Patsy Riley
First Lady of
Saturday, July 5, 2008
From Alabama's First Lady, Patsy Riley
Question
Strange.
I'm not sure why some liberal thinking people want to take this train of thought. By no means does a God fearing person ever intend "God bless America" to mean something other than "God bless America". There is no hidden meaning, no hidden agenda. It's just a prayer folks. Not meant to take blessings from anyone else. Just a simple prayer.
Oh and by the way, unashamedly I pray, "God please bless America".
Kelley Smith
Americanism Chairman
Thursday, July 3, 2008
4th of July Thoughts
We have freedom to gather our families and friends around us and have games, fun, food, hugs, kisses, sentimental moments and conversation. Conversation that might include disagreeing on political and even religious issues. In a place where the government controls all, we would never have the opportunity to share those things and certainly never be afforded the opportunity to disagree. The joy would be removed from life if freedom were to be removed.
God gave man free will so that we could enjoy the blessings of choosing to do the right thing. And He seems to take pleasure in those small acts of obedience. There is no greater surge of joy than choosing to do right when everyone else is doing wrong.
Our forefathers granted us the liberty and freedom to choose to do right. To spread our wings and enjoy life as we see fit, without fear that the government could halt our joy and stop our progress.
Spiritual and eternal freedom comes to us through the one who made us. The one who loves us more than we can imagine, God Almighty. Political freedom and all the other freedoms we have as citizens of the United States are not granted by political leaders and Presidents, they were granted to us many years ago in a small room full of wisdom filled men July 4, 1776. It is now our duty to appreciate those freedoms and resolve ourselves to living in a manner worthy of the sacrifices that it takes to retain those freedoms. That's not too much to ask.
Kelley Smith
Americanism Chair AFRW
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
4th of July Article by AFRW President Bobbie Lou Leigh
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
July 4th Article from AFRW Vice President Elois Zeanah
As we approach the 4th of July and as Americanism Chair for AFRW, I challenged our leadership to write essays on "Why the 4th of July is more than just a day off from work." Thanks to those who are participating. Check back in the rest of this week to read more. Enjoy reading Elois' essay this beautiful Tuesday morning in America. God bless America and God bless our world.
The upcoming election has caused me to remember what July 4th really means. I find myself brooding about the November elections as I worry about the future of our country and the lessening of core values that made

