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Memorial Day | Remember

Shared on: May 22, 2017

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Remembering is a spiritual practice that God’s people have been called to engage since the beginning of Genesis. Memorial Day is a great time to give thanks for those who have sacrificed themselves for our freedoms and to do so in a way that points beyond to the freedom we have in Christ’s sacrifice.

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Joshua 4:4-7, Proverbs 14:34, Philippians 2:3-4

Tags: Sacrifice, Remember, Gratitude, Memorial Day, Christ's Sacrifice, Cost Of Freedom, We Will Remember, Lay Down Your Life (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective (view more) (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

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