America Get Moving @SecKennedy

Stretch yourself

To new heights

Stand up straight

Feel alive


America can be

The land of the strong

If more are exercising

It won't be that long


And early jog

An evening walk

Extra steps at your job

Stretching out as you talk

A little color with each meal

Vitamins in your food

A little more fiber will help you feel

More regular and full


Food is not the enemy

It is all about good choices

And creating energy

Feeling well, one chooses

Better  fuel when one feels empty

Get fit for yourself

Find someone to coach along

America needs your help

To add quality to living long

Verse 1] Stretch yourself To new heights Stand up straight Feel alive America can be The land of the strong If more are exercising It won't be that long [Pre-Chorus] And early jog An evening walk Extra steps at your job Stretching out as you talk [Chorus] America, get moving Feel great, feel alive America, get moving Take one more step tonight (Feel great, feel alive) (One more step tonight) [Verse 2] A little color with each meal Vitamins in your food A little more fiber will help You feel regular and full Food is not the enemy It is all about good choices And creating energy Feeling well, one chooses [Pre-Chorus] Better fuel when one feels empty Find someone to coach along America needs your help To add quality to living long [Chorus] America, get moving Feel great, feel alive America, get moving Take one more step tonight (Feel great, feel alive) (Take one more step tonight) [Bridge] Let's start a movement In this race of life Small steps turn to miles When we do it right [Final Chorus] America, get moving Feel great, feel alive America, get moving Take one more step tonight America, get moving Feel great, feel alive America, get moving Let's get moving tonight (Feel great, feel alive) (Let's get moving tonight
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As America celebrates 250 years of independence, the Trump Administration is working to restore one of our most fundamental freedoms: the freedom that comes with being healthy. This Independence Day, Take Back Your Health. Eat Real Food. Get Active. Join us in building a stronger, healthier nation. Together, let's Make America Healthy Again.

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Jacob's Ladder Prayer Rock Gift Idea

Jacob saw a ladder
From Heaven coming down
He learned that prayers matter
God's angels are around

Keep this rock on your bed
To remind you every night
That a prayer must be said
To find angels 'round you, nigh

Then, place this rock on the floor
To greet you the next day
To remind you once more
That God hears when you pray

Then work with the angels
Helping others to see
When you pray God answers
As you seek His blessing

[Verse 1]

Jacob saw a ladder

From Heaven coming down

He learned that prayers matter

God's angels are around

Keep this rock on your bed

To remind you every night

That a prayer must be said

To find angels 'round you, nigh

[Pre-Chorus]

Then, place this rock on the floor

To greet you the next day

To remind you once more

That God hears when you pray

[Chorus]

Humbly set pride on its way

God hears when you pray

(God hears when you pray)

He answers in His way

He answers in His way

(He answers in His way)

[Verse 2]

Then work with the angels

Helping others to see

When you pray God answers

As you seek His blessing

Keep it near, keep it close

Let it guide your hands

Every small and faithful hope

Can move across the land

[Pre-Chorus]

Then, place this rock on the floor

To greet you the next day

To remind you once more

That God hears when you pray

[Chorus]

Humbly set pride on its way

God hears when you pray

(God hears when you pray)

He answers in His way

He answers in His way

(He answers in His way

We read this story in devotional recently and I am thinking of giving prayer rocks for Christmas.  One side will say, "Prayer,"  and the other will have a ladder on it.

Jacob 28:10-17 And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.  And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.  And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.  And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;  And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.  And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.  And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.  And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.

Links to find a printable board similar to Chutes and Ladders.  No Chutes in this game, though!
http://intheleafytreetopsthebirdssing.blogspot.com/2012/02/ctr-game.html 

