Freedom means a lot of things to different people, but what did it mean to those who established this country? Did it mean the freedom to be sinful and fulfill the lusts of the flesh, whatever they might be? Did it mean the freedom to do whatever?
We are endowed by our "Creator with certain, unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men ...", which is, of course, a quote from our Declaration of Independence in 1776, signed by 56 men who stated that the purpose of government is to protect our God-given rights.
Since the Founders acknowledged that our right to freedom comes from God, do you think that they believed that freedom was to be used for sinful behavior condemned by God? No! In their many writings, in the laws they made, and in their actions and policies, it is abundantly evident that they believed the freedom God gives us is to used for His purpose and pleasure, which means that freedom is to be used for good and not evil.
God is pleased when a person is fully alive, fulfilling the potential he has been given, and given the opportunity to achieve, produce and bless others with his gifts, making the world a better place! Hence, the Founders in 1787, placed in Article I, Sec. 8, the protection of intellectual property to do just that! They demonstrated in their policies the ideals of freedom.
God wants all persons to be treated fairly under the laws that are made. All people should be able to speak their minds about the government without fear of reprisal by an out of control, vindictive government administration. The people should not have to fear the government, and the government should always protect the rights of the people.
And that's a little bit of what freedom is supposed to be all about.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas from the moon, but not on the earth?
Around south Alabama we're saying, "Merry Christmas!" all over the place! Everywhere I go and everyone I see is smiling real friendly like and declaring a hearty, "Merry Christmas!" Because the Merry Christmas greeting is being threatened by the anti-God crowd, it's being celebrated around here like never before!
I couldn't help but think back to 1968 before our nation was "changed and transformed" by the politically correct gang, when Apollo 8, the 1st manned mission to circle the Moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve. Three astronauts-Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders-did a live t.v. broadcast, which was at the time, the most watched program ever. They showed pictures of the Earth and Moon seen from Apollo 8 and ended the broadcast taking turns reading from the book of Genesis. "We are now approaching a lunar sunrise and, for all the people back on Earth, the crew of Apollo 8 has a message that we would like to send to you. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth..'.And we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas-and God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth."
Americans were blessed that Christmas Eve fairly long ago with a "Merry Christmas" greeting from outer space to earth, a good reminder of the first Merry Christmas greeting from even farther in outer space-from heaven itself, "when God became man and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas "to the uttermost parts of the earth!" Merry Christmas forever and ever! Amen.
I couldn't help but think back to 1968 before our nation was "changed and transformed" by the politically correct gang, when Apollo 8, the 1st manned mission to circle the Moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve. Three astronauts-Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders-did a live t.v. broadcast, which was at the time, the most watched program ever. They showed pictures of the Earth and Moon seen from Apollo 8 and ended the broadcast taking turns reading from the book of Genesis. "We are now approaching a lunar sunrise and, for all the people back on Earth, the crew of Apollo 8 has a message that we would like to send to you. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth..'.And we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas-and God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth."
Americans were blessed that Christmas Eve fairly long ago with a "Merry Christmas" greeting from outer space to earth, a good reminder of the first Merry Christmas greeting from even farther in outer space-from heaven itself, "when God became man and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas "to the uttermost parts of the earth!" Merry Christmas forever and ever! Amen.
Monday, December 23, 2013
What Do I Want My Grandchildren To Learn? (These are a few of my favorite things...)
I love history. I haven't always love history, and in fact, found it quite boring until the Living Lord awakened me and began to show me what all He has done in history. Then I sat up and took notice. It was interesting. It was consuming. It was all about Him. It still is. I want my children, grandchildren and all people to learn about the wonders of the Lord in the history of the world, and most especially what He has done here in our great country.
My youngest grandchildren are Jack, about to be age 10, Anlynn, age 9, and Sam, about to be 8. I've been very blessed to be able to spend a lot of time with them, and it's one of the greatest joys of my life. I love to read to them and I choose very carefully the stories that teach timeless truths that will be interesting to them. I'm so thankful for what I've learned over the years that I can share frequently in a very natural way as I build a foundation for further learning. It's not for better grades in school for them but for being better fitted for life. It's a priority for me. I consider it a privilege, a pleasure, and a calling. There's so much I don't know, but what I have learned, I give to them as the opportunities arise.
