Category Archives: America

WE NEED TO CALL ON THE LORD!

We look at the things occurring in our world today – many times with hopelessness and apathy. We think we are powerless to do anything so we give up. Is this the spirit our nation was founded on? What if … Continue reading

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IN EVERYTHING, GIVE THANKS!

Americans will soon sit down to a sumptuous dinner and feast on foods served only on special occasions.  As we fill our tummies with goodies, let’s try to focus on those who don’t have such bounty. Maybe you are faced … Continue reading

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GOD USES ORDINARY PEOPLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE EXTRAORDINARY

Last night I watched a program on the history channel which appeared to discredit our founding fathers by exposing all the secrets they could possibly dig up.  At first I thought I was watching an episode of TMZ, but this was … Continue reading

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GOD BLESS OUR HEROES

“Saving Private Ryan,” dealt with the invasion of Normandy and visually shared the fear and anticipation of war.  Young men huddled together, helmeted, bayonets fixed and a look of fear and terror written on their faces – sailing into certain … Continue reading

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I DON’T WANNA BE A PUPPET! i WANNA BE A REAL PERSON!

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Today our children cannot imagine a place where black people weren’t allowed to use the same … Continue reading

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OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE ….

Yesterday we attended a Veteran’s Day program at our church school.  This has become an annual tradition for them and is extremely moving and inspirational.  Words were said regarding the price paid for freedom and the pain suffered on our … Continue reading

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THE END OR JUST THE BEGINNING?

OK, it’s over – all the hullabaloo and hip-hip hooray – all the millions of dollars wasted on political advertising – all the hidden agendas, the special interest groups, the futile attempts by those who would change the course of … Continue reading

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MY PRIVILEDGE – MY VOICE

My country has been changing, but her spirit never dies, Her people are the core of her, not all the evil lies. So many lives have gone before to hold her flag with pride. So many tears have long been … Continue reading

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