Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6th 1911-June 5th 2004) was the 40th President of the United States. No matter what anyone thought of his politics, they couldn't help but love The Great Communicator who spoke with disarming humor and a positive outlook. Those who spoke with him always remarked at how he had the knack of making them feel as if they were the only person in the world who mattered at that moment!
Art of Eloquence uses humor to teach a generation of Christians to speak up as eloquently for their beliefs and accomplish the work the Lord has for them! During the Say What You Mean Convention 2008, we strive to help Christian families teach their children to speak as eloquently.
Ronald Reagan was a man of faith who felt strongly about a America's ties to her Creator. He had a way of using humor and God's Word to speak gently and respectfully of his vision and his beliefs. I thought you might enjoy reading a little of The Great Communicator's whit and wisdom of faith and politics:
“Our Nation’s motto – ‘In God We Trust’ - was not chosen lightly. It reflects a basic recognition that there is a divine authority in the universe to which this nation owes homage.”
“We can’t have it both ways. We can’t expect God to protect us in a crisis and just leave Him over there on the shelf in our day-to-day living. I wonder if sometimes He isn’t waiting for us to wake up, He isn’t maybe running out of patience.”
"America needs God more than God needs America. If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a Nation gone under.”
"Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement."
"I have wondered many times about what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress."
"The Taxpayer: That's someone who works for the federal Government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination."
To read more about Ronald Reagan click here.
Today is the last day of the rest of the Say What You Mean Convention. You can see my blogpost from yesterday for details on today's highlights.
From JoJo's Purple Crayon
 Learning Speech Communication Skills
can ALSO be fun with Art of Eloquence!
| 