Lately we've been crazy about a new card game called, "The Explorers", played like "Go Fish" but with about a dozen famous explorers to match up. It's been amazing the great history they're learning in the course of playing this exciting and sometimes boisterous card game! ( as they act out some of the daring deeds of these great men!) I'm very repetitive about the explorers backgrounds and achievements, but add on new information as we go. The cards themselves have some info, too, so anyone can use these and benefit from them.
What a blessing it's been! To me, sharing history is a way of honoring God and those who've gone before us that have left us so much to appreciate and emulate. We can't do that unless we know of it. St. Augustine once said, "What we don't know, we don't appreciate. What we don't appreciate, we discard." Let's turn that around: We and our posterity will not discard our country's history because we fully appreciate it, knowing it well. I love history.
My youngest grandchildren are Jack, about to be age 10, Anlynn, age 9, and Sam, about to be 8. I've been very blessed to be able to spend a lot of time with them, and it's one of the greatest joys of my life. I love to read to them and I choose very carefully the stories that teach timeless truths that will be interesting to them. I'm so thankful for what I've learned over the years that I can share frequently in a very natural way as I build a foundation for further learning. It's not for better grades in school for them but for being better fitted for life. It's a priority for me. I consider it a privilege, a pleasure, and a calling. There's so much I don't know, but what I have learned, I give to them as the opportunities arise.
Lately we've been crazy about a new card game called, "The Explorers", played like "Go Fish" but with about a dozen famous explorers to match up. It's been amazing the great history they're learning in the course of playing this exciting and sometimes boisterous card game! ( as they act out some of the daring deeds of these great men!) I'm very repetitive about the explorers backgrounds and achievements, but add on new information as we go. The cards themselves have some info, too, so anyone can use these and benefit from them.
What a blessing it's been! To me, sharing history is a way of honoring God and those who've gone before us that have left us so much to appreciate and emulate. We can't do that unless we know of it. St. Augustine once said, "What we don't know, we don't appreciate. What we don't appreciate, we discard." Let's turn that around: We and our posterity will not discard our country's history because we fully appreciate it, knowing it well. I love history.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
What do we want our children to learn? What kind of people do we want them to be?
That's a mighty big subject and one which won't be covered in one blog, but let's at least get started on it.
What kind of people do we want them to be? Do we want them to be honest? If so, then that has to be held up to them as desirable and attainable. It has to be modeled before them and praised not only when honesty is demonstrated by them, but also needs to be evident in what they see, hear, and experience in life. So, in their reading material and what they watch on t.v., honest people should be shown as admirable. Remember George Washington and the cherry tree that he chopped down but could not tell a lie about doing it? When that story was written, it was believed that stories illustrating the virtue of honesty were necessary to teach and train children. Do we really think that somehow children no longer need that training in honesty? Are we practicing that in our educational system?
I think that a lot of what children see today points them toward getting away with whatever they can, just so they don't get caught. Honesty is portrayed as a bit old fashioned, and only "losers" are really honest. Cheating is rampant and many times is just laughed about. The polls reveal that a lot of people are doing it. The newspaper headlines say that many teachers are cheating and helping students to do it, too!
Have we forgotten, or never learned, that lying is an abomination in the sight of God? That liars shall have no place in the kingdom of God? That one of the Ten Commandments given to us by God states, "Thou shall not bear false witness?" Since it's wrong in God's sight, shouldn't it be wrong in ours?
Children learn what they're taught. We just haven't focused on character building education for the most part. Has honesty been valued enough to be given priority in our children's education, both at home and at school? Years ago children were fed a steady diet of inspiring stories from the lives of good people who struggled through many hardships and handicaps to accomplish great deeds and become honorable people of good character.
What was it Teddy Roosevelt said? Something like, "To educate a child in mind but not morals creates a menace to society." It seems like we've been seeing more and more of that lately. Perhaps we need to take another look at what it takes to build good character in our children, if we want them to be people of integrity and good character. I believe we can find it if we look.
