Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Archive for December, 2024
25 Dec
Christmas 2024
22 Dec
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is quickly approaching. As we prepare for a merry celebration of his birth, let us not forget that he came to us as a Savior, destined to suffer agony and death for you and for me. Jesus is the “lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). God did not send us his only begotten son out of pity for mankind. He was sent because only God’s son was a sufficient sacrifice to take away the sin that dwells in all of us. “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Everyone needs a savior. I hope you enjoy this reblog from December 21, 2017.
4 Dec
Happy St. Barbara’s Day
Happy St. Barbara’s Day to all of my Field Artillery brothers and sisters.
Legend has it that Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen, was tragically beheaded by her own father, a nobleman in the Roman Empire, for her devotion to Christianity. Shortly after, in a twist of fate, her father was struck down by lightning during a sudden, violent storm. Consequently, Saint Barbara is revered as the patroness of those facing thunderstorms, fire, explosions, or the risk of sudden death.
In the early days of warfare, artillerymen often encountered cannon misfires, muzzle bursts, and weapon explosions. Artillery crews turned to Saint Barbara for protection. She has been protecting artillerymen for hundreds of years and has become an integral part of the Field Artillery’s heritage. Today, she continues to be honored as the patron saint for all artillerymen, depicted standing by a cannon or holding a chalice and sacramental wafer.
1 Dec
Advent 2024
Almighty God, as we begin this season of Advent,
we thank you for your grace and mercy in sending your son Jesus
to be our Savior and Lord.
We confess that we have not always lived in the light of His coming,
and we have often wandered from your ways.
Forgive us, we pray, and renew us by your Spirit,
that we may watch and pray for His glorious return,
and follow Him in holiness and love.
Grant us, O Lord, the wisdom to discern the signs of the times,
and the courage to proclaim the good news of His kingdom
to a world in need of hope.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Divine Simplicity 
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