At times, the magnitude of America’s social ills seems overwhelming. The “do-gooder” advocates claim there is never enough time to address all of the issues and the political pundits claim we must just accept this depleted state of affairs as the new normal, and just throw more taxpayer money at them. I disagree with both. If … Continue reading
Posted in July 2014 …
The Miracle of Motherhood – Jennie Finch
“A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It’s unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing.”
The Sacrament of Marriage – Ogden Nash
“To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it whenever you’re right, shut up.”
4th of July Pronouncement – John Adams – Founding Father of United States of America
“The Declaration of Independence laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity.” How is it that we have lost sight of this essential element of America’s greatness? Pray for its return. kqd
Happy 4th of July America!!!
“[The Fourth of July] ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.” John Adams. Even to this very day, this is wonderful advice! kqd
What the 4th of July Means to Me – President Ronald Reagan
This was written in 1981, just after Mr. Reagan was elected President of the United States for the first time. kqd “For one who was born and grew up in the small towns of the Midwest, there is a special kind of nostalgia about the Fourth of July. Somewhere in our [youth], we began to … Continue reading
4th of July Secret – U. S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis
“Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness, and courage, to be the secret of liberty.” Although I disagree with most of Justice Brandeis views, this quote rings true. kqd
4th of July Prayer of Fidelity – Samuel Adams – Signer of the Declaration of Independence
“We have this day [4th of July] restored the Sovereign to whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in Heaven, and from the rising, to the setting of the sun, let His Kingdom come.”
4th of July Warning for Christian Americans – Billy Graham
Billy Graham’s wife Ruth died in 2007. And although he wrote the following letter in 2012, it still rings true today. Please pray for Christian America on the 4th of July. We must persevere in our belief that America’s traditions, based on the tenets of Christianity, are the best hope for the future of this … Continue reading