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♔ Darkness has nothing to fade upon. History stares at those who choose to see it. 40. Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) “I believe no challenge is more important to the character of America than restoring the right to life to all human beings.” “We will never recognize the true value of our own lives until we affirm the value in the life of others.” “I'm convinced, more than ever, that man finds liberation only when he binds himself to God and commits himself to his fellow man.” Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. ~ Galatians 6:2 “We have God's promise that what we give will be given back many times over, so let us go forth from here and rekindle the fire of our faith. Let our wisdom be vindicated by our deeds. We are told in II Timothy that when our work is done, we can say, 'We have fought the good fight. We have finished the race. We have kept the faith.' This is an evidence of it.” I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ~ 2nd Timothy 4:7 “For centuries the Bible's emphasis on compassion and love for our neighbor has inspired institutional and governmental expressions of benevolent outreach such as private charity, the establishment of schools and hospitals, and the abolition of slavery.” “My mother told me that everything in life happened for a purpose. She said all things were part of God's plan, even the most disheartening setbacks, and in the end, everything worked out for the best.” “I was raised to believe that God has a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan.” Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established. ~ Proverbs 16:3 “I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. … I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.” “Don't give up on your ideals. Don't compromise. Don't turn to expediency. And for heaven's sake . . . don't get cynical.” And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. ~ Galatians 6:9 “If we listen to our hearts, believe in ourselves, and pull together, nothing can stand in our way.” “Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.” “I miss going to church, but I think the Lord understands.” “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.” “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” “You won’t get gun control by disarming law-abiding citizens. There’s only one way to get real gun control: Disarm the thugs and the criminals, lock them up and if you don’t actually throw away the key, at least lose it for a long time …. It’s a nasty truth, but those who seek to inflict harm are not fazed by gun controllers. I happen to know this from personal experience,” “Under no pretext should arms be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the people must be stopped, by force if necessary.” "... and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." ~ Luke 22:36 “There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” “All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” ... and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor-it is the gift of God. ~ Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 “At the root of everything that we’re trying to accomplish is the belief that America has a mission. We are a nation of freedom, living under God, believing all citizens must have the opportunity to grow, create wealth, and build a better life for those who follow. If we live up to those moral values, we can keep the American dream alive for our children and our grandchildren, and America will remain mankind’s best hope.” Life is a connection with God and the spirit within. God’s compassion to bring forth life independent as in His image is the one greatest acts of giving knowable. Nobility is found in seeking God where human shortcomings shove good natures to the background. Despair and discontent are the spokes that drive the wheels of defiance against those who plot injustice, and persecute the innocent. Man against man is not the call from God to unite in brotherhood. Without common ideals encouraging all, chaos avalanches upon our children’s children as warring increases. Where the godless are celebrated, lives are shortened under forfeited truth. It is said truth is subjective, yet this is not given by God, as it is a contrivance of man excusing all lies, denying the preeminence of God’s own truths above mans. Catering to the crowd over God condemns all who fall into this misconception. Ability to stand alone declares courage of character
All cry for leadership as anarchy invades our unity 41. George H. W. Bush (1989-1993) “I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I placed my hand is the Bible on which he placed his. It is right that the memory of Washington be with us today, not only because this is our Bicentennial Inauguration, but because Washington remains the Father of our Country.” "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven." ~ Matthew 23:9 “My first act as president is a prayer. I ask you to bow your heads: Heavenly Father, we bow our heads and thank You for Your love. Accept our thanks for the peace that yields this day and the shared faith that makes its continuance likely. Make us strong to do Your work, willing to head and hear Your will, and write on our hearts these words: 'Use power to help people.' For we know that we are given power, not to advance our own purposes, nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power, and it is to serve people. Help us to remember it Lord, Amen.” As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ~ 1st Peter 4:10 “Abraham Lincoln truly inspired me. It wasn’t just the freeing of the slaves, he kept the Union together. Some people even forget that today. What I think inspired me was the fact that in spite of being the president of the United States he retained a certain down-to-earth quality. He never got to be a big shot, and he cared about people.” “You cannot be President of the United States if you don't have faith. Remember Lincoln, going to his knees in times of trial in the Civil War and all that stuff.” “Lincoln said you cannot be President without spending some time on your knees. I have repeated that and a bunch of Atheists got all over me. Wait a minute. Does that mean that you cannot be President if you are an Atheist? I say yea that does mean that.” “No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God.” “Atheists are not Americans.” ... they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. ~ Hebrews 3:15-19 “I believe with all my heart that one cannot be America's president without a belief in God, without the strength that your faith gives you.” “Any definition of a successful life must include service to others.” “We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light...We all have something to give.” “There is a God and He is good, and his love, while free, has a self imposed cost: We must be good to one another.” “And I'm not a student of religion, but I don't find anything in what the principal teachings of Islam that put us in contradiction at all. In fact, the principles are the same as what-we have a diverse religious culture. But it's kindness, it's be good to your neighbor, it's love, and it's take care of children. It's all these things that-so there's no anti-Islam.” “Our God is a forgiving God.” ... bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. ... ~ Colossians 3:11-14 Endurance is part of the unity that bonds souls
“Education is not complete unless we teach our children not only how to read and write but the difference between right and wrong.” “Something’s wrong when kids can get birth control in school but can’t say prayer in school.” “Not all Americans are living the American dream by a long shot. Many can't even imagine it. There are impoverished Americans, the poor and the homeless, the hungry and the hopeless, many unable to read and write. There are Americans gone astray, the kids dragged down by drugs, the shattered families, the teenage mothers struggling to cope. Then there are Americans uneasy, troubled and bewildered by the dizzying pace of change.” I remember when I was shot down in that war. I remember how terrified I was. And it made me feel close to my family, and to God, and to life, and I was scared. 'Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you ...' ~ Isaiah 41:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. ~ Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. ~ Proverbs 9:10 “I have a form of Parkinson's disease, which I don't like. My legs don't move when my brain tells them to. It's very frustrating.” “But the biggest thing that has happened in the world in my life, in our lives, is this: By the grace of God, America won the Cold War.” This nation was so conceived under faith in God’s own touch and words of universal truth. It was never intended to exalt bigotry over decency or the godless over the godly. These initial ideals have been challenged from the very inception, where greed and envy have derailed countless trains of justice, too often snuffing out the beacons of hope. Honorable men of great words often fall short of what they speak. Ignorance has justified humanism or tolerance with sinfulness, regarding divergence away from God’s own purpose, for us to know Him supremely, over man's manipulations to dominate. Tyrants demand allegiance rather than having those actually submissive to God’s will in the open. The true worth of a soul, no matter stature, finds service to others as their eternal legacy for all ages to come; A mother caring for child, a public servant assisting the needy, a father sharing the advice of life’s wisdom, many have lifted the collective spirit of man across the eons. Pray we fight together against the foes of light, life given to each by God. Who battle together for a cause seal eternal bonds
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