services. We want to say THANK YOU for looking after those seeking to be free as well as protecting us today here in America. We also want to recognize the large number of veterans that have served our nation in past conflicts. THANK YOU! 
 
Lord, thank you for those who gave their lives and most importantly for our precious gift of salvation Jesus Christ bought with the sacrifice of His Life. 
 
Action Point
On Memorial Day take the time to seek out at least two veterans and thank them for their service. Seek out at least two serving and thank them for their service. You can also do this with family members that have lost loved ones while serving our nation. Consider practicing this each Memorial Day and follow through.
 
If you have the financial means to do so, when you see someone in a Restaurant in an Armed Forces Uniform seek out their waitress or waiter and tell them privately that you would like to pay the bill for the men or women in uniform. They don’t have to know who did it unless you want them too.   
 
Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day
In the military they teach a soldier to keep their firearm clean and in perfect working order. Apply this to your hunting arms. RIG, Rust Inhibiting Grease, is a dependable universal gun grease and has been around since the 1930’s. It offers excellent storage protection for firearms.