Official versions (changes in bold italics) 1892 "I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all ." 1892 to 1923 "I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all ." 1923 to 1924 "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all ." 1924 to 1954 "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all ." 1954 to Present "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America , and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all ."
Shock to NBC
This is not sent for discussion. If you agree, forward it, if you don't, delete it. Byme forwarding it, you know how I feel.
Do you believe that the word God should stay in American culture?
NBC this morning had a poll on this question. They had the highest Number of responses that they have ever had for one of their polls, and the Percentage was the same as this:
86% to keep the words, IN God We Trust and God in the Pledge of Allegiance 14% against
That is a pretty 'commanding' public response.
I was asked to send this on if I agreed or delete if I didn't ..
Now it is your turn. It is said that 86% of Americans believe the word God shou l d stay.......
Therefore, I have a very hard time understanding why there is such a mess about having 'In God We Trust' on our money and having God in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Why is the wor l d catering to this 14%?
AMEN!
If you agree, pass this on , if not, simp l y de l ete.
In God We Trust
The right words at the right time can change the course of your day, if not your life.
February 20, 2012
Pledge of Allegiance: changes over time
February 19, 2012
Nothing out own in midst of Abundance
"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance."
February 18, 2012
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
B
February 17, 2012
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace."
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. B
February 15, 2012
Greatest of these is Love
| The Greatest Love of All |
| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
| "And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love" |
| (1 Corinthians 13:13, NKJV) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
In our culture today, so many people are confused about what love is. We love pizza, movies and sports, but we also love our family or spouse. If we look to the Word of God, we see God's definition of love. First Corinthians 13 tells us that "love is patient and kind. It does not envy, nor boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It does not seek its own way, is not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not rejoice in evil, but rejoices in the truth. Love believes, hopes and endures. Love never fails." This is how God responds to us, and this is how we should respond to the people in our lives — with patience, kindness, hope, humility and love. Scripture tells us that God is love, and His character never changes! Today and every day, know that God loves you with an everlasting love. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is for you and has a good plan for you. Receive His perfect love today and let Him transform you from the inside out. His love is the greatest love and will last throughout all eternity! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Father, thank You for loving me. Thank You for doing a work in my life. Help me to be more like You. Help me to see others the way You see them and respond in love because You are love. I bless You and honor You today in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
God shall supply all your needs according to his riches
| "God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" |
| (Philippians 4:19, NKJV) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
When the people of Israel were in the desert on the way to the Promised Land, God gave them manna to eat. That was good. It sustained them for a while, but it wasn't permanent provision. Eventually, the manna stopped coming. The people had to move forward, and then God gave them quail. They were so excited. That fed them for a while, but it was also temporary. See, God gave the Israelites temporary provision on the way to the Promised Land where they would have permanent provision. The fact that God had something much greater in store for their future is what kept them moving forward. God could have sustained them with manna or quail, but God is a god of increase. He works in seasons, and He always has something better in store. Don't get stuck in a rut and think that one way is going to last forever. Instead, stay open and be willing to change, make adjustments, make corrections or try something new. If the "manna" stops coming, don't get upset. Just keep moving forward and be on the lookout for the new provision God has in store for you! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Father God, You alone are the just and faithful God! Thank You for always providing for me. Thank You for leading and guiding me. I trust that You have good things in store for my future and choose to keep my eyes on You in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
February 14, 2012
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it from without
~The B
"The wise ones fashioned speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted through a sieve."
February 13, 2012
"The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows."
~B
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February 10, 2012
Walk in wisdom...virtue...pure mind
~The B
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February 09, 2012
Never give up. Some of the country's highest leaders lost at least once...But did not quit...
- Romney would not be the first man elected to the White House with prior election losses. In fact, he would be the eighth in a row.
- Barack Obama ran unsuccessfully for a House seat in 2000 (if you care),
- as did George W. Bush in 1978.
- Bill Clinton lost a 1974 House race and his first re-election as governor of Arkansas, in 1980. (He made a comeback two years later.)
- George H.W. Bush lost a Senate race in 1970 and was an unsuccessful candidate for the GOP presidential nomination in 1980.
- Ronald Reagan failed to win the Republican nomination in both 1968 and 1976.
- Jimmy Carter lost his first bid to become Georgia's governor, in 1966.
- Richard Nixon was defeated for the presidency in 1960 and the California governorship in 1962.
- Lyndon Johnson lost a special election for the Senate in 1941.
There is no east and west...
