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Public Opinion or Principles?

Public Opinion or Principles?

Jesus was asked, “Which is the greatest commandment (law)?” He responded, “Love the Lord God with all your heart, mind and soul, and your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-40) History teaches us that this statement outlines Biblical political principles that are...

All Education is Religious

All Education is Religious

"Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." Colossians 2:8 This teaching examines the issue of so called “neutrality” in education....

Don’t shrink back, but proclaim your faith

Don’t shrink back, but proclaim your faith

"Do not let anyone claim to be a true American if they ever attempt to remove religion from politics. Anyone who does this cannot be called American." George Washington There are those that would like to enforce the "separation of church and state" in the sense that...

Gratitude is a virtue of the highest excellence.

Gratitude is a virtue of the highest excellence.

Proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds. Psalm 26:7 ESV  The Pilgrims formed a government, by the Mayflower Compact, that was limited before they reached the shores of America. This Compact planted the seed of self-government...

Effects of the “Wall” of Separation

Effects of the “Wall” of Separation

"Probably at the time of the adoption of the Constitution, and of the First Amendment to it, the general, if not universal sentiment in America was that Christianity ought to receive encouragement from the state.” Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833,...

Columbus Advanced the Gospel Westward

Columbus Advanced the Gospel Westward

By Dr. Max Lyons, Director of Teaching Services at FACE One man or woman, in obedience to God, can do great things, and make a profound difference in the world.  Annually we honor such a man, Christopher Columbus.  October 12th is Columbus Day because on...

The Idea of America Rests upon a Sovereign God

The Idea of America Rests upon a Sovereign God

"No human society has ever been able to maintain both order and freedom, both cohesiveness and liberty apart from the moral precepts of the Christian Religion. Should our Republic ever forget this fundamental precept of governance, we will then, be surely doomed.”...