US History Through Holidays

Holidays, such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day, help us teach the values of our country: that all humans, not just a select few, are endowed by our Creator (not by governments!) with inalienable rights, including the right to speak freely and to worship God according to conscience. This freedom wasn't free--it has cost the life of many brave men and women. It is our charge to avoid complacency, because this nation's freedom, under God, must be maintained by each generation.

Find free Charlotte Mason-style curriculum from Ambleside, to help in raising patriotic Kids: http://www.amblesideonline.org/DJBPatrioticKids.shtml

May God bless those who protect US: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, CIA, FBI, Border Patrol, Coast, Guard, Merchant Marine, Police, Fire Departments, Civil Air Patrol, and more. The Civil Air Patrol is responsible for the majority of search and rescue missions in the US, and is Air Force Auxiliary. It is open to youth, and homeschoolers. For information about the Civil Air Patrol, read my daughter's post at http://malexmedia.net/forum/2007/04/22/slushys_going_military .

Free Speech on Campus and Current Events

Check out what's current at a college campus near you:

"Warning: On college campuses, hanging flyers that do not meet with the political approval of school administrators can be hazardous to your academic career. As a result, you should not post this Indoctrinate U PDF flyer on campus if you are at all queasy about having to defend your free speech rights."--Indoctrinate U. web site

Do the majority of America's universities indoctrinate student thought? Should conservative students be allowed free speech on campus? Watch the free trailer video, and decide for yourself, at http://indoctrinate-u.com/pages/welcome.html.. What about public high schools--junior high--elementary? Do they indoctrinate students in politically correct speech, creating a hostile environment to Christian students and others? I'm just asking...if I am still allowed.

A Mother's Day Prayer from PrayerEdge

I just had to share "A Mother's Prayer"--it is beautiful—it really captures a mother’s heart! It made me cry, as my son is currently at Fort Leonard Wood, training to be an Army MP.

A Mother's Prayer

Before a child is first conceived,
A cry goes up, "Lord, Let it be."
And from His throne room way up there,
God's ear is tuned to a Mother's prayer.

Then as the tiny seed takes shape,
She whispers, "God, please keep him safe."
And the angels all stop and stare,
To see God listen to a Mother's prayer.

Through pain and blood on that special day,
"Lord, give him life," she's heard to say.
And with a deep and gentle care,
God listens to a Mother's prayer.

Then daily as this little child grows,
"Keep evil away!" the angels are told.
And by the swords and shields they bear,
God has heard that Mother's prayer.

Then one day as the child is sleeping,
"Let him know Jesus." she mutters while weeping.
The angels are shouting and the trumpets blare,
As the Father above hears a Mother's prayer.

As the world presses in on this teenage life,
She calls for his destiny through agony and strife.
Then God responds, to a faith so rare,
That compels Him to answer this Mother's prayer.

Now all grown up and on His own,
She prays for him by letter or phone.
And God stands by with His right arm bare,
To listen and answer the Mother's prayer.

Before a grandchild is conceived,
A cry goes up, "Lord, Let it be."
And from His throne room way up there,
God's ear is tuned to a Grandmother's prayer...

reprinted with permission
copyright Wayne Dillard 2002

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Happy Mother's Day!

Make a Difference with Current Events--Baghdad Prayer Patrol

Current events activity:
Baghdad Prayer Patrol, http://www.prayercentral.net/baghdad is enlisting Americans to pray for troops stationed in and around the Iraqi capital. You will receive a daily e-mail assignment, with specific geographic and spiritual needs. Participants also receive a satellite map with close up views of Baghdad neighborhoods designated as hot spots for prayer. Prayercentral.net founder Wayne Dillard says "We are asking Christians to join us for just one minute a day to stand with our troops over the next six months...We all want this conflict to be over. Through prayer we can make a difference. We can help our soldiers accomplish their mission so that they can come home."