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Navy Veteran - 22 Years of Service (USN Retired), Follower of Jesus Christ, Enthusiastic Trump Supporter, Digital Soldier and Truth Spreader, Student of History, and Proud Resident of South Carolina.
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On this day, 28 April 2003, Air Force Airman 1st Class Raymond Losano, 24, of Del Rio, Texas; 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.; died from wounds received April 25 in Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things

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Let's get our minds out of the gutter and get our hearts focused on God's glory. Let's get our minds out of the focus on problems, difficulties, and horrible things we see in our world today and remind ourselves of God's goodness and the glorious things that pertain to him. If "we become what we behold," then let's choose to focus our gaze on
On this day, 29 April 2008, Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan V. Yelner, 24, of Lafayette, Calif.; assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., died from wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was supporting combat operations in Bagram, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
On this day, 30 April 2009, Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Tyler J. Trahan, 22, of East Freetown, Mass.; assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 12 in Norfolk, Va., and was deployed with an East Coast based SEAL team; died while conducting combat operations in Taqaddum, Iraq. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...

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How do we effectively share our faith, especially in situations hostile to us and our faith?

First, we consciously submit our hearts to Christ as Lord.

Second, we prepare a presentation — or several presentations, depending upon the circumstances — that focuses on the hope we have in Jesus.

Finally, when we share our reason for hope, we do it with respect, gently sharing our faith with others. Of course, we will never have an opportunity to share our faith if we don't live a life of faith that impacts those around us with God's goodness, holiness, and grace.