There was a time when singing the National Anthem carried with it a sense of reverence and made the sentimental among us misty eyed. On the Sunday before the fourth of July, it was common for churches to weave patriotic songs and historical readings into the liturgy. Nothing felt incongruent
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone– for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men
Matthew 10:39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. John 12:23-25 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and