That Sudden Stroke of Genius

That sudden stroke of genius

That light you felt turn on

Is a blessing to witness

Is a thing to build upon

Please use it for good

To bless the human race

Filled with brotherhood,

For God, let it leave a trace

Let it leave you in awe

And pray it happen again

A light to build upon

As a visitor a friend

Let it leave you humble

That you were so blessed

Let it leave you grateful

For God who helps you be your best

Verse 1] That sudden stroke of genius That light you felt turn on Is a blessing to witness Is a thing to build upon Please use it for good To bless the human race Filled with brotherhood, For God, let it leave a trace [Pre-Chorus] Let it leave you in awe And pray it happen again A light to build upon As a visitor a friend [Chorus] Let it leave a trace Let it leave a trace Let it leave you humble That you were so blessed Let it leave a trace Let it leave a trace Let it leave you grateful For God light, helping you be your best [Verse 2] That sudden stroke of genius When mercy starts to show A spark among the shadows A seed that starts to grow Please use it for good When the road is hard to face Filled with brotherhood, For God, let it leave a trace [Pre-Chorus] Let it leave you in awe And pray it happen again A light to build upon As a visitor a friend [Chorus] Let it leave a trace Let it leave a trace Let it leave you humble That you were so blessed Let it leave a trace Let it leave a trace Let it leave you grateful For God light, helping you be your best [Bridge] If it comes for a moment Hold it in your hands If it finds you in silence Teach your heart to stand

More Perfect Union

The Declaration of Independence

And the United States Constitution

For two and half centuries have been our guide

As we strive to be a more perfect union


They set our ideals and provide us a game plan

As, too, many sacrifice much to protect them

Working in foreign lands to promote freedom

Believing in the self- evident rights of all men

The game plan isn't easy 

But together we keep going 

Like the sun setting, rising 

We keep working, we keep showing

Along the upward climb

Respecting one another

Pursuing happiness the goal

Aiming high, supporting each other

Cheering on one who becomes brighter and better

Who builds their faith and home life more than work

And who is well rounded while progressing in their part

Adding to the light we show unto all of the world

[Verse 1] The Declaration of Independence And the United States Constitution For two and half centuries Have been our guide As we strive to be A more perfect union They set our ideals And provide us a game plan [Pre-Chorus] As too many sacrifice much To protect them Working in foreign lands To promote freedom Believing in the self-evident rights Of all men The game plan isn't easy But together we keep going [Chorus] More perfect union We keep going More perfect union We keep showing Respect one another Pursue happiness Aiming high together We lift each other (More perfect union) (More perfect union) [Verse 2] Like the sun setting, rising We keep working We keep showing Along the upward climb Respecting one another Pursuing happiness the goal Supporting each other Cheering on the one who shines Who becomes brighter and better Who builds their faith and home life More than work And who is well rounded [Pre-Chorus] While progressing in their part We don't stand alone Adding to the light we show Unto all of the world A harder road A higher road Still we walk it side by side And we don't let go [Chorus] More perfect union We keep going More perfect union We keep showing Respect one another Pursue happiness Aiming high together We lift each other (More perfect union) (More perfect union) [Bridge] For the promise For the guide For the rights We hold inside For the sacrifice For the climb For the light We leave behind [Final Chorus] More perfect union We keep going More perfect union We keep showing Respect one another Pursue happiness Aiming high together We lift each other More perfect union We keep glowing More perfect union We keep growing Adding to the light We show the world (More perfect union)

Coach Reid from the Kansas City Chiefs spoke about A More Perfect Union. The whole thing was wonderful!

07/05/26 | A More Perfect Union | Music & the Spoken Word #5051


I love it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocoCury6TsM&list=RDocoCury6TsM&start_radio=1

Declaration of Independence- Liberty Stands

When in the course of human events
It becomes critical to dissolve political bands
Let it be under God that one commits
To form a nation where the flag of liberty stands

There to proclaim among the powers of earth
Man's separate and equal station
As God entitles all to rise in worth
With unalienable rights as a people, as a nation

Let them, first, submit all facts candidly
Listing how they've suffered from tyranny
Proving what was done underhandedly
Lest their cause be but mutiny

This being said, In the chambers of Congress
Twelve voted yea, and one abstained
And America resolved with confidence
That independence must be obtained

For colonies are and ought to be
Free and independent states
With each citizen pursuing happily
What self government, within laws, dictates

Thus, they pledged their lives, their treasure
To fight for liberty to this end
For the highest rights man can measure
Founded upon the laws God commands

[Verse 1] When in the Course of human events It becomes critical to dissolve political bands Let it be under God that one commits To form a nation where the flag of liberty stands There to proclaim among the powers of earth Man's separate and equal station As God entitles all to rise in worth With unalienable rights as a people, as a nation [Pre-Chorus] Let them, first, submit all facts candidly Listing how they've suffered from tyranny Proving what was done underhandedly Lest their cause be but mutiny [Chorus] Free and independent states Free and independent states We rise in worth Free and independent states Free and independent states By God and law we stand [Verse 2] This being said, In the chambers of Congress Twelve voted yay, and one abstained And America resolved with confidence That independence must be obtained For colonies are and ought to be Free and independent states With each citizen pursuing happily What self government, within laws, dictates [Bridge] Thus, they pledged their lives, their treasure To fight for liberty to this end For the highest rights man can measure Founded upon the laws God commands [Final Chorus] Free and independent states Free and independent states We rise in worth Free and independent states Free and independent states By God and law we stand

JJ

Which colony did not vote?  New York abstained due to lack of authorization from its provincial congress.

