Marchin’

Saturday’s military parade drew celebrations and protests over the weekend. 

The White House hosted the largest military parade in decades, commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with nearly 7,000 soldiers, 128 tanks, drones, and a robotic dog marching down Pennsylvania Ave. The parade, which fell on Trump’s 79th birthday, kicked off early due to forecasted thunderstorms and concluded with remarks from the President, who said the Army “keeps us free” and “makes us strong,” and fireworks.

Meanwhile, organizers of the “No Kings” protests say that millions of people gathered across all 50 states to protest the multi-million-dollar parade and Trump’s alleged abuse of power. 

Demonstrations turned violent in a few locations, including Portland, where crowds attempted to break into an immigration detention center, and Los Angeles, where officers were reportedly attacked with rocks, concrete, and fireworks.

Verse to consider whether you’re discussing the parade or the protests…“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 (CSB) (read full passage)