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  Mayflower - www.britannica.com Although I’m tempted to write another article on the lawlessness we see, I’m not. Instead, I’m going to focus on good, especially since we are about to celebrate A m e r i c a ’ s 2 5 0 th B i r t h d a y . Lately, as I travel from here to there, I am blessed by the A m e r i c a 2 5 0 decorations. I have no idea the political beliefs of those who dwell in the beautifully adorned homes, but I know in my heart they love our country and are proud to be an A m e r i c a n .   Have you seen any of the interviews with World Cup Soccer Games visitors? These international guests can’t seem to say enough good about how amazing A m e r i c a is—that it is unlike any other country in the world—and how our people are so friendly.   While their words make my heart swell with gratitude, I know why we are this different, and so do you. A m e r i c a ’s g o o d n e s s came because it was founded on the One True and Living God, H i s g ...

FLAG robert-linder-fcFEnjBmm14-unsplash   Help us, LORD. Help us to hold on to the Democratic Republic of the U n i t e d S t a t e s o f A m e r i c a —this land You gave us all those years ago. Help us to remember the former things: The wars that were fought, the men who died, first to make this country free, and then to keep it free and preserve our O N E N a t i o n u n d e r G o d . We look to You for salvation—both physically and spiritually—for You are God, and there is no other. [1] There is none like You who has declared the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things not yet done.   For You were the One who said, “My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.” [2]   Thank You, LORD God Almighty, for the prosperity You have given A m e r i c a and the f r e e d o m we have enjoyed for the past 2 5 0 y e a r s . But this land, this nation, You established as Your missionary nation to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and tell t...

    FLAG robert-linder-fcFEnjBmm14-unsplash Almost fifty years ago now, my daughter and I took part in America’s 200 th Birthday with our church at the time, St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ. Lorrie was only eleven months old and not walking. So, when we marched in Salem, Ohio’s parade down State Street, you guessed it, I carried her the whole way. But at age 23, that wasn’t a problem for me.   Lorrie and I sported matching 1776 dresses and bonnets I had made, which remain hanging in my closet (I can’t bear to part with them). Before the parade, the women’s group at St. Jacob’s held a fashion show. All who were participating had the privilege of modeling their dresses. It was so fun, and I felt honored to be a part of my country’s celebration.   In 1976, it never occurred to me I would be able to celebrate America’s 250 th Birthday , yet here I am, much older, and I hope, wiser. Today, May 15, 2026, marks fifty days until this second monumental celeb...