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Big Days ARE Important

My family was honored today in being invited to participate in a young ladies life as she was confirmed in her church.   A special service to honor those confirmed was held and then lunch together after.   

Saturday we were blessed to be part of a wedding between two very special people.  We were so privileged to be part of their public announcement of commitment and love.

Big days are important in our lives.  Establishing a marker.  A line in the sand.  A place to look back on and say with assurance that something big happened.  Important days with public commitment and family support and participation. 

Our church doesn't have a formal confirmation but we have big days as well.  Baby dedications, graduations, mission trips, testimonies... 

Our family celebrates big days such as birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Valentines Day, New Years Day and end of school days.  Sundays are always important and Big Days.  

Communities and neighbors, states and nations all have important big day celebrations.  

In the Old Testament the Israelites built altars for worship but also for remembrance. Noah built one to remember God's salvation for all generation.  Joshua 22:26 as a witness between God and His people. 

I've never been good at decorating for special days or cards or parties.  The most for Christmas.  This year I'm going to make the time to do this.

Let's take some time this week to celebrate special days with our families and friends.

  • Memorial day is an important time for remembering...

    • Those who died for our country and those serving today. 
    • Past generations remembered and talked about from our families and our church's family.
    • Stories from history passed on.
    • Buy a flag to hang from your house.
    • Send a card to those in your family who served or are serving.

  • 4th of July another BIG day for remembering...
    • Brush up on our history.
    • Remember all of the men and women who courageously began a new life in a new country. 
    • Decorate.
    • Pray.
    • Don't let the fireworks and day off distract us from the reason of the day!











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