Tag: America

Can We Be Thankful in 2020?

2020 has been a depressing year! It has been a year we would like to forget, but surely will not be able to forget. We could never have predicted–toilet paper shortages, no March Madness, virtual schooling, church cancellations, mask wearing, election nightmares, a pandemic, and even cancelled holiday gatherings. It has been a surprising, difficult, …

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A Christian’s Response to the Women’s March

On January 21st, over 500,000 protestors took to the streets of Washington D.C. in what was called the “Women’s March.” Protestors in cities across the U.S. joined in this cause bringing the claimed total to more than a million.  The organizers of the March claimed “the march’s goal was to stand up for equality for …

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Seeking the Welfare of the People

We are in the midst of another political campaign.  Many Americans, especially Christians, are discouraged with the choices on the ballots.  The current political system seems to be fueled by greed and power. Nehemiah was a great political leader of God’s people in the Old Testament.  When he came to Jerusalem with the king’s authority …

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Are We Making Good Use of Our Freedom?

Our freedoms have not come without a cost! John Quincy Adams who was President from 1825-29 said this . . . “Posterity–you will never know how much it has cost my generation to persevere your freedom.  I hope you will make good use of it.”   What would he think now? Consider that word “cost” …

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We are Failing to Protect Our Most Prized Possession

On Friday, May 13th, President Obama is sending out a letter to schools with the support of education leaders instructing all school districts to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.  Districts could face issues with federal funding if they refuse to comply. You can read about it in this news article …

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How Would America React Now?

America waited in tremendous anxiety for any news from the frontline.  It was June 6, 1944 and the invasion of Europe had begun.  How would America react?  Would their be celebration and excitement? The nation turned to God in prayer! This is a fascinating story that is often unknown from our history.  One of our …

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Your Generation’s Faith May Delay God’s Judgment

America is growing more wicked! It is likely that judgment may come to this once great nation in the future.  I am not a doomsday prophet, or one who seeks to be overly dramatic.  But the sins of America will have consequences.  The more we flaunt our sin before a holy God, turning our backs …

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