Do You know the Preamble for your State???

31.03.09 / For Your Info, Religious / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
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This came across in my email and I thought that it was interesting and worth sharing with all of you. It is real food for thought. Any reader can copy this and use it as they deem necessary.

Do you know the Preamble for your state? . …. .  

Alabama  1901, Preamble
We the people of the State of  Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution..  
Alaska  1956, Preamble We, the people of  Alaska , grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land
Arizona  1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of  Arizona , grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution… < /FONT>
Arkansas  1874, Preamble We, the people of the State of  Arkansas , grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government…
California  1879, Preamble We, the People of the State of  California , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom…
Colorado  1876, Preamble We, the people of  Colorado , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe…
Connecticut  1818, Preamble.  The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in  permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware  1897, Preamble  Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida  1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of  Florida , grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution…  
Georgia  1777, Preamble We, the people of  Georgia , relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution…
Hawaii  1959, Preamble We , the people of  Hawaii , Grateful for Divine Guidance … Establish this Constitution.
Idaho  1889, Preamble  We, the people of the State of  Idaho , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil , political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.  
Indiana  1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of  Indiana , grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa  1857, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of  Iowa , grateful to the Supreme Being for the bles sings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas  1859, Preamble  We, the people of  Kansas , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky  1891, Preamble.  We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties..
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.  
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity .. And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty…
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We…the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction .
Michigan  1908, Preamble.   We, the people of the State of  Michigan , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble  We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Al mighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness . Establish this Constitution…  
Montana  1889, Preamble. We, the people of  Montana , grateful to Almighty God for the  blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ..
Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom . Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our free dom, establish this Constitution…  
New Hampshire  1792,  Part   I.  Art. I. Sec. V Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.  
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty..
New York 1846, Preamble  We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.

 North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those…  
North Dakota  1889, Preamble We , the people of  North Dakota , grate ful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain…
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common.
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble  Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences  
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance….
Rhode Island  1842, Preamble.  We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing…
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble  We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble  W e, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties …
Tennessee  1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience…  
Texas  1845, Preamble We the People of the  Republic  of  Texas , acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah  1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont  1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man .  
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reaso n and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble  Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God …
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble  We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility…
Wyoming  1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of  Wyoming , grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution…

After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that  maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong!    If you found this to be ‘Food for thought’ send to as many as you think will be enlightened as I hope you were.

(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.) No need for free insurance quotes here, Jesus is all the insurance I need.

‘Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.’ – William Penn
BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD …   PSALM 33:12  

GOD BLESS  AMERICA

 ”A prayer without Jesus’ name is like a letter without a stamp – it aint going nowhere!”

Extraordinary Women Conference

30.03.09 / For Your Info / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
Tags: Ewomen's conference, Extraordinary Women's Conference, women getting blessed, women's conference

This past weekend I went to the Extraordinary Women Conference held in Greenville, SC. I have to say, it was amazing.

The conference is about getting women together in the presence of God and sharing life experiences and how we, as women deal with them.

This is what Angela Thomas has to say about it.  “When ordinary women come into the presence of God, extraordinary things begin to happen. Hearts begin to heal. The weary are made strong. The hope of Christ is renewed in your life. Come this amazing weekend and let the powerful love of God begin to transform your ordinary into extraordinary for His glory! ”
Angela Thomas
Best-selling author and speaker

A great friend of mine took notes and this is her recap of the weekend. Thank you Maria for taking the time to share this with us.

You are P-R-E-T-T-Y !

I don’t know about YOU, but I had a great time at the EWomen Conference and enjoyed making memories with you!  Although I did not get to hang-out with everyone, it was amazing to see ALL of the women who took time from their busyness of life to come hang with some messed up people who God calls His children!

Chonda Pearce was absolutely amazing!  Just proof to us  that God works out all of our “yuck” for His Glory by most of the time blessing others with sharing our “yuck” and giving Him the praise!

A little more recap ~ Karen Kingsbury ~ Honestly, I do not read her novels, but she reached into my life with her words at this conference.  “In life we don’t have time to figure out “whose fault” it is” and “When it’s raining, there is always sunshine just beyond the clouds.”  And her closing words “Take every moment captive for God.”  That will resonate in my heart for quick awhile.

Angela Thomas ~ UHHH, what can I say!  I love listening to this wonderful Lady!  I may be a bit bias because I have done her study, BUT she just wows me with her authentic, down-to-earth way of reaching my heart!  Remember her words on “soul sleep” ?  Being in the presence of God but still having your eyes closed?  “Open your eyes Baby Girl, open your eyes!”  For those that know me, I hate to shop.  My daughter says I am not a normal woman, but if I have to go shopping, I get in and get out, BUT Angela’s definition of shopping made me chuckle ~ Shopping is her “discipleship journey” with her girlfriend!   Too funny!  Also from Angela “stay turned towards Jesus” {FYI-Angela will be at Utica Baptist on April 30th @ 6:30pm.  Tickets are $10 and you can get them at their church office, Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm. There is limited seating, SO GO QUICKLY!}

Kathy Tricolli ~ What an amazing voice!!!!  Her 70’s medley, what an awesome time down memory lane for those of us who are old enough to remember those song   I have implanted in memory what she shared about her Mom saying to her when she went out on a date “Have a good time honey, but he’s not for you.”  My daughter will hear this in the future . . .maybe

Michelle Hammond ~ I never have heard her before this conference, but she has a beautiful way of painting the picture of what she is speaking about AND her voice, just enjoyment to my ears.  One statement that struck me was “Do you ever feel unqualified for a conversation?”  Also, “Do you have layers of disappointment covering your heart that is keeping you from seeing the blessings when they come?”  ~ “We don’t keep secrets, secrets keep us”.~ “What well have you been visiting over and over again?” ~ “Don’t despise the trust, embrace it and be Free!”

