These words spoken by Abraham Lincoln are as true today as they were then.
“All the armies of Europe, Asia, and Africa combined… could not, by force, take a drink from the Ohio… At what point, then, is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us, it cannot come from abroad.”

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If you had a chance to win $50,000 but you had to lie to do it – would you?

Two 11-year-old boys had to make that decision. Fortunately, their dad helped them to tell the truth. I’m glad that the team received the donation.

Here is a story from Minnesota:

Nate Smith loses $50,000 ice hockey trick shot prize

An 11-year-old boy has been denied a $50,000 prize for scoring an incredible ice hockey shot, after admitting his identical twin bought the entry ticket.

Nate Smith swept a puck into a tiny hole in the ice, from 89 ft away.

But the firm that insured the game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, now says breaches of contract and “legal implications” mean it cannot pay out.

Instead, a $20,000 donation to youth hockey in the state will be made in the boys’ names, it said.

Honesty praised

The twin boys’ father, Pat Smith, told the event organisers the following day that his sons had swapped places, because he could tell “they weren’t feeling right about it”.

Originally, Mr Smith said he was going to write Nate’s name on the raffle ticket but he felt “honesty was the best policy”.

Nick, the brother whose name was on the ticket, had gone outside with his friends when Mr Smith told his other son, Nate, to have a go at the trick shot.

Nate and Nick Smith play for the Owatonna Youth Hockey Association. The organisation will benefit from the $20,000 donation by Odds on Promotions.

“We greatly respect the eventual honesty of the Smith family,” Mark Gilmartin, president of Odds On Promotions, said.

Mr Smith said the boys were disappointed not to receive the prize money but excited that youth hockey would benefit.

“They understand,” he said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14752155

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Isn’t is strange, after everything the Founding Fathers did and said about God, many people do not realize the crucial role He still plays in our lives?  And yes, even the government owes him  recognition.

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Once you have viewed this video, please visit the following site to discover the significance of each individual included in this painting.  “One Nation Under God”

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One detail that is never mentioned is that in Washington, D.C. there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument. With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time.. I was not aware of this amazing historical information.

On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., are displayed two words: Laus Deo.

No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn’t care less.

Once you know Laus Deo’s history, you will want to share this with everyone you know. These words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of America.

Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world.

So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say ” Praise be to God!”

Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States, it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, Laus Deo. “Praise be to God!”

From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l’Enfant…a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north. The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.

A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.

Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message……..
On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore;
On the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians;
On the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6. Praise be to God!

When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy “One Nation, Under God.”

I am awed by Washington’s prayer for America Have you ever read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!

“Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Laus Deo!

When one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all over our nation’s capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of God, as it is unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look.

You may forget the width and height of Laus Deo,” its location, or the architects but no one who reads this will be able to forget its meaning, or these words: “Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” (Psalm 127: 1)

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Moments ago, Planned Parenthood sent out a mass e-mail blast to abortion supporters calling it an EMERGENCY …

… Here’s what they’re terrified of:

Late last night, the House leadership — realizing their health care reform bill didn’t have the needed votes while containing an abortion mandate — agreed to allow a vote today on the bi-partisan pro-life amendment offered by Rep. Bart Stupak and Rep. Joe Pitts that explicitly excludes government funding of
abortion in health care reform.

Your calls and e-mails made the difference to allow for this amendment which could help to save millions
of lives from abortion — and prevent Planned Parenthood and the rest of the abortion industry from receiving a massive government funded bailout!

Now, everything comes down to what’s happening on the House floor right now.

Planned Parenthood is begging abortion advocates to call Congress now and “reject this attack…” by demanding opposition to the Stupak/Pitts amendment.

If they succeed and the abortion mandate is not removed from health care reform, Planned Parenthood will be sending out a victory e-mail tomorrow — and preparing to ramp up its operations to handle the largest expansion of abortion since Roe v. Wade.

Even if you have called before, it is critical that you pick up the phone RIGHT NOW and tell your U.S. Representative: “Remove abortion funding and mandates from health care reform!”

If you know your Representative’s name, call him or her through the House switchboard at:
(202) 224-3121

If you need to look up your Representative’s information, go to:

http://tinyurl.com/yg6jot5

You’ve already demonstrated that the pro-life voice can make a powerful impact.

Now, everything depends on today.

PLEASE CALL NOW!

For Life,

Stop the Abortion Mandate Coalition
http://www.StopTheAbortionMandate.com

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This was filmed at the B. Bernice Young Elementary School in Burlington, NJ and uploaded to YouTube on June 19, 2009.

