Emily Ellis

Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Degree in History from Carson-Newman University

[Today in History @TodayinHistory]

Today in 1973, the greatest horse race in history was run.

Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths to become the Triple Crown winner and set a world record time that has never been beaten!

🎥: CBS Broadcast

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 WOW! Dr. ALVEDA KING just said it PERFECTLY on Capitol Hill

"I still have a dream. I dream that one day we will move beyond black power and white power and embrace GOD'S power and human dignity!"

"I reject the notion that Americans who hold traditional Christian beliefs should be treated as THREATS or TERRORISTS simply because we disagree with a prevailing political thought!" 🙏🏻

"I dream that Americans will one day see each other, not as enemies, but as neighbors. I dream that we will hear each other, see each other, and recognize that every human life has value from the womb to the tomb and beyond."

"We are as scripture teaches, one blood, one human race. And if we remember that truth, we can build a future worthy of the sacrifices made by those who came before us."

"We must speak out for truth and against the forces that would manufacture hate, fear, division, and violence simply to line their pockets and further their political ambitions."

"God bless America, God bless you!"

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[Echoes of War @EchoesofWarYT]

On June 6, 1944, a 56-year-old general with a secret walked onto Utah Beach under fire, armed with a cane and a pistol.

The secret: his heart was failing. He had hidden it from the army doctors so they wouldn't pull him from the mission.

His name was Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Son of the President. He had begged three separate times to lead the first wave ashore at Normandy before his commanders finally said yes.

When his landing craft drifted 2,000 yards off course, every instinct said redirect the following waves to the correct zone. Instead, Roosevelt walked the beach himself, alone, under artillery fire, cane in hand, reading the terrain.

His verdict: "We'll start the war from right here."

He then stood on that beach and personally greeted every regiment that landed after him, pointing them inland, cracking jokes under shellfire, steadying 18-year-olds who had never seen combat. He did this for hours.

Years later, Omar Bradley was asked to name the single most heroic act he had ever witnessed in combat.

His answer, without hesitation: "Ted Roosevelt on Utah Beach."

Roosevelt's son, Captain Quentin Roosevelt II, also landed at Normandy that same morning. He was named after his uncle, Quentin Roosevelt, who had been shot down as a fighter pilot over France in World War I.

Three generations. Three wars. One family.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. died in his sleep 36 days later. Heart attack. The thing he had been hiding finally won. He never learned he had been awarded the Medal of Honor.

He was buried at the Normandy American Cemetery.

In 1955, his family had his brother Quentin, killed in WWI, exhumed from where he fell in France and reinterred right beside him. Quentin is the only World War I soldier buried there.

Two brothers. Two world wars. The same French soil.

Their father had once said: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."

Both of his sons did exactly that.

[Pete Hegseth @PeteHegseth]

June 6, 1944

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

Today, we remember the heroes of D-Day - June 6, 1944.

Through extraordinary courage and sacrifice, American troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, defeated tyranny, and helped secure freedom for generations to come.

Their legacy lives on. America remains forever grateful. 🇺🇸

[Voices of WW2 @VoicesofWW2]

"The eyes of the world are upon you". June 5th, 1944. One day before D-Day.

[ArmyWestPoint Sports @GoArmyWestPoint]

"The eyes of the world are upon you." - Gen. Eisenhower, @WestPoint_USMA Class of 1915.

Today in 1944, brave soldiers, sailors & airmen showed unwavering courage & devotion to duty on D-Day.

We honor their dedication & remember their fearlessness on the coast of France.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

Eighty-two years ago today, freedom stood on the edge of extinction, and Allied forces stormed into hell to help save the world.

We will never forget the courage, the sacrifice, and the blood spilled on that fateful day.

[U.S. Ambassador to NATO @USAmbNATO]

On D-Day, the fate of the free world hung in the balance. Thousands of brave Americans advanced into chaos to save civilization. The tide turned because of their unshakable spirit. We stand forever grateful for these heroes. God bless them.

[TN House Republicans @tnhousegop]

Happy #NuclearFamilyMonth Tennessee! This June, we’re celebrating the backbone of our great state and nation: strong families.

