By end of 1917 Jewish Welfare Board (JWB) was asked to recruit rabbis to serve in Chaplain Corps. Many Jewish doughboys had complained they had not seen one Jewish chaplain during their entire military career. Jewish volunteers accounted for 20 percent of all American land and sea forces.

The War Department had authorized one rabbi for every 1,200 men, but it was estimated recruitment only amounted to one per 10,000 Jews. In order to expand this coverage, JWB furnished a Ford automobile for each rabbi, making them, as one chaplain said, envy of all of France."

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Rejoice and be glad! God has given us life—abundant life—through Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus cared so much for us that he laid down His life for us. But before He died for us, He showed us how to live our lives. Life is caring for other guy. Jesus cared for others. Life is participating. Jesus participated in joyful occasions like wedding feasts. He healed others by His touch, with His words, and by His love.

Jesus was at times angry with hypocrites, and He expressed His anger openly. He was at times tired, and would remove Himself from crowds. Most of time Jesus was met by rejection of men. And rejection was most often from very people He was helping. There was a time that He even wept. Jesus punctuated life with His very soul and spirit. He was emotionally involved with life. How about you? Are you involved in life? Are you making your mark in world? If not, let me encourage you to start living with meaning and purpose. Punctuate your life with Christ Jesus.

Keep faith. Stay course. Jesus is coming again for you and me, but until He appears—enjoy life.

Pastor Tdash