Waving Old Glory
A reading for today: Romans 13:1-7
I pledge allegiance to the flag
Of the United States of America
And to the Republic for which it stands
One nation under God,
With liberty and justice for all.
--Our forebearers
In a few days we will have an opportunity to celebrate Flag Day. Millions of Americans, including this chaplain, can acknowledge strong emotions about our flag. Many of us fly our flag in the morning and take it in at night, others have opted to light their flag and fly it boldly day and night (even if it means a few cents more on the electric bill).
Flags are important in uniting groups of people. Citizens who carry similarly strong emotions that we do inhabit each and every country of the world. Whenever we gather for the summer or winter Olympics, we witness this truth as the national anthem of the country is played while the flag is raised and tears of joy and pride well up in the gold medalist's eyes.
Our pledge to our flag contains a powerful phrase “with liberty and justice for all.” This is a phrase worthy of some sincere reflection. It is a phrase that sounds pretty inclusive. It is a phrase that deserves continued dialogue and discussion. Clearly, there are many struggles ahead for all of this global village, a world filled with many patriotic people in every country.
Today I give thanks for this land and for our old red, white and blue. I also proudly have the flags of every country I’ve visited displayed in our home as an expression of my solidarity with all creation. May we each do our part to bring liberty and justice for all.
--Ben Keckler
06.09.11
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Friday, June 5, 2009
Daily Devotion - Friday, June 5
Preparing for Flag Day
Something you might want to read: Romans 13: 1-7
I pledge allegiance to the flag
Of the United States of America
And to the Republic for which it stands
One nation under God,
With liberty and justice for all.
--Revised version
Original version written in 1892
by Francis Bellamy
Flag Day is coming up soon-- June 14th to be precise. Over the years I have enjoyed a number of travels that have deepened my strong emotions about flags. Some of us put out our flag in the morning and take it in at night, others have opted to light their flag and fly it boldly day and night (even if it means a few cents more on the electric bill).
Flags are important in uniting groups of people. Citizens of every country of the world carry those same strong emotions about their flag that we do about ours. Whenever we gather for the summer or winter Olympics, we witness this truth as the national anthem of the country is played while the flag is raised and tears of joy and pride well up in the gold medalist’s eyes.
Our pledge to our flag contains a powerful phrase “with liberty and justice for all.” This is a phrase worthy of some sincere reflection. It is a phrase that sounds pretty inclusive. It is a phrase that deserves continued dialog and discussion. Clearly, there are many struggles ahead for all in this global village, a world filled with many patriotic people in every country.
Give thanks today and in the coming days for this land and for our old red, white and blue. May we each do our part to bring liberty and justice for all.
--Ben Keckler
06.05.09
Something you might want to read: Romans 13: 1-7
I pledge allegiance to the flag
Of the United States of America
And to the Republic for which it stands
One nation under God,
With liberty and justice for all.
--Revised version
Original version written in 1892
by Francis Bellamy
Flag Day is coming up soon-- June 14th to be precise. Over the years I have enjoyed a number of travels that have deepened my strong emotions about flags. Some of us put out our flag in the morning and take it in at night, others have opted to light their flag and fly it boldly day and night (even if it means a few cents more on the electric bill).
Flags are important in uniting groups of people. Citizens of every country of the world carry those same strong emotions about their flag that we do about ours. Whenever we gather for the summer or winter Olympics, we witness this truth as the national anthem of the country is played while the flag is raised and tears of joy and pride well up in the gold medalist’s eyes.
Our pledge to our flag contains a powerful phrase “with liberty and justice for all.” This is a phrase worthy of some sincere reflection. It is a phrase that sounds pretty inclusive. It is a phrase that deserves continued dialog and discussion. Clearly, there are many struggles ahead for all in this global village, a world filled with many patriotic people in every country.
Give thanks today and in the coming days for this land and for our old red, white and blue. May we each do our part to bring liberty and justice for all.
--Ben Keckler
06.05.09
Friday, June 13, 2008
Daily Devotions - Friday, June 13
Waving Old Glory
A reading for today: Romans 13: 1-7
I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
--Revised pledge, original pledge written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy
Tomorrow is Flag Day. Millions of Americans, including this chaplain, can acknowledge strong emotions about our flag. Many of us fly our flag in the morning and take it in at night, others have opted to light their flag and fly it boldly day and night (even if it means a few cents more on the electric bill).
Flags are important in uniting groups of people. Citizens who carry similarly strong emotions that we do inhabit each and every country of the world. Whenever we gather for the summer or winter Olympics, we witness this truth as the national anthem of the country is played while the flag is raised and tears of joy and pride well up in the gold medalist's eyes.
Our pledge to our flag contains a powerful phrase “with liberty and justice for all.” This is a phrase worthy of some sincere reflection. It is a phrase that sounds pretty inclusive. It is a phrase that deserves continued dialogue and discussion. Clearly, there are many struggles ahead for all of this global village, a world filled with many patriotic people in every country.
Give thanks today for this land and for our old red, white and blue. May we each do our part to bring liberty and justice for all.
A prayer for today: God of the nations, thank you for the blessings we enjoy. Amen.
Ben Keckler
06.13.08
A reading for today: Romans 13: 1-7
I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
--Revised pledge, original pledge written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy
Tomorrow is Flag Day. Millions of Americans, including this chaplain, can acknowledge strong emotions about our flag. Many of us fly our flag in the morning and take it in at night, others have opted to light their flag and fly it boldly day and night (even if it means a few cents more on the electric bill).
Flags are important in uniting groups of people. Citizens who carry similarly strong emotions that we do inhabit each and every country of the world. Whenever we gather for the summer or winter Olympics, we witness this truth as the national anthem of the country is played while the flag is raised and tears of joy and pride well up in the gold medalist's eyes.
Our pledge to our flag contains a powerful phrase “with liberty and justice for all.” This is a phrase worthy of some sincere reflection. It is a phrase that sounds pretty inclusive. It is a phrase that deserves continued dialogue and discussion. Clearly, there are many struggles ahead for all of this global village, a world filled with many patriotic people in every country.
Give thanks today for this land and for our old red, white and blue. May we each do our part to bring liberty and justice for all.
A prayer for today: God of the nations, thank you for the blessings we enjoy. Amen.
Ben Keckler
06.13.08
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