“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.” Titus … Continue reading “Regeneration in Classic Literature”
Discerning Moment
Timeless truths from America’s treasury
What Can We Learn from Treasure Island?
Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. Proverbs 12:2-3 … Continue reading “What Can We Learn from Treasure Island?”
An Independent People are Wholly Dependent upon God
I will walk at liberty, for I seek Your precepts. Psalm 119:45 The Pennsylvania State House was hot, humid, and charged with emotion in June and July of 1776, when … Continue reading “An Independent People are Wholly Dependent upon God”
Learn America’s Heritage of Christian Character this Summer: The Pilgrim Model, Part II
“Now the Lord is that Spirit and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 2:17 America’s heritage of Christian character is beautifully detailed in William … Continue reading “Learn America’s Heritage of Christian Character this Summer: The Pilgrim Model, Part II”
Learn America’s Heritage of Christian Character this Summer: Nathaniel Bowditch, Part I
“And that you study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands.” I Thessalonians 4:11 One way to teach character to children … Continue reading “Learn America’s Heritage of Christian Character this Summer: Nathaniel Bowditch, Part I”
“Stay in your Lane! It’s a Matter of Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction Usurped and Sovereignty for Sale”
“Since the civil ruler has the authority to wield armed might, a unity of civil powers in one body tends to corrupt it toward tyranny. God has also created man … Continue reading ““Stay in your Lane! It’s a Matter of Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction Usurped and Sovereignty for Sale””
Conscience and the Constitution: Part Two
Thinking and Reasoning Biblically in 2023 Part Two of Two The blessings of liberty in America cannot be perpetuated unless the principles of that liberty are re-identified and re-affirmed in … Continue reading “Conscience and the Constitution: Part Two”
Freedom OF Religion, or Freedom FROM Religion – A False Dichotomy
“Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side, my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” Attributed to Abraham Lincoln In … Continue reading “Freedom OF Religion, or Freedom FROM Religion – A False Dichotomy”
Conscience and the Constitution: Part One
Thinking and Reasoning Biblically in 2023 Part One of Two America’s founding and establishment was the result of a people educated in Christian principles. Verna M. Hall Churches in the early … Continue reading “Conscience and the Constitution: Part One”
Why We Must Speak About Politics and Religion
“For if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, … Continue reading “Why We Must Speak About Politics and Religion”