Annapolis, Maryland (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Declaration of Rights (1867)
We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty.
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Maryland)
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Maine)
Augusta, Maine (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Preamble (1820)
We the people of Maine acknowledge with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity… and imploring God’s aid and direction in its accomplishments.
I wonder if the current leadership of Maine has a grateful heart toward the Sovereign God, Ruler of the Universe? I wonder if they implore “God’s aid and direction” in their government? It’s something we should all be asking ourselves…”We the people…”
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Des Moines, Iowa)
Des Moines, Iowa (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Preamble (1857)
We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a constitution of these blessings establish this Constitution.
CLICK HERE to read the introduction to this series of posts.
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Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Hawaii)
Honolulu, Hawaii (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Preamble (1959)
We, the people of Hawaii, grateful for Divine Guidance…dedicate our efforts to fulfill the philosophy decreed by the Hawaii State motto Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono (“The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness”).
CLICK HERE to read the introduction to this series.
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Delaware)
Dover, Delaware (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Delaware Constitution Preamble (1897)
Through Divine Goodness, all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictations of their consciences.
To understand the purpose of these posts featuring state capital buildings, read the introduction to this series.
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Connecticut)
Hartford, Connecticut (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Connecticut’s Great Seal (1784) and State Motto (1788)
Qui Transtulit Sustinet
“He Who Transplanted Still Sustains”
Image credit: Wikipedia
If it wasn’t clear enough, here is what Wikipedia has to say about the history of Connecticut’s state motto:
History of motto
The current motto looks a little different than the 1639 version (c.f. Sustinet qui transtulit). It was first seen in the colonies in 1639 on a seal brought from England by Colonel George Fenwick. The meaning of the motto was explained on April 23, 1775 in a letter stamped in Wethersfield, Connecticut: “We fix on our Standards and Drums the Colony arms, with the motto, Qui Transtulit Sustinet, round it in letters of gold, which we construe thus: God, who transplanted us hither, will support us”.
However, this explanation for the origin of the motto is questionable. In 1889, State Librarian Charles J. Hoadly published an article, “The Public Seal of Connecticut” that indicated the 80th Psalm as a possible source. The article stated:
“The vines [on the State Seal] symbolize the Colony brought over and planted here in the wilderness. We read in the 80th Psalm: ‘Thou has brought a vine out of Egypt: Thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it” – in Latin, ‘Vineam de Aegypto transtulisti, ejicisti gentes et plantasti eam’; and the motto expresses our belief that He who brought over the vine continues to take care of it – Qui transtulit sustinet“
To read the introduction to and purpose of this series of posts, CLICK HERE.
Regardless, I’m rather enjoying countering the nonsensical notion that faith (specifically a Judeo-Christian kind) had little to do with our nation’s founding. It’s obvious that if one wanted to eradicate God from the public square, he’d have to do a lot more than silence voices; he’d have to take a chisel or sledgehammer to the stone of our state capitals.
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Colorado)
Denver, Colorado (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Colorado State Motto (1861) and State Seal (1877)
Nil sine numine
“Nothing without the Deity”
Image credit: Wikipedia
To read the introduction to this post, CLICK HERE.
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (California)
Sacramento, California (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
California Supreme Court (1980)
Freedom of Religion is so fundamental to American history that it must be preserved even at the expense of other rights which have become institutionalized by the Democratic process.
Devin Walker v. First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 760-028.9
To read the “introduction” to this series, CLICK HERE.
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Alaska)
Juneau, Alaska (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Preamble (1956)
We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
49th State: Jan 3, 1959 Style: Art Deco Built: 1931
To read the introduction to this series, CLICK HERE.
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We Need Kings, Too
The impetus for this post came from an insurance commercial and a walk down the “princess aisle” at Hobby Lobby.
My Little Princess
Believe me, I get it. I have three daughters, so I am keenly aware of the need to make them feel special.
As a matter of fact, I have been known to go out of my way – actually, it really wasn’t – to make it known my girls are royalty. I have purchased the pink crowns, gone to the banquets, done the “daddy dances,” and participated in the high teas and fingernail polishing.
Shopping at Hobby Lobby
Every Dad should treat his daughter like a princess.
But What About Boys?
I shouldn’t have to elaborate very much because most of you probably already know how maligned the average male is in society, especially if he resembles anything masculine. However, society has yet to recognize the extent of the damage inflicted upon it by a radically-feministic and anti-gender agenda.
An anti-masculine paranoia has left men confused, scared, and spineless. Heck, even car insurance commercials (Liberty Mutual) tout the praise of coverage that can take care of teen boys who don’t know how to change a flat tire!
Proverbs 31 – It’s Not Only About Women
Now, whenever you think of Proverbs 31, what do you think about? The perfect woman? The high bar that is set for any woman who wants to be a model wife? Do you get stressed out with all of the expectations a male society is placing upon you?
Have you ever stopped to consider that Proverbs 31 starts out with a mother warning her son about other women? Have you ever noticed that the first few verses of Proverbs 31 contain words of affirmation…to a MAN?
Speaking of the tempting women and “strong drink,” this wise and caring mother warns,
“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings…” (Prov. 31:4).
What we need these days are more women like King Lemuel’s mother. We need women who will teach their sons about morality, ethics, duty, honor, responsibility, leadership, and genuine love…because they are kings.
We need parents who will pull the plug on the raw sewage put out by the likes of Yo Gotti and Nicki Minaj (I’m attaching a link to prove my point – viewer beware), and say, “It’s not for kings, my son, it is not for kings.”
The enemy doesn’t want to encourage biblical womanhood any more than he wants to encourage biblical masculinity.
So, empower your little princess; she’s truly precious.
But don’t forget about your prince; we need real men, too.
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The Recovering Legalist 