05/26/2026
Last week, many gathered at the National Mall to Rededicate America to God.
The National School Chaplain Association honors the Rededication of America as One Nation Under God. 250 years of blessings and endurance established upon faith. A reiteration follows, that only by God’s providence will flourishing continue.
America’s rededication is a declaration that revives the spiritually binding covenant of blessing and protection. History records undeniable divine interventions that formed and saved America in its infancy and through the years.
From the school house to the White House, Chaplains have been a presence that stabilizes the culture. The very fabric of thriving-societies is woven in godly principles.
Chaplains have been part of the backbone of American history and carry hope for tomorrow. They provide support through the worst of times and the best of times. The National School Chaplain Association is dedicated to supplying and sustaining this vital role.
Chaplains care for the distressed and the blessed. Officiating Chaplains conduct ceremonies of dedication, oaths of office, federal, state and congressional meetings; as well as weddings and funerals. The structural framework called America incorporates chaplaincy representing God in military, civilian and secular spaces.
Schools need a rededication of the same vital chaplain service
Today’s students are in need of what the original American schools once had. Schools were strong in spelling, math and citizenship. Reading opened understanding beyond the isolated and small wooden school house.
History, science, mental/physical health, structure, government and social principles were based out of a comprehensive book: The Bible. It contains answers to life’s questions and the fulfillment of a common yearning for something bigger than ourselves.
The Bible was America’s first text book
Unable to import Bibles in 1782, “Robert Aitken, the official printer of the Continental Congress, approached Congress for permission to print Bibles. He explained that his Bible would be “a neat edition of the Holy Scriptures for the use of schools.” (p. 188, The American Story, The Beginnings by David and Tim Barton, 2020 wallbuilders.com)
Biblical principles of integrity, purpose, sacrifice and honor underpin the need for education, accountability and stewardship of land (national patriotism) law and order with the understanding of the price of freedom.
Chaplains model sacrifice and sacred Honor
Arlington National Cemetery dedicated "Chaplains Hill" with monuments honoring Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish chaplains who lost their lives in service.
A dedicated memorial honors Four Chaplains (a rabbi, a Catholic priest, and two Protestant ministers) who selflessly gave their life jackets to save others as the USAT Dorchester sank in 1943.
Memorial plaques dedicate honor to fallen institutional chaplains, such as FDNY Chaplain Monsignor John E. Delendick.
“Chaplain John Rosbrugh was the first U.S. Army chaplain killed in battle….With the outbreak of war and the defeat of the revolutionary forces at Fort Washington, George Washington wrote a letter to the citizens of Northampton Pennsylvania calling on them to assist the Continental Army. Reverend Rosbrugh read the letter to his congregation, followed by a sermon featuring Judges 5:23.” Rosbrugh inspired men in his congregation to join the Continental Army, they agreed on one condition, that he lead them as commander. https://thechaplainkit.com/history/army-chaplaincy/first-army-chaplain-killed-in-war/
Sadly, modern schools have missed learning these examples of love for God and Country. The freedoms now enjoyed have lately been trodden underfoot. Clearly, without the implementation of this nation’s rededication, and the support of school chaplains; the value of love, stability and honor is lost.
Why Rededicate America as One Nation Under God?
The answer is self-evident. Loving others more than self comes from the Divine who is love. It is the self-governing source that supersedes rules and mere human capacity.
A nation set apart for God, carries a self-evident distinction. A posture of humility maintains it. Prayer and devotion, in a genuinely abiding relationship that builds mutual trust and confidence for results. Prayer is always appropriate; especially when it’s not reserved for only during a national crisis.
One Nation Under God matters because when love, mutual respect, honesty, integrity and faith with spiritual empowerment are missing; there is no restraint from chaos and destruction. There remains uproar, stealing, deception, loss of purpose, loss of ingenuity and collective thriving.
Students need God’s protection. Secular methods alone fail. School Shootings, increased depression and rising su***de rates along with declining academic excellence are symptoms of a systemic warning to our nation.
America must go back to the beginning and hold fast to the foundation that made it the greatest nation in the world.
“The entitlement mentality, the victim mentality and absence of true identity are as destructive as cancer. Even though real circumstances are the cause of such state of minds, the real issue is deception. Lies can cost as many lives as cancer. Meanwhile those deceptive thought patterns further steal all quality of life.” (Experienced and observed: Kozar 2026)
America was founded on determination for a better life regardless of the past restrictions, willingness to work, value of family and unrelenting faith in God.
Chaplains guide students, and others, to see beyond their circumstances. As challenging as they may be, circumstances do not define you.
America holds 96% of the world’s patents. Such ingenuity comes from freedom to excel and is rewarded by ownership. Godly ethics maintain checks and balances for the good of all mankind.
Schools need a fresh look at what made America Great. All civilian and military sectors require strength and faith to rise above mediocrity, not only to survive but to thrive.
A rededication to a sovereign God, the Creator, is the basis of One Nation Under God wherein is a wellspring of creativity and wellbeing.
National School Chaplains Association exists to serve American Schools and beyond.
https://www.nsca.global/editorials/uq0afg1tk40208g8c59ut73mrfb9ei
America’s Re-dedication to God, Chaplains Agree