What kind of people do we want them to be? Do we want them to be honest? If so, then that has to be held up to them as desirable and attainable. It has to be modeled before them and praised not only when honesty is demonstrated by them, but also needs to be evident in what they see, hear, and experience in life. So, in their reading material and what they watch on t.v., honest people should be shown as admirable. Remember George Washington and the cherry tree that he chopped down but could not tell a lie about doing it? When that story was written, it was believed that stories illustrating the virtue of honesty were necessary to teach and train children. Do we really think that somehow children no longer need that training in honesty? Are we practicing that in our educational system?
I think that a lot of what children see today points them toward getting away with whatever they can, just so they don't get caught. Honesty is portrayed as a bit old fashioned, and only "losers" are really honest. Cheating is rampant and many times is just laughed about. The polls reveal that a lot of people are doing it. The newspaper headlines say that many teachers are cheating and helping students to do it, too!
Have we forgotten, or never learned, that lying is an abomination in the sight of God? That liars shall have no place in the kingdom of God? That one of the Ten Commandments given to us by God states, "Thou shall not bear false witness?" Since it's wrong in God's sight, shouldn't it be wrong in ours?
Children learn what they're taught. We just haven't focused on character building education for the most part. Has honesty been valued enough to be given priority in our children's education, both at home and at school? Years ago children were fed a steady diet of inspiring stories from the lives of good people who struggled through many hardships and handicaps to accomplish great deeds and become honorable people of good character.
What was it Teddy Roosevelt said? Something like, "To educate a child in mind but not morals creates a menace to society." It seems like we've been seeing more and more of that lately. Perhaps we need to take another look at what it takes to build good character in our children, if we want them to be people of integrity and good character. I believe we can find it if we look.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
What Would I Like To See In Education?
What would I like to see in education?
I'd like to see the first years of a child in a school setting begin around six years old. Prior to that time lots of great stories read by adults to children, "once upon a time, long, long ago, there lived,"...interesting to engage the mind, uplifting to reach the heart, moral lessons to fashion the soul and conscience.
The same should continue in the elementary grades with the students now reading themselves, but continuing to be read to by parents and teachers with more challenging material introduced and continued by both. From the beginning and throughout this time, there should be dramas, music, and art related to what's being enjoyed. Enjoyed! Introduction to the world and how we are to live in the world should be enjoyable! That's when the real desire to learn is fostered. The joy of discovery and the satisfaction of learning is developed during these early years.
Simple basic math taught in the early years builds a strong foundation for the more difficult, abstract math later "...line upon line, precept upon precept..." Seeing the order and structure of math helps children embrace order and structure in their own lives, in the classroom and beyond. Memorization of math facts builds a confidence within them that they've learned some things that never change, that there are absolutes in life. Respect for authority is a by product in learning absolutes.
Imagination and creativity must be encouraged and directed to that which is noble, true, and kind. These are the years when hearts are softened and tenderized to others and away from selfish concerns only.
I am aware that not all children have the benefit of a two parent home with these ideals being realized. But-it could be and should be done in every school throughout the country by teachers and pre-k teachers. Children need to be nurtured, trained, enjoyed and directed to that which is inspiring and good by caring adults. It's not to be rushed, rushed, rushed. It takes time, and the time it takes speaks volumes to children of their worth and and what life is all about.
I'd like to see the first years of a child in a school setting begin around six years old. Prior to that time lots of great stories read by adults to children, "once upon a time, long, long ago, there lived,"...interesting to engage the mind, uplifting to reach the heart, moral lessons to fashion the soul and conscience.
The same should continue in the elementary grades with the students now reading themselves, but continuing to be read to by parents and teachers with more challenging material introduced and continued by both. From the beginning and throughout this time, there should be dramas, music, and art related to what's being enjoyed. Enjoyed! Introduction to the world and how we are to live in the world should be enjoyable! That's when the real desire to learn is fostered. The joy of discovery and the satisfaction of learning is developed during these early years.
Simple basic math taught in the early years builds a strong foundation for the more difficult, abstract math later "...line upon line, precept upon precept..." Seeing the order and structure of math helps children embrace order and structure in their own lives, in the classroom and beyond. Memorization of math facts builds a confidence within them that they've learned some things that never change, that there are absolutes in life. Respect for authority is a by product in learning absolutes.
Imagination and creativity must be encouraged and directed to that which is noble, true, and kind. These are the years when hearts are softened and tenderized to others and away from selfish concerns only.
