So... why do we make Shamrock decorations anyway?
God called Patrick to return to Ireland as a missionary. Patrick used a small three leaved plant growing there to help teach people about God. The Shamrock has three leaves in one
plant, helping to illustrate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit.
Three in One, One in Three!
I found the above note on St. Patrick's Shamrocks and Ireland on the Veggie Tales web site.
God called Patrick to return to Ireland as a missionary. Patrick used a small three leaved plant growing there to help teach people about God. The Shamrock has three leaves in one
plant, helping to illustrate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit.Three in One, One in Three!
I found the above note on St. Patrick's Shamrocks and Ireland on the Veggie Tales web site.
It made me think about St. Patrick this year more than I have ever thought before. What man, or person, would willingly go back to the country that enslaved them? Wouldn't it be 
like us getting captured and tortured or enslaved by some other country for years, then being set free, and going back there to help the hurting people of the country. I know I would have a hard time doing that. It is hard to be nice to the people here that I don't like. I can't imagine being called to do something bigger! It shows how God can change a man and change a heart. It really re-invigorates my love and commitment to him.
like us getting captured and tortured or enslaved by some other country for years, then being set free, and going back there to help the hurting people of the country. I know I would have a hard time doing that. It is hard to be nice to the people here that I don't like. I can't imagine being called to do something bigger! It shows how God can change a man and change a heart. It really re-invigorates my love and commitment to him. Just trusting and knowing that he can do anything. Through God, all things are possible. 
For St. Patricks Day this year, we had such a great green time! We had a green dinner, a green dessert,
played green memory and St. Patrick's Day bingo (thanks to Executive Homeaker). I did forget to call the "Greene's" but they are not so Irish, so I'm sure I'll be forgiven.
For St. Patricks Day this year, we had such a great green time! We had a green dinner, a green dessert,
played green memory and St. Patrick's Day bingo (thanks to Executive Homeaker). I did forget to call the "Greene's" but they are not so Irish, so I'm sure I'll be forgiven.
I love all the green! Hope you guys had a great St. Patricks day!
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