Discerning Moment

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”

Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by His hand that made all things of nothing, and gives being to all things that are; and, as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many… Govenor William Bradford of Plimoth Plantation

“Our popular government lay in embryo on board the Mayflower…”  Wellman, “Polity of the Pilgrim Church”, 1856 Divinely blown off course, the square rigger cargo ship Mayflower carrying 102 passengers of “saints and strangers”, landed off the coast of New England. Mutinous speeches immediately threatened their liberty because once they ventured ashore, the original patent … Continue reading “The Mayflower Compact: the Birth of Self-Government in America”

Public virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the Foundation of Republics. John Adams The Founding Fathers of our nation had a clear conception of Christian character and Christian citizenship as part of the inseparable fabric of our nation. Learning the foundational Biblical principles of economics, education, international relations, healthcare, … Continue reading “Politics or Principles?”