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Friday, May 5, 2017
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Thankful Thursday: The freedom to pray
In 1963, Madalyn Murray O'Hair won a lawsuit against the Baltimore School System, which voted in her favor 8-1 to ban school prayer and label it "unconstitutional". Though not all prayer was immediately banned from schools at that time, through a process of time, almost all school prayer is banned today.
I remember as a student there was a saying that went around" As longs as there is tests at school, there will be prayer " They were right. Academical, peer pressure, bullying, social relationships.As some point in my life, in fact many points of my life I have sent up a heartfelt prayer up. Not always on my knees. not always out loud. But nevertheless they were answered. Deliverance came from my Heavenly Father.
No matter what the ruling was that came from a lawsuit, I stilled prayed and God stilled answered. People may not have heard the prayer but they could see the result.
This ruling is not much different than the ruling that Daniel in the Old Testament faced. Did that changed Daniel's habit. No way! He continued to pray three times a day. I don't think it was quietly either. God was with him and delivered him from the jaws of lions. Rather his enemies became the lions supper. A king saw God's power and changed how things were done.
Never fear, Trust God and you can be sure of victory. Don't stop praying! God is never too late! You will be delivered.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
wacky and interesting holidays
World Press Freedom Day
Date When Celebrated: Always on May 3
World Press Freedom Day recognizes the value of freedom of expression, and the sacrifices journalist have made to attain this freedom. It was created, and is sponsored, by the United Nations. While we enjoy this freedom in the United States, freedom of the press, and freedom of expression, is not a given right in many countries.
Each year, UNESCO awards the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to someone who has made a major contribution towards journalistic freedom.
World Press Freedom Day activities include UN sponsored conferences and seminars on this issue. Teachers are encouraged to create lesson plans. As individuals, we can learn more about the issues. And, we can support efforts to further freedom of the press.
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/May/worldpressfreedomday.htm
I find world press holiday more interesting than lumpy rug day. Which is celebrated on same day.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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