Forgive My Sins Jesus Billboards – there are a series of faith-based billboards in South Carolina.

Forgive My Sins Jesus Billboards

I saw these along I-95 and I-26. Yes, I was the passenger and took these photos. I saw a good bit of them but these are three of the ones I saw.

Learn more about forgiveness.

Forgive my sons Jesus save my soul

Daniel Brothers, who is a Santee resident, runs a log cabin staining business. Brothers, who makes $50,000 to $70,000 annually from his business, spent half of that on these billboards.

There are reported to be 18 of these billboards.

“There are people going to hell, Every Christian has a responsibility to do something about the lost souls.”

Daniel Brothers

Forgiveness

This is known as billboard evangelism, dates seem to start around the 1970’s.

These id say have been up for over at least one year, maybe two years.!

The Bible May Be old Church Sign is this week’s Church Sign Saturday.

The Bible May Be old Church Sign

The Bible May be old

But it’s not outdated

Annadell Missionary Baptist Church

My wife took this picture in Morgan County, TN.

44 Alternative Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday – Here is a list of ways you can celebrate your birthday in other ways. #Birthday

44 Alternative Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday

In 2020, social and physical distancing became a thing due to the COVID-19. Meaning we couldn’t get really close to people. Since I am turning 44, I figured I would make the list count to 44.

1. Don’t have one! (Not fun)
2. Birthday parade! (line up cars and have people drive by your home, while you sit at your porch and watch)
3. Birthday drive-thru! (people drop off gifts via a drive-thru format)
4. Order Take Out or Delivery! (Or Eat In Some places offer free food or food items for your birthday)
5. Have a Masked Party! (everyone wears a face mask – not the traditional mask ball type)
6. Have people mail you gift cards!
7. Have people mail you greeting cards!
8. Have people mail you birthday gifts!
9. Zoom Party! (everyone had cake, ice cream, etc. you all sing Happy Birthday and eat together via Zoom)

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10. Meet outside somewhere
11. Take a Hike
12. Go Camping
13. Go Boating
14. Go to an amusement park (some of these are still closed or require reservations)
15. Take a drive
16. Make a video and share it
17. Volunteer
18. Visit a museum
19. Watch a Movie at home
20. Create an Outdoor Movie (DIY Outdoor Drive-In)
21. Get Pampered (Hair Cut, Nails Done, Spa, Massage, etc.)
22. Penny Date (Let the penny decide)

PlaidDadBlog: DIY Drive-In Movie Night Idea

The Penny Date

23. Have a picnic
24. Go to the Zoo
25. Go to the Aquarium
26. Night Stay in Hotel, Motel, Bed & Breakfast, etc. (or more night stays)
27. Plan to get greeting cards from a lot of people, shoot for the number of cards for the age the person is. (For example, I am 44, gather up 44 greeting cards from people and hand to the birthday person(s).)
28. Create a Fundraiser
29. Go to Church (If your birthday falls on a day you attend worship – don’t skip going because it’s your birthday!)
30. Treasure Hunt!
31. Put up balloons everywhere! (Especially outside your home)
32. Learn a new hobby!

Man this is hard to come up with 44 alternatives in my head. Now to do some cheating and looking up some other ideas. This would be easier if I were younger. I am glad I am not older, that would make a bigger list.

33. Put Up Yard Signs
34. Virtual Karaoke Party
35. Back Yard Karaoke Party
36. Pot Lock Meal Drop Off (find out what the person likes, don’t bring something they don’t like)
37. Adopt a Pet (I suggest a cat!)
38. Actually go to a local Drive-In (Yes there are still these around)
39. Video Greetings
40. Play Video Games
41. Play Board Games (even if it’s a virtual board game)
42. Create a Photo Album (have friends and family send you pictures to make a family photo album)
43. Make a Scrapbook Album (This can be done the same way with many items)
44. Go Shopping

I hope you enjoyed this list of Alternative Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday.

Some of these things may or may not be available to do in your area. Check with your local mandates before doing any. Safety first. Wear a mask where possible, if possible. Wash your hands regularly. Maintain the safe distance.

Not everyone is comfortable as you might be. Respect that. Check out this color bracelet idea for your level of physical distancing.

Comfort Level Bracelets for Social distancing

What are other ways you can celebrate your birthday?

Feel free to share in the comments below. Also feel free to share if you have participated in any of these mentioned birthday alternatives.

