Hello, thank you so much for joining me today for Give Him 15.

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day.

Most people have little knowledge of this venerated man born as Maywin Sukat.

That's right, Maywin Suket.

For many people, tomorrow will simply be a day to wear some green, drink some green beer,

party alone.

But there's a rich history behind the story of this man.

St. Patrick is known as the patron saint of Ireland, and tomorrow, March 17, is the anniversary of his death.

It's worth noting that the Irish people, not the Catholic Church, were the ones to declare Patrick a saint.

Today, our friend Larry Tomzac, tells us more about this incredible man and why he is

celebrated. More than just history, Patrick's life gives us timeless lessons we can emulate.

The title of today's post is, 1500 years later, St. Patrick's Amazing Story.

And here is Larry's article. If you engage people in conversation about St. Patrick,

you may find them having a whiplash when you tell them

the real story versus the folklore. It's a great way to segue into possibly sharing your personal

testimony and the gospel. Did you know these factoids? Patrick was not Irish. As a young man, he had no interest in God.

He never drove out any snakes because there were none in Ireland. His use of a shamrock to teach the Trinity is cute for children,

but it's just a myth. There's no such thing as a leprechaun, no offense intended to you Celtics fans.

And Patrick didn't drink Guinness beer because it didn't exist.

Larry says, well, now I'm not a party pooper. I enjoy a celebration, but I enjoy it even more

when I understand what's legitimate and what's a legend.

Let's get beyond all the blarney, the green, the parades,

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