MAC KIRK

This weekend we will have a military wedding at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Florala. Most people really do not understand that this is still a properly conducted wedding service done in the faith of the couple and the Chaplain selected or clergyman, but just the particpants are in uniform. Sometimes they use Sabers as an Arch when the couple exits the Church as well. It can also be done inside too, and outside. Usually it is best to do one time , and that is most often done outside.

Looking at the Memorial Ceremony for the Fort Hood Soldiers, I was struck by one thing. Some of the presenters were real. Some were not. What do I mean? It is ok to be tied to your notes a bit, but some seemed to just be going through the motions. Interesting. This points out a need to be real in what we are saying to people from the pulpit. I imagine a nicely crafted sermon with all the bells and whistles impresses , but if it is just a show, what is it? Same in our lives. We can be fooling ourselves if we just go along. Let us be real in our actions and words and deeds.