Discerning Moment

Justice is the end [purpose] of government. It is the end [purpose] of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit. James Madison, Federalist No. 51 In 1788, James Madison addressed a question that burns in the American mind today. What … Continue reading “What is Justice?”

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 during the Revolutionary War time. The difference, today, is that the voices are louder and more invasive due to social media, news cycles and technology. … Continue reading “The Gift of Power”

And he who overcometh and keepeth my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations. Rev. 2:26 KJV Christians, in today’s culture, are often the target of social media censorship, ridiculed for a lack of “wokeness”, accused of playing identity politics and many other denunciations. These charges emerge when we stand … Continue reading “The Key to Triumph”

The whole of the Christian life from the beginning to the end, is a conflict with the world and the power of darkness, a conflict within and without. Neander The misguided “promise” of the trending “cancel culture” to “protect” us from “wrong” beliefs, is a tyrannical move to cancel free speech, misrepresent recorded history, and … Continue reading “How to Counter Cancel Culture”

Part Two of Two We should never despair, our Situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth New Exertions. George Washington, July 15, 1777 The political and cultural landscape in America is in tatters. What has changed … Continue reading “The Antidote for Despair Part 2”

Part One of Two And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. Isaiah 32:17 ESV The daily barrage of news and social media in America is creating a climate of fear, hate and an increasing hostility toward traditional conservative values—a narration that fans the flames of … Continue reading “The Antidote for Despair Part 1”

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.  I Corinthians 16:13 NIV The current cultural/political situation demands courage. We must stand firm to protect the conservative values won over the last four years and prevent the progressive reshaping of America by teaching our children the Biblical Christian worldview and principles … Continue reading “Have Courage”

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous?Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ESV Events in Washington, DC during the past week have been shocking and seemingly designed to shake the good faith and trust of American … Continue reading “Standing Firm”

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 more loud and deep:“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;The Wrong shall fail,The Right prevail,With peace on earth, good-will to men.” Composed by Henry … Continue reading “The Wrong Shall Fail, The Right Prevail”