Monday; May 27
If today is Memorial Day, what are you remembering? The name of the day implies that we are reflecting on something, so what is it for you? Are you thinking about one particular soldier, sailor or airman who gave their life for our country? Are you reminiscing about all the men and women who died in defense of our nation so that we might stay free? Maybe you don’t have a close connection to the military, but you are thinking about a friend, family member or mentor who did something to influence your life but has since passed. As I thought about Memorial Day I got to thinking about another aspect to it. What if we don’t just think about what they did, but what if we expanded it out and reflected on how what they did can influence what we do? How can the sacrifice of those service members help us be better citizens? How can those who make their mark in our lives influence us to do better? When I contemplated this, I was reminded of a passage of Scripture that called upon bel