I am aware that not all children have the benefit of a two parent home with these ideals being realized. But-it could be and should be done in every school throughout the country by teachers and pre-k teachers. Children need to be nurtured, trained, enjoyed and directed to that which is inspiring and good by caring adults. It's not to be rushed, rushed, rushed. It takes time, and the time it takes speaks volumes to children of their worth and and what life is all about.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
"The Duke" said..'.
John Wayne passionately loved America and Americans. And Americans loved him right back. He once said, "Give the Americans a cause and there's nothing they can't do!" Don't you love that enthusiastic confidence that he had in us? I believe "the Duke" was right because we've proven it time and again. But the American people have to know there is a cause, and that may be the problem we're facing today.
Many Americans don't realize that our schools have been nationalized, with Washington D.C. Dept. of Education dictating the curriculum. It's been moving in that direction for many years now, but speeded up after the Dept. of Education was established under Jimmy Carter. The National Education Association played "Let's Make a Deal" with him, pledging their support for his presidency in return for the new agency and cabinet position being created. (Even though it was unconstitutional)
The Common Core/Obama Core Education System puts the nails in the coffin, so to speak. It is the end of education as we have known it. It is the final part - the completion - the total transformation of America's school system, with the authority and power of the parents and local boards of education usurped. Both parents and boards continue to exist but have absolutely no control over education under the Common Core/College and Career Readiness Standards. 85% of the curriculum with its' anti-American, anti-Christian bias is copyrighted and cannot be changed by states, local boards or parents.
The way to change it is state by state, with the legislatures repealing and defunding it. We've got to let everyone know about it so we can work together with our legislatures to remove it. Protecting our children and preserving our republic is a worthwhile "cause." Give us a cause and there's nothing we can't do!
Many Americans don't realize that our schools have been nationalized, with Washington D.C. Dept. of Education dictating the curriculum. It's been moving in that direction for many years now, but speeded up after the Dept. of Education was established under Jimmy Carter. The National Education Association played "Let's Make a Deal" with him, pledging their support for his presidency in return for the new agency and cabinet position being created. (Even though it was unconstitutional)
The Common Core/Obama Core Education System puts the nails in the coffin, so to speak. It is the end of education as we have known it. It is the final part - the completion - the total transformation of America's school system, with the authority and power of the parents and local boards of education usurped. Both parents and boards continue to exist but have absolutely no control over education under the Common Core/College and Career Readiness Standards. 85% of the curriculum with its' anti-American, anti-Christian bias is copyrighted and cannot be changed by states, local boards or parents.
The way to change it is state by state, with the legislatures repealing and defunding it. We've got to let everyone know about it so we can work together with our legislatures to remove it. Protecting our children and preserving our republic is a worthwhile "cause." Give us a cause and there's nothing we can't do!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Dictatorship
A dictatorship is the simplest form of government because it requires nothing more from the people than obedience to the dictates of the dictator. The people don't have to be informed on the issues or evaluate them in the light of some standard, such as a constitution. There wouldn't need to be a constitution because whatever the dictator wants would be done, regardless of any objections. But if a constitution remained, it would be ignored by the dictator anyway, and thus rendered useless.
In a federal republic such as ours, under the rule of law, not the rule of man, the people are responsible for their government. The plan of government must be learned and understood by the people so that they can protect their freedoms. The people have to be alert to any infringement of their rights and take action to remove those threats. The people have to vet their representatives thoroughly to make certain that the rule of law, not the rule of man will be upheld. This requires time, effort, and commitment to this lifestyle that ends only at death.
In today's world the people are just too busy to bother with maintaining a federal republic, and are opting for a dictatorship. It's must easier-doesn't require any thought, study or action on behalf of their country. A dictatorship can be established right under the noses of the people when they are not paying attention, so it's accepted by default, not conscious choice. It's easy, it's simple, and life goes on. A country is changed and transformed from within by the people. A bloodless coup d'etat into a dictatorship.
In a federal republic such as ours, under the rule of law, not the rule of man, the people are responsible for their government. The plan of government must be learned and understood by the people so that they can protect their freedoms. The people have to be alert to any infringement of their rights and take action to remove those threats. The people have to vet their representatives thoroughly to make certain that the rule of law, not the rule of man will be upheld. This requires time, effort, and commitment to this lifestyle that ends only at death.
