Inspire 21 Inspiring Words for the 21st Century

After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, Americans are faced with the prospect that maybe, just maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control U.S. federal courts are wrong! If you find this to be 'Food for thought,' share this with as many as you think will be enlightened.... Alabama 1901, Preamble -- We, the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution... Alaska 1956, Preamble -- We, the people of Alaska , grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land... Arizona 1911, Preamble -- We, the people of the State of Arizona , grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...

An Inspirational Story By Byron Pulsifer, ┬® 2011 It isn't everyday that I go to the hospital but there are times when I want to and not have to. One of these days came recently when we received a call from our son who proudly announced that a new baby girl had been born into the world. It wasn't that we weren't expecting the call either because we were baby-sitting our first grandson while his parents where otherwise engaged in a miracle of life. We soon had our little grandson bundled up for our winter drive to the city hospital.

ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿Words & Music by John McCutcheon, c. 1984, John McCutcheon / Appalsong ÔÇ¿This song is based on a true story from the front lines of World War I that I've heard many times. Ian Calhoun, a Scot, was the commanding officer of the British forces involved in the story shown above. He was subsequently court-martialed for 'consorting with the enemy' and sentenced to death. Only George V spared him from that fate. --- ÔÇ¿My name is Francis Toliver, I come from Liverpool.ÔÇ¿ Two years ago the war was waiting for me after school.ÔÇ¿ To Belgium and to Flanders, to Germany to here, I fought for King and country I love dear. 'Twas Christmas in the trenches, where the frost so bitter hung.ÔÇ¿ The frozen fields of France were still, no Christmas song was sung.ÔÇ¿