~The B
God has another seed for you
| He Has another Seed for You |
| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
| "...For God has appointed another seed for me..." |
| (Genesis 4:25, NKJV) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
In Genesis, Eve went through a great disappointment. Her son Cain killed her son Able, the first murder in the Bible. I'm sure Eve, like any mother, was devastated and heartbroken at the passing of her son. But I love what Eve said in Genesis 4:25, "God has appointed another seed for me." In essence, she was saying, "I don't understand it. It doesn't make sense, but I trust God. This is not the end. He has appointed another seed." Friend, when you go through things that you don't understand, it is not the end. Nothing is lost in the kingdom. God is going to appoint another seed, and that seed represents the future. It indicates what is coming. If you will let go of what didn't work out, let go of the hurts and pains, then for everything you've lost, God will appoint another seed. You'll give birth to more in the future than you lost in the past. Keep praying, keep believing, keep hoping because God is for you. Trust Him and embrace the good things He has in store for your future! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Father God, You are the giver of all life! You give life to my dreams, life to my relationships, and life to my mortal body. Today I choose to release the past and embrace the gift of life You have in store for my future in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
February 06, 2012
Letting Go, Keep mind stayed on God
| Letting Go |
| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
| "I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead" |
| (Philippians 3:13, NKJV) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
We all go through disappointments, setbacks and things that we don't understand. Maybe you prayed for a loved one, but they didn't get well. Or maybe you worked hard for a promotion, but you didn't get it. You stood in faith for a relationship, but it didn't work out. One of the best things you can do is release it. Let it go. Don't dwell on it anymore. If you go around wondering why things didn't work out, all that's going to do is lead to bitterness, resentment and self-pity. Before long, you'll be blaming others, blaming yourself, or even God. You may not have understood what happened. It may not have been fair. But when you release it, it's an act of your faith. You're saying, "God, I trust You. I know You're in control. And even though it didn't work out my way, You said, 'All things are going to work together for my good.' So I believe You still have something good in my future." There is power in letting go of the past and the frustration of trying to figure everything out. When you release your questions, you are saying, "God, You are in control. I trust You." And when you put your hope in God, that's when He can heal your heart and lead you forward into His path of blessing. |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Father God, I come to you in the precious name of Jesus Christ. Help me to forgive and release the past. Heal my heart and restore my soul. Show me the good plan You have for my future as I keep my mind stayed on You in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
February 04, 2012
Holding anger burns the holder
~The B
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February 03, 2012
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
~The B
February 01, 2012
Unity of Lif
~The B
January 31, 2012
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind."
~The B
January 29, 2012
Concentrate the mind on the moment
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
~The B
January 27, 2012
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January 25, 2012
All matter is empty space.
It’s Only Temporary
| It's Only Temporary |
| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
| "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all" |
| (2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
Aren't you glad that your troubles and trials are only temporary? In fact, today's verse tells us they are momentary. Compared with eternity, our troubles don't last long at all! As you stand strong in faith during times of adversity, scripture says that you are achieving eternal glory. When you confess your trust and reliance on God, you are passing the test. If you are in the middle of tough times today, look to Jesus! The Bible says that He is the Author and Finisher of your faith. He is the one who writes faith on your heart and then develops it to completion on the inside of you. Your part is to open your heart and choose words of faith and victory. Remember, your words set the course for your life. As you remind yourself that your troubles are only momentary and confess your trust and hope in Him, you will see His hand moving in your life. Focus on that eternal glory every day. As you do, you'll move forward in victory and experience all He has for you! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Heavenly Father, thank You for working Your eternal glory in me. I cast my cares on You, knowing that my trials and troubles are only temporary. Thank You for Your eternal blessing on my life today and always in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
January 24, 2012
It's all in your mind
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January 21, 2012
A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker."
A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker."
~The B
January 19, 2012
"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures."
~Lao Tzu
January 13, 2012
I Am
| I Am |
| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
| "God replied to Moses, 'I Am Who I Am...' " |
| (Exodus 3:14, NLT) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
In the Bible, God has many names that describe His character and attributes. In the same way that someone named "Joe" might also be called "father" or "husband" or "the boss," God has names that describe Him and His relationship to His people. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew name for "God" was considered so holy that the people wouldn't even say it. So, when God appeared to Moses in a burning bush and sent Him to lead the Israelites out of captivity, Moses asked God, "Who should I say sent me?" After all, He couldn't breathe the name of God in public. God replied by saying, "Moses, my name is I Am." In other words, "I am anything and everything you need. I am your joy. I am your peace. I am your strength. I am your victory. I am your way of escape. I am whatever you need." Today, God is saying the same thing to us! What is it that you need? The Great I Am, the Almighty God is ready to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. Open your heart of faith to Him today and receive all the blessings He has in store for you! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Father in heaven, today I call on You — the Great I Am. I surrender myself to You — spirit, soul and body. I ask that You direct my steps and supply every one of my needs as I move forward in obedience to Your Word in Jesus' name, Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
~Lao Tzu
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January 11, 2012
Speak to the Mountains
| Speak to Your Mountains |
| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
| "And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done" |
| (Matthew 21:21, AMP) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
Everyone has gone through seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times, it's easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are. Maybe you received a bad medical report, or maybe you're facing a financial obstacle. But the more you talk about something, the bigger it becomes in your mind. Instead, you've got to dig your heels in and say, "No, I am not going to give life to that defeat. I am not going to speak sickness over myself. I'm not going to speak lack. I'm not going to speak fear. I'm choosing a different report. I believe the report of the Lord which says I am blessed. I am favored. I am prosperous. I am healthy. I am whole. I'm a victor, not a victim." Remember, even if you don't see how things could ever work out, God does. Speak to those mountains in your life and declare God's favor over those situations. Instead of talking to God about how big your problems are, talk to your problems about how big your God is! As you speak to your mountains, they will be moved, and you will move forward into the victory God has prepared for you! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which is life to my spirit. I receive Your strength today and choose to speak to the mountains so I can move forward in the victory You have in store for me in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
January 10, 2012
"To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day."
~Lao Tzu
January 09, 2012
Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?
~Lao Tzu