06/01/2026
DEVOTIONS BY DON:
Each holiday in June is significant. Juneteenth marked freedom from slavery and the work on that dream continues. Father’s Day remains an opportunity for another new tie- of course my preference would be milkshakes, cream filled donuts and burgers on the grill!! That leaves us with Flag Day.
Because of the 250 Celebration, Flag Day takes on a bit more meaning. During the last 25 years or so, the Flag has faced a number of reactions- patriotism, rejection, joy, burning, divisions, pride, etc. Our Flag speaks to our freedom and the cost to maintain it. This June 14, and beyond, my prayer is for our citizens to see and understand the sacrifice and service of faithful men and women from the 1770’s through 2026.
Without being preachy, please honor and respect the Flag- as well as the liberty, justice, and freedom it represents. An old song says- she’s a grand old Flag- it may be because I’m now over 70, or because I look back at my grandfather’s influence- but when I see our Flag in the breeze and the Stars and Stripes boldly lifted up- no other flag of any other nation comes close. If that sounds bias- so be it. The Lord bless you all as your families gather together to celebrate the birth and growth of America!!