I pledge allegiance
to the cross
that Jesus Christ died on.
And to the salvation
for which it stands
one way,
through Christ
unconditional
with forgiveness and eternity
for all….. who place their trust in Him.
…..Dan at aslowerpace dot net
Archive for July, 2011
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.
…..Dan at aslowerpace dot net
Today I hope you take the time to be thankful for all that God has blessed you with. And if you live in the United States, you have additional liberties, rights and privileges that other’s elsewhere in the world do not — which calls for more thanks.
I love hearing our national anthem — the “Star-Spangled Banner“. I love the fact that they play it before sporting events. I love seeing others give it the same respect and reverence as I do — standing, removing their hat, and saluting or putting their right hand over their heart. However, I did not know until today that there were additional stanzas. How cool is that? And the fourth one is particularly impactful.
O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war’s desolation.
Blest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: “In God is our trust;”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Here is a video of an old, proud Marine singing it.
Because freedom isn’t free!
…..Dan at aslowerpace dot net
I love the 4th of July! And I love fireworks! Put ’em both together on our property, add about 100 people and you have a great celebration.
The video below is our rain shortened display in celebration of our great country’s birthday.
2011 Thunder Over Finchville on Vimeo.
God bless America!
…..Dan at aslowerpace dot net
I just returned from an awesome patriotic worship service at our home church. The men’s choir belted out some inspiring patriotic hymns, a recognition was given to all branches of the military and to those who have served, and the sermon was (as it is frequently) impactful and hit home.
While I am proud to be an American, as a believer in Jesus Christ, my home and true citizenship is in heaven. And it is through repentance, forgiveness and salvation where we find our true freedom.
One quote really hit home for this 4th of July holiday weekend. It was:
“The statue (of Liberty) liberates the citizen.
The cross liberates the soul.”
God bless the United States of America!
…..Dan at aslowerpace dot net
The quote below was in my morning devotions. It is particularly relevant because more and more in today’s culture public and private opinion standing as fact or gospel.
“Opinion is no substitute for the truth of God’s word.”
Amen!
…..Dan at aslowerpace dot net