You Purple Heart Day – Each year in the United States, August 7th celebrates Purple Heart Day. #PurpleHeart #PurpleHeartDay

Purple Heart Day

Anniversary 1782

A decoration consisting of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk having a narrow edge of silver stitched with the word Merit across the face, created by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. Considered to be the first official military combat badge of the United States Armed Forces, called the “Badge for Military Merit”. The official successor decoration of the Badge of Military Merit is the Purple Heart.₁

Date:

Annually on August 7

Purple Heart Day honors

This date honors General Washington’s 1782 orders establishing the Badge of Military Merit, the inspiration for today’s Purple Heart. The badge consisted of a purple cloth heart with silver braided edge. Only three are known to be awarded during the Revolutionary War.₁

The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military.₂

The Purple Heart Foundation says take the time to listen to stories our veterans tell us. Take your time and show interest in them. This is what they share on their blog, “Instead of waving a flag, take some time to listen to and share a veteran’s story of honor and courage. Through their stories we can truly celebrate this holiday and honor the sacrifice of all our veterans.”₃

Finally, I want to say thank you to all service men and women who have served for our country. They give up everything and sacrifice a lot for our freedoms. When you see a veteran tell them thank you for their service. I do that when I see someone wear their veteran hat proudly.

Sources

1. MetroCreative
2. WikiPedia
3. Purple Heart Foundation

First published August 7, 2016. Last republished or updated August 6, 2020.

All Things Purple

National Lighthouse Day  – August 7 is National Lighthouse Day. A day to honor those beams of light that held with safety along water. #LighthousDay #NationalLighthouseDay

National Lighthouse Day

It was on this day in 1789, that Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouse, beacons, buoys and public piers. In Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the signing of the Act and the commissioning of the first Federal lighthouse, Congress passed a resolution which designated August 7, 1989 as National Lighthouse Day.₁

I know my sister, Sherrie, likes nautical themed nick-knacks. She had an awesome painting in her dining room of her old mobile home. My father-in-love (father-in-law) also loves lighthouses too.

A lighthouse is the light or a guide for boats out on sea to know where the shore is. You can say that Jesus is our lighthouse. He is the one that lit the way for us to go. We must follow His light and His way. We also need to let His light shine in us for others to see and know the way too. Jesus told us he is the light of the world. Jesus is the most powerful lighthouse!

So, I encourage you to let your light shine before men. Let them see Jesus in you! In a lot cases you are the only Jesus that some people will see. Actions speak louder than words! This has been a holiday blog post and also some food for thought.

The darker the world gets, the brighter the light shines. We must be a lighthouse to those lost so they can see their way to the Cross to see Jesus and what He done for them.

[pullquote]“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”  John 8:12[/pullquote]

Celebrated annually on August 7, National Lighthouse Day, a day that honors the beacon of light that, for hundreds of years, has symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. At one time, the beacon of light could be found across almost all of America’s shorelines.

A lighthouse, described as a tower, building or any other type of structure that is designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and used as an aid to navigation for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways.

Rend Collective My Lighthouse Official Music Video

The above official music video is from Rend Collective for their song  My Lighthouse.

Lyrics to My Lighthouse by Rend Collective

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Check out this Lighthouse Devotional Blog

I would also like to invite you to check out Joe Rodriguez, he does a blog ministry called Lighthouse Devotions by J. Rodriguez. His tag line for his blog ministry is “Christian Devotions inspired by his love for lighthouses.”

Sources:

• American Lighthouse Foundation
• Rend Collective’s Official My Lighthouse Music Video
• John 8:12
• A-Z Lyrics

_{First published August 7, 2014. Last Republishing or updated August 6, 2020.}

Hiroshima Day – The day the United States bombed Japan with nuclear weapons over the City Hiroshima. #HiroshimaDay #WorldWarII #Hiroshima

Hiroshima Day

My birthday, August 6, is also know for the day the United States bombed Japan with nuclear weapons over the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and August 9 in 1945. I was born on the 31st Anniversary of the Day. This year, 2018 will be the 73rd Anniversary, so in just two years, 2020, will be the Diamond Anniversary of the bombing (75 Years).

This bombing occurred during the final stages of World War II (WWII).

It was said about 129,000 people were killed.

Japan announced a surrender on August 15, 1945.  It wasn’t until the signing on September 2, 1945 that the WWII ended.

Today this holiday focuses on anti-war and anti-nuclear discussions and demonstrations, which is held annually on August 6. Some people may call this day Anti-Nuclear Day.

Fun & Interesting Facts About August 6

First published August 4, 2018. Last updated or republished August 6, 2020.