Today we remember the lives of those who sacrificed for freedom.  I am honored to live in a military town. All my life I have known soldiers.  Some of my best friends and family have been military-related.  Our church has a large military population.  I have heard people talk about the burden of military families on a church, because every three years they have to be replaced. The family in this picture was in our community group, but just left our church for a reassignment.  Cheryl and I could not love a family anymore than we love them. I have, therefore, always felt our church was stronger because of our military families for as long as they might stay.  Therefore, as we celebrate Memorial Day, here are 10 Reasons why I love the military families in our church:

• Some of the most dedicated people I know
• Bring experiences from around the world
• Great work ethics
• Expectant of great things from God
• Appreciative of ministry
• Make wonderful volunteers
• Build friends for life
• Sacrificial givers
• Awesome families
• Brave soldiers, protecting my right to do what I do

God bless our military and God bless America.  Happy Memorial Day!

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