Lyrics
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Song 1:
Mm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

He said that all must lend a hand
To make this country strong again
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

He said we must be fair today
Equal work means equal pay
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

He said that we must take a stand
To make sure everyone gets a chance
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

He said red, yellow, black or white
All are equal in his sight
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

Yes!
Mmm, mmm, mm
Barack Hussein Obama

Song 2:
Hello, Mr. President we honor you today!
For all your great accomplishments, we all doth say “hooray!”

Hooray, Mr. President! You’re number one!
The first black American to lead this great nation!

Hooray, Mr. President we honor your great plans
To make this country’s economy number one again!

Hooray Mr. President, we’re really proud of you!
And we stand for all Americans under the great Red, White, and Blue!

So continue —- Mr. President we know you’ll do the trick
So here’s a hearty hip-hooray —-

Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!

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Federal legislation introduced to force ‘gay marriage’ on states

Urgent: send an e-mail to your representative today!

Congressional supporters of homosexual marriage are launching an effort today to repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which directs the federal government to recognize only man-woman unions as marriages.

This law, signed by Democrat president Bill Clinton, also protects states from being forced to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.

DOMA provides absolutely critical protections for the institution of natural marriage, as well as protecting the right of individual states under the Tenth Amendment to define marriage as they see fit without being dictated to by the federal government.

If DOMA falls, the door will be wide open for activist judges to order one state after another to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.

In all 30 states where citizens have been given the chance to vote on whether one-man, one-woman marriage should be protected in their state constitutions, marriage has won convincingly. Another 15 states or so have state laws that define marriage exclusively as the union of one man and one woman.

The people in state after state have made it clear that they do not want the federal government tampering with the time-honored definition and understanding of marriage.

But gay marriage supporters such as Congressman Jerrold Nadler, lesbian Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and homosexual Congressman Jared Polis are determined to trample on the right of the people to protect the sacred institution of marriage.

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I received this from one of our readers, Bonny, who worked in the public school system and saw a lot of the garbage that happens firsthand.

Christian Teachers – It’s Time to Fly!

by Peter Heck, Guest Columnist on OneNewsNow.com

It was indeed a heartwarming moment.  With teachers, representatives, and affiliates to the National Education Association’s annual convention gathered around, the NEA’s retiring General Counsel Bob Chanin took to the stage to deliver his outgoing remarks.  His inspiring and uplifting message asserted the profound commitment held by the NEA to the betterment of American society: “We are not paranoid, someone really is after us.  Why are these conservative and right-wing b****rds picking on NEA and its affiliates?  I will tell you why: it is the price we pay for success.”

As one of those right-wing “fatherless lads” Mr. Chanin was referring to, I found myself moved at how open-minded and inclusive his speech sounded.  But more than that, Chanin did a masterful job of demonstrating what the true priorities of the NEA are when he stated that what makes the group effective is, “not because of our creative ideas, it is not because of the merit of our positions, it is not because we care about children, and it is not because we have a vision of a great public school for every child.  NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates because we have power.”

Now there’s a relief.  Perhaps the NEA should put that quote on its promotional fliers?  After all, who would want the largest association representing teachers in the country to be basing its effectiveness on its ability to improve the lives of children?!  Thankfully, the leadership of the NEA has sought a pursuit of raw political power instead.  And why are they so successful in this pursuit?  Mr. Chanin explains, “And we have power because there are more than 3.2 million people who are willing to pay us hundreds of millions of dollars in dues each year.”  Keep in mind that many of those 3.2 million are faithful Christian teachers who seem to turn Mr. Chanin’s stomach.

Not that any of this should come as a surprise.  In 1996, the NEA issued a handbook on dealing with the “radical right’s crusade against public schools.”  The handbook states: “They won’t go away.  No matter how bizarre we believe their beliefs to be, no matter how illogical and inconsistent their goals appear, and no matter how often we reassure ourselves that ‘this too, shall pass,’ the political, social, and religious forces that make up the radical right in contemporary American society will not go away.”  For teachers who hold to traditional moral values, we’re just to look the other way and continue sending our money.

Sadly, the pathetic reality of the current state of affairs in the National Education Association gets worse.  At this same convention in San Diego, the NEA voted to throw their full support behind homosexual “marriage” by committing to use its resources and political muscle to take down any legislation that hinders the homosexual movement.

Also, the NEA voted down a resolution that called for the group to take “no position” on the issue of abortion.  Currently, the NEA uses the dues money from members to advocate and support lobby groups battling for the “right to choose.”  Had this resolution passed, the NEA would have been unable to commit any dues money of members to causes that have anything to do with the abortion debate.  Instead, they would have had to use that money on something preposterous…like issues actually pertaining to education.