[Denny Burk @DennyBurk]

"Testify To Love" Is a Gay-affirming Anthem?

Two former members of the Christian pop group Avalon have re-recorded the song “Testify to Love” and are hailing it as a gay-affirming anthem. One of them even claims that it has always been a gay-affirming anthem. At least that is what former band member Melissa Greene says in a recent post on her Substack.

This is misinformation and propaganda of the worst kind, and here’s why:

First, there is no evidence that any of the songwriters intended the lyrics of the song to be a gay-affirming anthem. That was not a thing in anyone’s farthest imagination in 1997 when this song was released. Neither is there any evidence that any of the group members intended it to be a gay-affirming anthem in 1997. Indeed, one of the group members at the time (Michael Passons) eventually came-out publicly as gay, but that was nearly two decades after the other members of Avalon fired him for moral reasons relating to his homosexuality. There is no evidence in 1997 nor even in 2003 that Michael Passons’ bandmates in Avalon wished to affirm homosexuality. Indeed, his removal testifies to the opposite.

Second, former members of Avalon who left the band decades ago don’t get to make up a meaning for lyrics they didn’t write—much less impute some perversion to those lyrics that none of the authors or performers intended. That would be like saying that Thomas Jefferson’s words about “freedom” always meant to be LGBTQ+ affirming. It’s an absurdity even to suggest such a thing, and it’s no less absurd to impute such a thing to the authors of “Testify to Love.”

Third, none of the current members of Avalon have ever come out as gay-affirming. It would be unfair to them for fans to allow this inspirational song to be ruined by apostates who care nothing about the Christian faith represented in the song. The song belongs to Avalon and to the ages, and it has nothing to do with affirming sexual perversion.

The bottom line is that two former members of Avalaon who have deconstructed their faith are now trying to coopt "Testify To Love" for their deconstruction narratives. Don't let them do that. Feel free to listen to Avalon and the original version of “Testify To Love.” There is nothing "affirming" about this song, and there never will be.

[NBC Sports @NBCSports]

VICTORY FOR GOLDEN TEMPO IN THE 152ND KENTUCKY DERBY! 🐎🌹

📺: The 152nd Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

GOLDEN TEMPO WINS THE 152ND ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY

CHERIE DEVAUX IS THE FIRST FEMALE TRAINER TO WIN IT!!!

[Kentucky Derby @KentuckyDerby]

Golden Tempo wins the Kentucky Derby.

[TreVeyon Henderson @TreVeyonH4]

“For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths.”
2 Timothy 4:3-4

[Reverend Jordan Wells @WellsJorda89710]

🚨 BREAKING:Patriots star RB TreVeyon Henderson just posted his bold support for Jaden Ivey after the NBA released him today over his anti-LGBTQ and Pride Month comments.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
**Matthew 5:10**

WOW.

It's absolutely disgusting how the radical left and the demonic NBA continue their vicious attacks on people of faith. Shame on the Bulls and the entire league for bowing to woke ideology instead of standing for truth and religious liberty. Christians are being persecuted for simply speaking biblical truth—enough is enough!

Stand strong, Jaden. The kingdom stands with you. 🙏🇺🇸

#FaithOverFear #StandForTruth #PersecutedForRighteousness #ChristianPersecution #NBAWoke #ShameOnTheBulls #ReligiousLiberty #BibleTruth #Matthew510 #CancelCultureExposed #WokeNBA #DemonicNBA #PatriotsForFaith #JadenIvey #TreVeyonHenderson

[The Vol Bros @thevolbros]

Kudos to the staff and @cwalk8432 for pouring into these guys!

[Summitt Mindset @SummittMindset]

Trailer for the new Pat Summitt documentary, coming on March 25!

[Tri-Star Network @TriStarNetwork]

🚨LVFL Tess Darby shared her thoughts on seniors starting on Senior Day:

“I didn’t earn the right to start that game, and that’s on me.”

Respect the honesty and accountability.🩵🧡

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

And no, we're not tired of winning yet.