Pledge of Allegiance of the United States

"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."


In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Today it reads:

"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."

Section 4 of the Flag Code states:

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "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.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."

Monday, June 27, 2011

DAY 34 - DAILY BIBLE VERSE (WORKS OF GOD) - JUNE 27, 2011

June 27

John 9:1-41 ESV


As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” ...
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DAY 34 - DAILY PRAYER (DISABILITIES) - JUNE 27, 2011

June 27

Almighty God and Father,


Thank you for Your loving creation of life, and for making each of us unique in our design. We are each fearfully and wonderfully made in your image, and celebrate the beauty of your workmanship. Father, as we are each uniquely blessed with special talents and gifts, allow us to glorify You through the fulfillment of Your plan for our lives. Give grace to those with specials needs, for Your great blessings may not always be apparent in our earthly view of our bodies. Allow our handicaps to not limit, but enhance our special ministry in this world. For those who live with a disability, allow them to be encouraged by Your great love. Your word tells us that you wish to prosper us, not to harm us. Father, through all of life's circumstances, and bodily limitations, allow us to joyfully serve in Your kingdom.


In Jesus' name. Amen


Wally Ziolo
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DAY 34 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 27, 2011

American Minute for June 27th:


    Helen Keller was born JUNE 27, 1880. At the age of two she suffered an illness that left her blind and deaf. Her parents took her to Dr. Alexander Graham Bell who recommended the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston. There, at age of 7, Helen was tutored by Anne Sullivan through the sense of touch. Eventually Helen Keller learned to read Braille and began attending Radcliffe College, where Anne Sullivan interpreted lectures. Helen became concerned about all the blind, especially those blinded in war or by poor working conditions. She received numerous international honors for her efforts. Helen Keller learned to type on a Braille typewriter and wrote many books between 1903 and 1941, including: The Story of My Life, Optimism, The World I Live In, The Song of the Stone Wall, Out of the Dark, My Religion, Midstream, Let Us Have Faith, and The Open Door. Helen Keller stated: "The Bible is one mighty representative of the whole spiritual life of humanity." Helen Keller wrote: "I thank God for my handicaps, for, through them, I have found myself, my work, and my God." Helen Keller concluded: "Four things to learn in life: To think clearly without hurry...To love everybody sincerely...To act in everything with the highest motives...To trust God unhesitatingly."


Endnotes


Keller, Helen Adams. Bless Your Heart (series II) (Eden Prairie, MN: Heartland Samplers, Inc., 1990), 3.2.


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