We have it in our power to begin the world over again. Thomas Paine In a way, Christian Americans are facing the same threats to liberty that our Founders battled … Continue reading “The Gift of Power”
Discerning Moment
Timeless truths from America’s treasury
Learning From History: The Importance of Language
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” American philosopher George Santayana, The Life of Reason: Reason in Common Sense Before learning from history, one must share … Continue reading “Learning From History: The Importance of Language”
“The Shot Heard ‘Round the World”
April 19, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. On this day in 1775, the opening shots of the American Revolution were fired. The Minute … Continue reading ““The Shot Heard ‘Round the World””
Is Law a Tool or a Weapon?
The Courts must declare the sense of the law; and if they should be disposed to exercise will instead of judgement; the consequences would be the substitution of their pleasure … Continue reading “Is Law a Tool or a Weapon?”
God’s Flawless Plan for Families
Without the knowledge and love of God, a family is but a collection of individuals who may have more or less of natural affection for one another; but the real … Continue reading “God’s Flawless Plan for Families”
Human Sexuality: Where are We Headed?
I know some muddleheaded Christians have talked as if Christianity thought that sex, or the body, or pleasure, were bad in themselves. But they were wrong. Christianity is almost the … Continue reading “Human Sexuality: Where are We Headed?”
Racism: A Biblical Response
“I have one great political idea…It is in substance, ‘Righteousness exalteth a nation – sin is a reproach to any people.’ This constitutes my politics, the negative and positive of … Continue reading “Racism: A Biblical Response”
The Principles of Good Government, Part 2
“It has been said that all Government is an evil. It would be more proper to say that the necessity of any Government is a misfortune. This necessity however exists; … Continue reading “The Principles of Good Government, Part 2”
The Principles of Good Government
“If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering. But if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can … Continue reading “The Principles of Good Government”
The Wrong Shall Fail, The Right Prevail
Christmas Bells And in despair I bowed my head;“There is no peace on earth,” I said;“For hate is strong,And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!”Then pealed the bells … Continue reading “The Wrong Shall Fail, The Right Prevail”