It's a great day to be alive! So said a speaker at a fundraising event yesterday for the Ace in the Hole Foundation. Established by my brother-in-law and one of his sons, Ace in the Hole is a fundraising organization that honors the memory of my nephew, 1st Lt. Michael LiCalzi of the United States Marine Corps, who was killed in Iraq seven years ago yesterday. The speaker is part of the Wounded Warrior Project, himself a former Marine who was seriously injured in Iraq.
Yesterday was a sad, difficult day, but likewise a great day to be alive--to thank God for the many gifts and blessings. Including mothers--mine, of course, and for my wife, the (wonderful) mother of my children. I am very thankful for them today and every day. Happy Mother's Day to all!
As for the this week past, it was all about the kings in 2 Kings. Some good and inspiring, like Josiah, but many more were men who misled their people and displeased the Lord. Ultimately, due to the inconstancy of the kings and the people of Israel and Judah, the kingdom and the temple of God are destroyed and the people exiled. All that, and a Quentin Tarantino cameo.
2 Kings 1-5
2 Kings 6-10
2 Kings 11-16
2 Kings 17-21
2 Kings 22-25
Here is the link to the Sunday Snippets for May 12.
Enjoy and have a great week!
John
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