John Adams played a critical part: Drafting Key Documents: He was instrumental in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the Plan of Treaties, which laid the groundwork for American foreign policy

What sacrifices did these men make?

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Happy Birthday America

In my backyard. What celebrations! Happy birthday America!

Listening to the war zone

Of illegal fireworks' blast

I think of where they are really flown

And the destruction they cast

Long ago the flag was still there

In the morning for all to see

God blessed America 

From the tyranny of a king

The night our national anthem was inspired canons surely we're flying, yet missed the flag. 

King George III and the parliament pushed too far!

because they could. For our rebellion he sent-

Invasion Fleets: During massive operations—such as the 1776 New York campaign—the British sent a fleet of 400 transport ships carrying 32,000 troops, which averages out to about 80 soldiers per ship in the overall convoy. []

Landing Flatboats: Once the large ships anchored offshore, troops were deployed onto specialized, shallow-draft flatboats. These wooden rowboats were designed to get close to the beaches and could pack in about 50 soldiers at a time, alongside 20 oarsmen and a naval officer. [1]

George Washington- "One More Month"

Out numbered, out generaled, and completely out done
George Washington crossed the frozen Delaware
For he knew a surprise attack had to be won
As only a man of God would know to dare

Laboring to keep virtue his guiding star
He relied heavily upon faith
Wielding unassailable power to travel far
It was more than tyranny he'd learned to face

With the Declaration of Independence in adoption
For eight long years, as the General, he exerted
Knowing quitting was never an option
He worked with troops who oft times deserted

The night was long and his plan was bold
It was a nine mile march to reach Trenton
None would have thought to do so in this bitter cold
But, the wind blanketed all noise from detection

In a fierce battle they went door to door
And forty five minutes later they'd won
Then on to Princeton, they fought once more
But, then, his enlistments were done

As the drums rolled, their leader did plead
To reenlist none stepped forward to fight
Each had farms at home and families to feed
And hope of payments had not reached their sights

Washington turned and rode away, too
But, then stopped, came back and said, "My dear fellows"
"You have done all that I've asked you to do"
But, still the war rages and bellows

Your homes and country's at stake
Please give it one more month to this day
And we'll end this war for liberties sake
Then...men stepped forward...they engaged without delay

That they rose to the occasion I give my thanks!

[Verse 1] Out numbered, out generaled, and completely out done George Washington crossed the frozen Delaware For he knew a surprise attack had to be won As only a man of God would know to dare Laboring to keep virtue his guiding star He relied heavily upon faith Wielding unassailable power to travel far It was more than tyranny he'd learned to face [Chorus] One more month One more month to this day Give it one more month And we'll end this war for liberties sake [Verse 2] With the Declaration of Independence in adoption For eight long years, as the General, he exerted Knowing quitting was never an option He worked with troops who oft times deserted The night was long and his plan was bold It was a nine mile march to reach Trenton None would have thought to do so in this bitter cold But, the wind blanketed all noise from detection [Chorus] One more month One more month to this day Give it one more month And we'll end this war for liberties sake [Verse 3] In a fierce battle they went door to door And forty five minutes later they'd won Then on to Princeton, they fought once more But, then, his enlistments were done As the drums rolled, their leader did plead To reenlist none stepped forward to fight Each had farms at home and families to feed And hope of payments had not reached their sights [Bridge] Washington turned and rode away, too But, then stopped, came back and said, My dear fellows You have done all that I've asked you to do But, still the war rages and bellows Your homes and country's at stake Please give it one more month to this day And we'll end this war for liberties sake Then...men stepped forward...they engaged without delay [Final Chorus] One more month One more month to this day Give it one more month And we'll end this war for liberties sake


Education Week: George Washington was a man of true virtue | Mormon Times

The Glorious Cause of America
David McCullough
MTC
Sept. 27, 2005





Education Week: George Washington was a man of true virtue | Mormon Times