Discerning Moment

Lesson One Part One I can of my own self do nothing. John 5:30 1. What produces mankind’s ability to be self-governed? James Madison, writing in The Federalist, said:   … Continue reading “Does Mankind have the Power for Self-Government? Part One”

Til we come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God… Ephesians 4:13 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made … Continue reading “The Christian Principle of American Political Union* Part II”

The answer is its founding text (U.S. Constitution), the Bible and the God of the Bible! Righteousness exalts a nation Proverbs 14:34 Our Founders almost universally taught that for liberty … Continue reading “What makes America unique?”

“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of … Continue reading “The Christian Principle of American Political Union* Part I”

 “The government of the United States is acknowledged by the wise and good of other nations, to be the most free, impartial, and righteous government of the world; …. for … Continue reading “How the seed of local self-government is planted (Part II)”

Samuel Adams*—The Father of the Revolution—reminds us that the art of self-government is learned through “the study and practice of the exalted virtues of the Christian system …” Let [pastors] … Continue reading “How the seed of local self-government is planted (Part I)”

Every human person God created is endowed with the ability to self-govern, and we as Americans must protect that right by law. In order to do that, we must learn … Continue reading “Teach the children: The Christian form of our government. (Part II)”

Honor, justice, and humanity, forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us. … Continue reading “Teach the children: The Christian form of our government. (Part I)”

“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.” George Washington, “Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation,” Rule #110, 1744 … Continue reading “Teach the children: How to keep a good conscience”

Teach the children:  When you have a big task before you, remember Nehemiah whose task was to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. God has called his people today to be rebuilders, with … Continue reading “How do you accomplish a big task?”