To me, this year marks the line in the sand.  There are many justifications and reasons an individual Christian teacher can give for joining a local association.  But because of the power of the NEA in Washington, we can’t deny the reality that our local associations are in many cases legally compelled to affiliate themselves under the NEA’s control.  Consequently our money – money we intend to be put towards actually improving the lives of children – goes to fund deliberately anti-Christian activities.

Sure, there are excuses we can use to justify our capitulation and spineless allegiance to causes we know to be wrong.  We can accept the fear-mongering about how we’ll all lose our jobs without the NEA.  We can delude ourselves into believing that when we check the box stating that our dues can’t be used for political purposes that we aren’t still contributing to the very executive councils, legal offices, and management that is publicly acknowledging their hatred towards everything we stand for.  We can rationalize that it’s impossible anymore to keep from spending our money on things we don’t really support.

But we shouldn’t do it any longer.  Our consciences shouldn’t allow it.

We will undoubtedly be told that we are traitors to the cause, overreacting prudes, or freeloaders.  But we didn’t tell the NEA to throw full support behind the slaughter of children in the womb.  We didn’t tell the NEA to use their muscle to advocate homosexual marriage across the country.  We didn’t make the decision to abandon the NEA.  The NEA made the conscious decision to abandon us.  And if there’s any confusion on that fact, see Bob Chanin.

Read the article on the OneNewsNow site.

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Please pass this on to your friends and family! Unborn babies have the right to LIFE!

Stop the Abortion Mandate

Join Nationwide Webcast Tonight!

Powerful abortion industry lobbyists and Washington, D.C. bureaucrats have launched a massive effort to mandate taxpayer-funded abortions as part of their proposed trillion-dollar health care takeover.

This abortion industry power-grab is attempting to:

• Impose one of the cornerstones of the “Freedom of Choice Act” (FOCA) by stealth
• Force taxpayers to fund a huge abortion industry bailout — something the majority of Americans oppose, and certainly cannot afford in these tough economic times
• Mandate that virtually every American be forced into a health plan that includes abortion coverage
• Require honorable medical providers to violate their consciences and perform abortions — or risk losing their jobs
• The New York Times just ran a prominent story confirming that an “administration official refused Sunday to rule out the possibility that federal tax money might be used to pay for abortions under proposed health care legislation.”

Put bluntly, these proposed measures could lead to the largest abortion expansion since Roe v. Wade

This abortion mandate must be STOPPED!

Learn what’s at stake – and discover how YOU can help to stop this abortion mandate by joining a one-time-only LIVE webcast event this Thursday, July 23, at 9 PM Eastern Time (6 PM Pacific, 7 PM Mountain, 8 PM Central.)

The live event will be approximately 70 minutes long. There’s no charge to participate. If you have access to the Internet – even with a dial-up connection – you can listen in on the live webcast audio and submit questions.

During this nationwide event, you will discover:

• The shocking facts about the sweeping legislation that the political power brokers are trying to ram through before Congress goes on summer recess…
• The devastating implications of the proposed mandates — facts the abortion industry doesn’t want Americans to hear…
• Why respected leaders, national organizations, and pro-life people are joining together in record numbers to challenge this attempted power-grab
• The exact action steps YOU can take to make a difference at this crucial moment… And much more!

Register for the webcast at: http://www.StopTheAbortionMandate.com

In an historic display of unity, pro-life and pro-family organizations are joining together for the Stop The Abortion Mandate webcast. During the event you will hear from nationally-known and respected leaders including:

• Mike Huckabee, Former Governor and Presidential Candidate
• Dr. Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life
• Tony Perkins, Family Research Council
• Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
• Marjorie Dannenfelser, Susan B. Anthony List
• Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee
• Tom Minnery, Focus on the Family
• Day Gardner, National Black Pro-Life Union
• Wendy Wright, Concerned Women for America
• Congressman Chris Smith, U.S. House of Representatives
• Kristin Hawkins, Students for Life of America
• Dr. Richard Land, Southern Baptist Convention Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission
• Congressman Joe Pitts, U.S. House of Representatives
• Carmen Pate, Point of View Radio Show
• David Bereit, 40 Days for Life …and others!

The announcement of this important webcast is being sent out to hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers across America, and there is limited space available for the live event, so you are strongly encouraged to register now!

To get on the webcast, go to: www.StopTheAbortionMandate.com

P.S. Even if you can’t participate in the live webcast, go ahead and register anyhow, because the entire event will be recorded. The system will automatically allocate your spot to someone else, and as soon as your recording is ready (probably shortly after the end of the webcast) you’ll be notified by e-mail.

P.P.S. Please SPREAD THE WORD to every pro-lifer you know across America so they can also participate in this urgent discussion! Forward this e-mail and encourage them to visit: http://www.StopTheAbortionMandate.com.

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