Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Today is “President’s Day”.  The schools are out in our local area as are banks, government offices and some businesses.  What is this day? Before I move forward, please know this is not a political post of support for or against our current president.  My desire is to clarify a couple things.  First, why we celebrate this day, and second, why we honor the office of President of the United States. History.com says this about the “President’s Day” holiday:  Presidents' Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; Presidents' Day 2020 occurs on Monday, February 17. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents' Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Wash...

There are many quotes that I have heard through the years that have stuck in my mind.  Many of those have made me stop and think. Some even made me make some drastic changes. Bible verses have had and continue to have the same impact on me.  I have shared many of those with you in the past here through e-devotions.  Let me take a little different path. Here are some quotes from presidents of our nation who have talked about their faith.  Just wanted to draw attention to a few of these. “If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.”   Ronald Reagan “We asked for God’s help; and now, in this shining outcome, in this magnificent triumph of good over evil, we should thank God.”     George H. W. Bush “It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.”     George Washington "A thorough  knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a col...