WHAT MAKES ME SMILE

The sunshine on my face,

The Son shining in my heart,

The flowers growing on the ground,

The flowers growing in my spirit.

The wind whispering in the trees,

God whispering in my ear.

by Katrina Edwards

OUR FLAG

Stars in the blue, stripes red and white;

In the flash of guns they've been seen at night.

On the sinking ship in days modern or past

This flag breathed defiance, secured to the mast.

In times of peace while men onward plod,

This flag still led them nearer to God.

Wherever it flies, kissed by the air,

There is freedom of worship of God in prayer.

This veteran lies at last at peace,

And his guns of war must forever cease.

Our flag in its beauty has come to rest

Like the palm of God on the silent breast.

For those who die or for those who live

This flag is only for all who give.

Submitted by Otis Rainwater