In today's world the people are just too busy to bother with maintaining a federal republic, and are opting for a dictatorship. It's must easier-doesn't require any thought, study or action on behalf of their country. A dictatorship can be established right under the noses of the people when they are not paying attention, so it's accepted by default, not conscious choice. It's easy, it's simple, and life goes on. A country is changed and transformed from within by the people. A bloodless coup d'etat into a dictatorship.
Friday, November 29, 2013
This morning I was quite taken by thoughts of God's excessive, extravagant love for us as revealed in nature. I pray that we'll all have eyes to see it and just wallow in it. Did that conjure up a picture of rolling around in it, reveling in it, experiencing it to the fullest? That's exactly what I intended to convey, beginning with me. And my desire is to give glory to God, our Creator, for the fresh air in every crisp breeze, every shade of green and the beautiful golds, reds, oranges, and yellows in the trees, with the sunlight dancing among the leaves and flowers. You get the idea. Not to take anything God's done or is doing for granted, but to drink in the abundant pleasures He's providing for us.
Have you ever gone all out, planning and working to do something special for a loved one, thinking about how that person will love what you've done and realize that it was a demonstration of love for that one? Then it really not be noticed much or appreciated the way you thought it would be? I wonder if we don't respond to God's abundant gifts to us that way sometimes, or maybe most of the time. I wonder if I could be more aware of God's gifts to me in nature and express gratitude to Him frequently and sincerely? The Lord has been so lavish in His love for us. I believe that He wants us to notice and delight in all He's done and is doing!
Father God, please change my heart to see You and Your gifts more clearly, love You more deeply, and express it more completely, in Jesus Name, I pray, amen.
Have you ever gone all out, planning and working to do something special for a loved one, thinking about how that person will love what you've done and realize that it was a demonstration of love for that one? Then it really not be noticed much or appreciated the way you thought it would be? I wonder if we don't respond to God's abundant gifts to us that way sometimes, or maybe most of the time. I wonder if I could be more aware of God's gifts to me in nature and express gratitude to Him frequently and sincerely? The Lord has been so lavish in His love for us. I believe that He wants us to notice and delight in all He's done and is doing!
Father God, please change my heart to see You and Your gifts more clearly, love You more deeply, and express it more completely, in Jesus Name, I pray, amen.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
More on Thankfulness!
I'm so grateful for my entire family, and especially for my oldest grandson Jordan creating this blog for me. He put it together in about 30 minutes, most of that time just waiting for my preferences about it. Jordan is brilliant, currently in college, taking chemistry and calculus, preparing for pharmacology. It's difficult, but it should be, after all.
Jordan graduated from Cornerstone Christian School where the curriculum was based on the Bible. He didn't have any "digital" - no online courses, no ebooks or iPads, etc. I don't know that he ever had a computer course but he surely knows computers and all the digital stuff. He loved his school, the school work, his teachers, and got a good education. He wasn't pressured to read informational texts, such as the EPA regulations or President Obama's Executive Orders, but instead enjoyed somewhat of a liberal arts format with lots of good, traditional literature. He wasn't pre-tested and tested all the time. He was college and career ready. Jordan survived and thrived without the Common Core System. He didn't need an iPad in school and still does not use one in college. The good old paper and pencil works just fine for him. Now when he's not in class or studying/working, he's got that digital stuff going on, just like everyone else his age. And that's enough.
The Dothan City School Board will be voting in early December whether or not to provide iPads for every student from 4th grade up. I believe that our kids need a break from this stuff,not more of it. Many students suffer now from an inability to focus on anything but a moving screen in front of them. More moving screens will only harm them further.
Jordan graduated from Cornerstone Christian School where the curriculum was based on the Bible. He didn't have any "digital" - no online courses, no ebooks or iPads, etc. I don't know that he ever had a computer course but he surely knows computers and all the digital stuff. He loved his school, the school work, his teachers, and got a good education. He wasn't pressured to read informational texts, such as the EPA regulations or President Obama's Executive Orders, but instead enjoyed somewhat of a liberal arts format with lots of good, traditional literature. He wasn't pre-tested and tested all the time. He was college and career ready. Jordan survived and thrived without the Common Core System. He didn't need an iPad in school and still does not use one in college. The good old paper and pencil works just fine for him. Now when he's not in class or studying/working, he's got that digital stuff going on, just like everyone else his age. And that's enough.
