Sarah Pruitt recently wrote about Labor Day on History.com, reviewing the complicated history that led to this holiday that celebrates work in our nation. “Today many Americans see Labor Day as time off from work, an opportunity to enjoy a barbecue with friends and family and a final moment of summertime relaxation before the busy […]
Happy Independence Day
America is rather young! Thinking about our Fourth of July celebrations this year, I am reminded that our nation is not quite 250 years old. That’s fairly young compared to many countries in the world who measure their ages in the hundreds and thousands of years. But what we lack in age we have made up for […]
Happy Father’s Day!
Today we remember the fathers and father figures in our lives. Despite what we think about when we look back at our dads, they were, along with our mothers, the most important people in our lives while we were growing up. And even if another took his place, we can know that God created our […]
Freedom is Not Bought Cheaply
[Address During Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery] My fellow citizens: In America’s cities and towns today, flags will be placed on graves in cemeteries; public officials will speak of the sacrifice and the valor of those whose memory we honor. In 1863, when he dedicated a small cemetery in Pennsylvania marking a terrible […]
What’s So Good about Good Friday?
Good Friday is observed in what is known as Holy Week in the Christian tradition. Historically, Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem among a crowd of well-wishers waving palm branches at Him as He rode by. The Bible reveals a number of events during the succeeding days, including the […]
Do You Have a Christmas Story?
Much of the world is celebrating Christmas this weekend. Even in cultures that do not have a heritage of Christianity, people everywhere know something about the Christmas season, whether about the Christ-child in the manger or the big guy in the red suit with all the reindeer. Christmas is literally a global holiday. Of course, […]
Celebrating Freedom and Independence
Kerry J. Byrne wrote recently of a truly patriotic American named Julia Ward Howe: “Howe (1819-1910) gave the United States — and the world — some of the most inspirational words ever written. She penned “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” in November 1861, during a wartime tour of Washington, D.C., as Americans realized with […]
A Symbol of our Freedom
There are a lot of national holidays in America. Several of them are patriotic. One of the lesser noticed holidays that speaks to our national pride is Flag Day, occurring on June 14 every years. Here are some facts about this well-deserved remembrance of this honored symbol of our nation’s freedom from History.com: When the […]
The Quiet Sacrifice of Heroes
Service is basic to most cultures. Someone is always in service to someone else. That’s been true throughout history. Even in our homes, serving one another is vital for harmony and growth in our relationships. A healthy marriage practices mutual service, out of love and devotion. Our children see this devotion and, hopefully, will emulate […]
Easter: A Time For Renewal
For about 2,000 years, the Western world has celebrated Easter as a memorial to life given and life received. For Christianity (including the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions), Easter Day is the Sunday morning that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, securing life everlasting to those who believe in His message of life. […]
Merry Christmas
All of us at Core Technology Solutions wish you a blessed Christmas celebration as you remember the Baby in Bethlehem who made it all possible. Enjoy the season with family and friends, grateful for all that has been yours to celebrate in 2021. Merry Christmas!
Thank God! The President Makes a Proclamation
With all of the stress of 2021 that has so visibly shaken our nation, our economy, and our families, we often forget that we, as humans and as Americans, are truly blessed. It is easy to look around horizontally at life and see jobs disappear, prices increase, and a future that seems uncertain. However, when […]
Thank You for Serving!
Words are not adequate to describe the appreciation that we all feel toward those who have served our country here and overseas. Since the first war to win the freedom of the fledgling thirteen colonies until today, millions of men and women have proudly put on the uniform to stand in the gap for the […]
15 Great Speeches to Remind America what Independence Day is About | Hillsdale College
Want some inspiration to season your love for America? Read this account at Hillsdale College of some the of the greatest patriotic speeches in our nation’s history that describe “not only…the creation of a new nation, but the creation of a new civilization, one founded on the principles of freedom, self-government, and equality. Here are […]
Vote Today!
Election day is one of the most important days in the life of our nation. American citizens have been given the right, duty, and responsibility to vote their conscience and have their voices heard about candidates and issues at the local, state, and national level. This American privilege is a call for celebration, so get […]
Happy Independence Day!
The 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 […]
Celebrate | Flag Day 2020
When the American Revolution broke out in 1775, the colonists weren’t fighting united under a single flag. Instead, most regiments participating in the war for independence against the British fought under their own flags. In June of 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army—a unified colonial fighting force—with the […]
The Nobility of the American Soldier
While the history of Memorial Day dates back to the end of the Civil War, the import and meaning of this day of remembrance have taken on a much broader scope to include all American soldiers who gave their very lives to secure and ensure the freedom of all American citizens. We often call them […]
Happy Easter
Core Technology Solutions wishes you and your family a blessed Easter celebration during this time of crisis and challenge in our world. May you find the singular hope that so defined the first Easter so long ago. To learn more about what Easter is all about, click here.
Getting Your Remote Work Routine Right
Everyone is making adjustments with work, family, school, and social life. There’s a lot that can elevate the stress, but there are also practical helps to alleviate some of these challenges. Leadership mentor and best-selling author Michael Hyatt has prepared a practical and focused resource on working remote in these difficult times. Click here to […]
