I'll likely watch the fireworks this weekend. I can "Ooh" and "Ahh" with the best.
I remember several years ago landing a Dulles Airport on the evening of the Fourth. As the plane descended it was interesting to see various communities' displays blossoming below. They look a lot bigger from down here.
Though the cumulative force of patriotism is a powerful force, it can become an evil power, or it can devolve into weakness, unless it is imbued with a far greater might--that of a people whose collective will is to do what is right.
In short, as important as our armed forces are, our ultimate strength will not be seen on the battle fields, or political campaigns, this weekend, but in our pulpits and pews.
Let's band together to pray for our nation. I'll be talking about that this Sunday at CBC.
Here are three websites, two mine and one from a cyber-friend I respect, that take this thought further.
http://hoggback.blogspot.com/
http://hoggback.blogspot.com/
http://thinkpoint.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/before-we-celebrate-freedom/
On the Birthday of our Nation it's STTA.
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