The Dothan City School Board will be voting in early December whether or not to provide iPads for every student from 4th grade up. I believe that our kids need a break from this stuff,not more of it. Many students suffer now from an inability to focus on anything but a moving screen in front of them. More moving screens will only harm them further.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
I'm Thankful for Something New!
I'm especially thankful for something new this day of Thanksgiving. My daughter Rachel and I have been seeing our dream and vision for a Dothan Kids for Christ Club come true! It is all we hoped and prayed for, and more. I've been absolutely amazed at the positive response by the parents. It's almost as though they've just been waiting for this to happen. All are volunteering to help in different ways so everybody's working together to make this the very best that it can be. None of us are overly burdened; we all do a little and it all adds up to much. There's usually about 15-20 parents at the weekly meetings! What a blessing!
Our community leaders have been so interested in the children and have really encouraged them. They have all shared from their hearts and have touched our hearts with their messages. I think about the impact being made in the lives of these young people when week after week they are hearing from these highly respected people from the community, trusting in Christ and applying Biblical truths to their lives. The community leaders are modeling for our children lives well lived. It's important. It's really, really important, and I'm very thankful.
Our community leaders have been so interested in the children and have really encouraged them. They have all shared from their hearts and have touched our hearts with their messages. I think about the impact being made in the lives of these young people when week after week they are hearing from these highly respected people from the community, trusting in Christ and applying Biblical truths to their lives. The community leaders are modeling for our children lives well lived. It's important. It's really, really important, and I'm very thankful.
The Rise of Digital Dementia
This is a letter to southeast Alabama newspapers detailing rising problems with digital technology.
Dear Editor:
Our kids deserve a break from digital technology, not more
of it!
Why? Won’t an iPad
for every student from 4th grade up make them smarter and better
prepared for college and work?
According to many Silicon Valley innovators, not so. These innovators are sending their children
to schools without computers, saying that computers inhibit creative thinking,
movement, human interaction and attention spans. “There’s no reason why kids can’t figure it
out when they get older,” reported Pierre Laurent, previously with Intel and
Microsoft.
The dangers of allowing children to spend too much time on a
laptop, mobile phone or other electronic devices have been well documented in a
2012 book, “Digital Dementia” by German neuroscientist, Dr Manfred
Spitzer. He warns that children are more
at risk because their brains are still developing. The deficits in brain development are irreversible
and he calls for digital media to be banned from classrooms before children
become addicted.
Dr. Byen Gi-won at the Balance Brain Center in Seoul, Korea
agrees. “Overuse of digital devices
hampers the balanced development of the brain.
Heavy users are likely to develop the left side of their brains, leaving
the right side untapped. The right side
is linked with concentration and its failure to develop will affect attention
and memory span. Sufferers are also
reported to suffer emotional underdevelopment, with children more at risk than
adults because their brains are still growing. ”
Digital Dementia is defined as the deterioration of brain
function as a result of the overuse of digital technology. A recent UCLA study found that about 14% of
young people between the ages of 18-39 complained of memory problems.
I urge the Dothan City School Board members to vote against
the proposal to provide iPads for children from 4th through 12th
grades until further examination of the high risks to our children can be
evaluated. This sweeping change to our
educational system requires responsible research not quick approval to this
controversial transformation.
Read it for yourself: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/26/new-digital-dementia-plaguing-young-tech-users/
Thanksgiving and Prayer Proclamation
I love this! I used to give my students extra credit for reading the Proclamation at their Thanksgiving Dinners to their families. Some of the parents really liked it and thanked me for it.
Read it for yourself: Proclamation Prayer
Read it for yourself: Proclamation Prayer
More on Common Core
Are we that dumb to think that Common Core is not Obama Core? Are we that dumb? On the other hand, maybe we really like terrorist Bill Ayers and Barack Obama's values for our children.
Common Core "Architect"...
Common Core "Architect"...
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