Let's Shoot off Fireworks

 

I wish all of you a glorious celebration this weekend of the birth of our great nation.  There was a time when the United States was not a nation. Then it was an experiment to see if a democracy could succeed.  The experiment has been a success now for 100s of years.  Celebrate our independence, our wins and our losses.  Recognize that both our failures and our successes have built us up into the greatest nation on earth.  I am proud to be an American.  I pray we uphold the values our founding Fathers held as sacred. Thank those you know who have sacrificed to serve our country and keep us free.  

From History.com:

Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2022 is on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Enjoy some time with friends and family celebrating the joys in your life and recognizing those who love you and serve our great nation.

God Bless America.

Moving Forward,

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

Resurrection Day is Coming

This week Christians, all over the world, reflect on Jesus Christ of Nazareth’s last week on earth.  Thursday night was a remembrance of when Jesus and his disciples had their last supper together, the Passover meal.  They broke bread and drank wine.  Those two elements have since been a reminder of Christ’s body and blood sacrificed for all of mankind.   

 

Today is Good Friday, reflecting the day Christ was sacrificed on a cross for the forgiveness of sins to all who believe.   It was a rough, confusing day for those closest to Jesus.  It seemed to be a tragic day for them when they witnessed the death of  their friend Jesus, the man they put their hope in. Jesus had predicted and told them all that would happen, yet they didn’t understand.  It was unbelievable, but it happened.  Even Jesus didn’t want to die that way, but he chose to because He loved mankind.

 

But that is not the end of the story.

 

On Sunday morning when ladies came to the tomb to anoint Jesus body in the Jewish tradition, Jesus body was gone.  The only thing left in the tomb were the burial wrappings that had been on his body.   He had said he would rise from the dead and it appeared that he did.  It is quite a story.    Yet 2000+ years later millions have believed and lived their life trusting in Jesus and His love.

 

I don’t ever want to offend anyone that has a different belief, that is not my intention.  I enjoy listening to and respecting the beliefs of others.

 

Enjoy these days to celebrate time with family,  laugh as the little ones hunt for eggs and get extra rest.  Let’s seek peace for all of mankind.

 

Moving forward,

 

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

214-206-1169

 This week Christians all over the world have reflect on Jesus last week on earth.  Last night was a remembrance time of when Jesus and his disciples had their last supper together, the Passover meal.  The broke bread together as a