My Nephew...Our Soldier...

My son, Tone (soon to be 17) mentioned the possibility of him going into the Marines. I gave him the look of death...but not for the reason you may think. Before he can put on that proud uniform, he must be able to pass the ASVAB exam-he had forgotten about that part! lol

However, the conversation naturally turned towards his cousin Adrian...excuse me, Captain Adrian Massey...who is doing the doggone thang overseas.


(Capt. Adrian Massey, abv)

I met Adrian thru his uncle (Tone's father), some 18yrs ago. My goodness, I think he was about 10, 11 at the time.

What stuck out about this young man were his manners (GREAT JOB, PAT!!), that he had a maturity, that's seen more often in adults than children-common for children who grow up in single parent homes.

While Adrian's younger brother Darren (who's in the armed services as well!!) was shyer and more serious, Adrian was more engaging.


Well, I heard that my nephew has a book of poetry out, so I googled him. Well, not only does he have a book



But he also has a blog called
The Musings of U.S. Army Captain Adrian Massey

I'm highlighting Adrian, not because he's my nephew, or my son's cousin. But because he and his regiment and other soldiers around the world need our love and support.
Just go on over to Adrian's blog and holla at him. It means so much. whenever I see a soldier...and I mean EVERYTIME I see them...I always say THANK U for what you're doing. I don't care if they're in the reserves. I thank them too!

Adrian is not only a soldier, he's:

• A college graduate-Eastern Michigan
• A a husband
• Father to a beautiful baby girl
• Minister
• Big brother/Big cousin
• Son of a proud mom
• Mentor

I'm very proud of Adrian...who would've thought the kid with the easy smile would turn out to be such a fine example!
Adrian I'm proud of you, and thank you for being a great example to your cuz, Tone :)


love u,
bree







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God NEVER Pressured Anyone to Believe In Him...

"...therefore I have drawn you with your loving kindness." (Jer. 31:3)

Where is the loving kindness??

I've heard of people being ashamed to admit they're Christian out of fear of persecution, but I've NEVER heard of an Atheist being fearful of keeping it real!
dang...

Soldier Jeremy Hall says the pressure to believe in God is so strong "I was ashamed to say that I was an atheist

Jeremy Hall, is seeing a side of Christianity that is all too common.
Jeremy who is a specialist in the army-is an atheist.
And bcuz of his beliefs he's been harassed, persecuted, judged, criticized etc for his beliefs...by CHRISTIANS.
Why?
Isn't this the same practice that's implemented by persecutor's of Christ, in the Bible & today?
Who are we as Christians to force our beliefs upon non-believers?
There is an appointed time where God in his own magnificent way, will draw us unto Him. It is not up to us to determine WHEN that time is.

Because of such actions, Jeremy is now suing Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
If I was harassed or badgered into Christianity...well, that's something I wouldn't accept-Jesus didn't accept such practices either.

If the bible tells us
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sakes...,"
(Matt. 5:10)

then what of those who PERSECUTES for unrighteousness sakes?

There is no way Christ would get the glory out of fanatical Christians.
Because they're tactics quells the spirit of God, because they're ways are personal...not spiritual.
There is NOTHING wrong with wanting people to know Christ, and it is God's desire that we all are saved and come into the knowledge of truth, but it's at an appointed time.
God's appointed time.

Until God sends us out to minister to his people...our behavior should exemplify the love of Christ via the fruits of the Spirit.
And those fruits are: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, & temperance.

Why are we missing this, brethren?
*this is not meant to be inferred as a debate on the behaviors of Christians*
source



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