(I will be away from my computer for a few days. Karen's Korners will resume on Monday, June 9. I will miss all of you!)

This is Memorial Day weekend.

Wikipedia says,
 "Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. to honor and mourn the military personnel who died in service. It originated after the Civil War and was expanded to include all wars, and is observed on the last Monday of May."

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The Bible says, 

"the greatest love is shown
when a person lays down his life
for his friends.."
~ John 15:13 LAB

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Not everyone who serves or has served in the military dies in his/her service. But the willingness has to be there.

When we volunteer, we 'lay down' a portion of our lives for others.

The Bible Commentary on the above verse says, "We are to love one another as Jesus loved us, and he loved us enough to give his life for us. We may not have to die for someone, but there are other ways we can demonstrate our sacrificial love for others:  listening, helping, encouraging, giving. Think of someone in particular who needs this kind of love today. Give all the  love you can, and then try to give a little more."

Happy Memorial Day!