Even Today, In Some Countries, A Political Leader Who Refuses

Throughout history, war has been one of the few constants that has never changed, because of this many have tried to aid those affected by it. In America, the Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) was created in order to specifically help veterans as they return from their service overseas. However, a few decades ago, the VA seemed to have failed in their goal during arguably one of the most important wars in American history. The mission statement, originally spoken by President Abraham Lincoln was: “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans.” The mission statement brings up values of integrity and loyalty to America’s veterans, however

Without devotion to God, violence and death would flourish in Israel. These factors would impede God’s blessings of security and life; thus, the Mosaic covenant demonstrates the continual faithfulness of God in the Old Testament. Finally, God is faithful to Israel during the people’s complaints in the desert. Rather than abandoning the nation for its faithlessness, God provides them will nourishment and protection during their journey. These acts further reinforce the faithfulness of God, even when his followers stray. In all, the Pentateuch demonstrates the theme of God’s faithfulness.

In our world today everyone is “good”, but if human nature is “good” why would we need Him? Romans 3 goes on to say in verse 26 and 27; “It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one

Suffering joins people closer to Christ and his sufferings, especially in persecution (1 Pet. 4:1-2, 12-16, 19; 5:8-10; Luke 9:23; Phil. 3:10).

Speaker Gary J. Augustine, in his excerpt, “Living Proof of Why We Need a Strong VA” tells readers how after returning home from a combat tour severely injured, the veteran affairs provided him with a substantial amount of assistance. Augustine’s purpose is to establish the importance of a strong veteran’s affair for every generation. He uses personal experiences to prompt an empathetic tone that persuades readers by appealing to their emotions and feelings.

Towards the end of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is crucified on the cross for saying that he is the son of God. This suffering was seen by his followers, onlookers, and those who crucified him. This wasn't a painless death; it was true suffering, as shown when jesus says “My god, my God, why have you forsaken me?”(43). The redemption in Jesus’ suffering is that it allows people to fully believe in him by giving his followers, and even those who aren't his followers, a sign of how much he really cares. Jesus cared so much that he died for his followers, and the people respond to this

Often, we never see the effects of our actions. Sometimes, we find ourselves comfortably distancing acts of service from why they are committed and whom they impact. I never genuinely understood what lies at the root of service until my freshman year of high school.

Veterans of foreign wars commonly known as the VFW is a nationwide organization to support our veterans and their families. The large organization consists of thousands of VFW post, that support their local community while giving back to the common effort of serving our nation's heroes. For nearly one hundred seventeen years, ensuring veterans receive the care and benefits they deserve has been a top priority. Since the VA’s voluntary service program inception in 1946, the members and supporters have volunteered hundreds of thousands of service hours to VA medical facilities nationwide. These hours of service providing much need support and companionship to our nation’s heroes and their families are the overriding goal of this mighty organization.

As the prophet Micah says in the Tanakh, “He [Adonai] has told you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness...” (JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh, Micah 6:8).

Veterans are the most divine people in the world, but they are never truly recognized as epic heroes. When people hear the word epic hero they think of the ancient warriors of Greece, Rome, and Troy or a story about other fictional persons/ animals doing amazing things to help people. The veterans around us are the real epic heroes though. They often slip underneath the radar though because it can be hard to recognize someone who is truly humbled by their service. These epic heroes are the ones that willingly leave their families home and go overseas to fight the enemies. They put on their helmets and walk into a firefight without hesitation. These epic heroes do this in order to make sure that the good always prevails against the evil

For the last two years I have partaken in Catholic Heart Work camp mission trips. During my second mission trip I was inspired by the homily of resident chaplain, Father Geoffrey Rose, which was formed around the idea that life is not about yourself, but it is about helping others. Father Geoff’s homily has influenced me to pursue a career and lifestyle that involves helping people who are less fortunate. In the future I hope to parlay this idea into inspiring others of the message of the importance of community service.

To say that you are being crucified with Christ and not expect to go through any kind of suffering is simply unheard of. Lets take a closer look at the crucifixion, I think it 's important for us to realize what happens during crucifixion so we can know what we are up against.

requires self-denial. The cross was the most painful and humiliating form of execution of the Roman era. Thus, to take up one?s cross daily is to expect painful situations every day because of allegiance to Christ? (1?Luke? 1755). We are to understand that being a disciple of Christ we will have our character tested. We must be willing to give up everything to follow, and love Him above all others. Even our own lives are to be a sacrifice for His service. We are to not be ?ostriches? with our heads in the sand but with open eyes, minds and hearts weigh the cost, and decide if we are able to follow. Are we able to stand against our enemies, (His enemies)? Are we strong enough, brave enough, and faithful enough to be counted worthy? If we are not, are we willing to sacrifice it all to become what He requires?

Jesus had to carry his own cross, that probably weighed two times his size, all the way up to wear the crucifixion was going to take place. Already beaten and bloody, they lay him down onto the cross shaped piece of wood and begin by nailing his hands and feet into it and standing the cross up into the air. What a brutal sight it must have been for God to see his only son tortured like this, but the good news is that he knew what his plan was for Jesus and for his people and he knew what was going to happen after all this was over. Jesus died hanging from that cross, washing all of our sin away and paying the ultimate sacrifice. After he died he was wrapped in a white cloth and placed into a tomb with a boulder sealing the door to the outside world. Three days after being placed in there, the people went to check up on the tomb to find that the boulder was pushed aside and the white cloth was folded neatly where Jesus was laying. The son of God, the Messiah, rose again from the dead to fulfill his mission so that we may have everlasting life in God’s kingdom. God’s plan for our life and through Jesus he teaches us that if we follow in God’s word and make him our most prized possession and ask for him to be in our hearts that we may to “escape the penalty that God will execute upon all who have broken His

     Abraham’s continual obedience to God is central to his character and the desired character of the Hebrew people. God, in his great plan, wishes to remove the human tendency to believe only in his judgment, the pride of thinking he knows better than God. Thus, God wishes to promote the qualities of obedience and humility, to birth a nation of men who fear God and follow orders. Only in this way can people be expected to follow a moral code and adhere to laws; they must understand that there are powers beyond them that they do not always understand, but must perpetually follow.