A Prayer for Independence Day

Good and gracious God, you have given us the privilege and the responsibility of living in the most resourceful land in the world. From sea to shining sea most of us enjoy unparalleled freedom, comfortable homes, nutritious meals, preferred vocations and unique...

Hypocritical Patriotism

Americans will pull out Old Glory this weekend to celebrate Independence Day. Coming off a war in Iraq and with soldiers still dying there, the mood is highly patriotic this July 4. In addition, we are only a couple of months away from the second anniversary of the...