A Pioneer's hopes

                           LINCOLN-IN THE MIDST OF STORMS-WE                                                   GIVE THANKS! We may be divided in America today,but in 1863 there was a battle like no other and it was tearing up the country even worse.And a president trying to see it end.But October 8,1863 President Abraham Lincoln brought a little calm to a national storm-By giving thanks. In his speech Lincoln says that "no human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things.They are the gracious gifts of the most High God,who,while dealing with us in anger for our sins,hath nevertheless remembered mercy." With one voice and one heart America today just as Lincoln said then should greatly acknowledge of God's blessings and take time for Thanksgiving.And so give praise to our beneficent father who dwelleth in the heavens.For He has blessed us and has had mercy on us. For in the midst of all that storm Lincoln didn't forget

John F.Kennedy did not only read,he thought,he studied as well as examined,he saw the world from a young age and seen courage when it was needed.. And it was courage he admired the most.He also liked to see laughter in others.He prevented nuclear war through conversations and letters.Not a weapon of mass destruction.Not a voice of hatred or a street of riots.Kennedy cared about using the right words and lectured those who didn't. Words were his weapon and he knew if used right they can move,motivate and can get others to see what they didn't see before.But he also knew if used wrong and they often are can do more damage and may take years to repair if not at all. But words alone are not enough JFK reminds us if we are strong our strength will speak for itself,but if we are weak words will be of no help.He knew actions to make a better world is vital if it is to be a better world and that peace requires of us to live in mutual tolerance of one another. For our politi