And Stormie Omartian ~ Ephesians 3:20 “the power that works in us”  I liked her simplistic definition of prayer ~ communicating with God.  Simple and straight.  Also, “Wherever you are ‘locked up’ in your life, Jesus has the key.” And who can forget, it’s not ‘Change him, Lord” it’s “Change ME, Lord!” 

 ’Who is WILLING to change, not who needs to change.”  OUCH!

The 4 Truths:

1)    Everybody needs to change; 2) Everybody can change;

3) We cannot make someone else change; and 4) Only God can make the changes in us that last.

“Get in the presence of God for change” and “Praise is the prayer that chances everything.”

AND, we have to give kudos to Charles Billlingsley for his amazing gift to move us with his singing AND his hilarious antics that made us laugh so much!   In my opinion, He could always fill in for Chonda if the need ever arises!!!!!

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So ……………. as you can tell I took a lot of notes.  I am an ever-changing child being sculpted daily by my Father’s hands! 

Thanks again for joining me this weekend.  Hope to do it again soon!

Love and Blessings to you,

Maria K.

P.S. You are P-R-E-T-T-Y and S-M-A-R-T!

I would encourage any woman out there, if you get the chance to go, make a point and go. You will be filled and blessed. Go to the Extraordinary Women’s website to get details of the towns they will be in next. And if you have a rewards card for a free hotel night, what better way to use it than this.

God bless.

Pepsi and Jesus

30.03.09 / Religious / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
Tags: Family Guy, homosexuals, Jesus and Pepsi, Pepsi Boycott

“On March 8, PepsiCo helped sponsor Family Guy, a perverted and sickening television program on FOX network.

PepsiCo helped sponsor the program which pushed the homosexual agenda and denigrated Christ. At a “straight” meeting, the speaker talks to gays about Jesus and tells them, “Jesus Christ, who hates many people, but none more than homosexuals.” The scene comes near the end of the video.”

This came to my email this morning and I wanted to share it with you. To find out more on this follow this link about Pepsi Boycott.

I feel that this is wrong and don’t mind voicing my opinion on it.

Jesus DOES NOT hate homosexuals, he loves them.  Just as He loves everyone. He hates sin. That is what Jesus HATES!!!

Let me put this in real, easy to understand terms and make it real to you.

If your child did something that you absolutely hated, like steal something, got piercings, got pregnant, whatever (you fill in the blank), would you HATE your child? Or would you hate the thing they did? I don’t know of any parent that would HATE their child.

God is the same way. We are His children. Think about it. God sent HIs only son to die for us. You don’t send your only child to die for someone that you like a little, or hate, you send your only child to those that you love so much. God our Father, hates the sin, not the sinner.

So, Pepsi and all of the other companies out there that is trying to insult my Jesus and God, I WILL NOT buy any of your products until you stop the insults and lies. I invite anyone else out there to visit the website and read more about it.

This is just my opinion and the way I feel.

My Laptop

30.03.09 / Computer / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
Tags: fast memory, gateway, great graphics, laptop

I bought a laptop last year and I have been so pleased with it.

It is a Gateway and has everything that I wanted in a laptop. It is fast, has great memory, and I can burn CD’s with it, watch DVD’s, and it has amazing graphics on it.

I mainly use it in my business to show videos and pictures, and that is why I choose the package that I did with the laptop.

I wanted to give everyone a follow-up with my laptop and let you know that I am still very happy with it. It was a great purchase and I feel that I made the best decision. (sometimes I have buyers remorse when I spend that much money, but not this time.)

I would recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a good laptop. You can read more about this laptop in a previous post, click here.

Early Spring Cleaning

16.03.09 / Family / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
Tags: discount blinds, rainy weather, spring cleaning

It is that time of year again when you start cleaning out all of the winter cobwebs and air your house out giving it that wonderful spring smell.

I started that great task last week when we had some really nice weather. I went through my children’s clothes and took out all of the ones that they had outgrown. Then I rearranged their rooms, cleaning out old toys as well.

Then I noticed that their blinds in their rooms were shabby and yucky. Well, those have to go! I went to the store and checked out some discount blinds. I was lucky enough to find them at a great price.

Got those home, changed them out, hauled the trash off and continued with my cleaning.

Well, if you are like me, you can’t get all of the Spring cleaning done in one day. So I decided to stop for the day and would pick it up the next day.

Wouldn’t you know it, my luck would have it. It turned rainy and cold the next day. We have had rain everyday since then. So I am patiently waiting to pick back up with my chores and Spring cleaning when our weather turns nice again.