2013-11-11T06:00:03-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/patriotism/ http://faithgateway.com/veterans-day-shield-strength/ 2013-11-11T06:00:03-05:00 Captain Russell Rippetoe was serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom in March 2003. Previously, while serving in Afghanistan, Rippetoe saw men die, which brought a renewal to his Christian faith and a new passion for the Bible. On the chain around his neck, he wore a “Shield of Strength,” a one-by-two-inch emblem displaying a U.S. flag […] http://peggiesplace.com/july4.htm 2010-06-22T13:44:28-05:00 A patriotic page celebrating the United States of America - fun and faith for all! http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35253&columnid=3803 2008-11-03T12:31:45-05:00 Citizenship is our social conscientiousness in action for the management and tempering of our personal freedoms and liberties on behalf of the greater good of civil peace and prosperity. It is defined as being a good citizen by being a good Christian in... http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35252&columnid=3803 2008-11-03T12:29:43-05:00 The Character of Patriotism is defined as the loyalty and honor of one’s nationality. Patriotism, as a character, is the unconditional love for one’s native country or country of residence. It is demonstrated as an industrious involvement through allegiance