Veteran’s Day (11-11-2026)

Today is Veteran’s Day. Across the country we remember with gratitude those who have come forward to serve our great nation and us in the armed forces. Christianity is a calling to follow Christ in service to Him, his ongoing salvific mission, and our sisters and brothers lovingly. So, we understand recognition of those who have served, often at great cost to themselves and their loved ones. Today, let us offer our thanks to the veterans and consider what their sacrifices have meant to us all.

Veteran’s day is important to me. My father, my husband, my brother, and my grandson have served in the military, given of themselves, their time and their talents to serve us through their service. Another reason Veteran’s Day is important is that my reading of the scriptures assures me that the LORD truly wants us to be free. The LORD created us with free will. The LORD interceded in the freeing of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The LORD, the Father Almighty, sent his only begotten Son to die upon a cross to win us freedom from death and sin. Freedom is central to our understanding of our faith.

Every day, every moment of every day, we operate in a free society in the United States. While there are laws that restrict what we may do for the safety and well-being of others, we enjoy free speech, freedom of religion, freedom to choose our paths in life. As we work to draw up our lists of gratitude to celebrate on Thanksgiving Day, I am writing my gratitude for those who have served so that I might remain free in my home country.

Today, as we continue our journeys in faith, hope and love, let us keep an eye open for our Veterans. Let us recognize them and their service when we encounter them. Let us thank them for the sacrifices they made for us.

And let us take this willingness to serve for which we are grateful to heart and open ourselves more fully to service to our LORD and to His ongoing mission for our salvation. There is so much we can do to help.

Until tomorrow, let us all love well.