Labor Day, Railroad Strikes, Grover Cleveland, Eugene Debs, Socialist Party of America, Outsourcing {TEXT AND VIDEO} – American Minute with Bill Federer

Labor Day.  The history is a little more interesting than just picnics and hot dogs. To appreciate it, some background is necessary. At the time the United States was founded, most people were self-employed, working as either farmers or in trades, such as… CONTINUED @ SOURCE

Thursday Thoughts – 08/28/2025 –

Flag at half-staff Alert! As a mark of respect for the victims of the school shooting in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, 2025, the United States flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately through sunset Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. When published, White House proclamations may be found at  https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt … More Thursday Thoughts – 08/28/2025 –

Memorial Day – 2025

Memorial Day in America has become nothing like the original folks envisioned in 1866. Commercialization and party hardiness are the primary focus of the weekend. Few, if any, businesses close, and flowers are not shared on graves. Over the Memorial Day weekend, I get many more “thank you for your service” comments because most folks … More Memorial Day – 2025

Presidents Day – 02/17/2025

HISTORY Wikipedia Presidents Day President’s Day and America’s 5 best presidents Presidents’ Day – George Washington’s Birthday – American Minute with Bill Federer This Presidents’ Day, meet the men who shaped our nation with PragerU’s American Presidents Series. Fewer than 50 men have held the highest office, each leaving a mark on America’s history. But … More Presidents Day – 02/17/2025

Devotional Thought – “Colors of Hope” – 09/11/2024

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. We must NEVER FORGET those who lost their lives in this cowardly moment in history, nor those heroes who rushed to the aid of those in NYC, the Pentagon, and Stoystown, PA. The sign of God’s covenant with Noah was and is the rainbow, … More Devotional Thought – “Colors of Hope” – 09/11/2024

Reagan’s Warning: – 09/03/2024

American Minute with Bill Federer Reagan Warning: Socialism, Secularism & Abortion’s “tragic taking of unborn children” September 02, 2024 LISTEN (text to speech) Download as PDF … Reagan was born on February 6, 1911. A graduate of Eureka College, IL, in 1932, he worked as a lifeguard, having 77 rescues. He then announced for radio stations … More Reagan’s Warning: – 09/03/2024

CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM AND CHRISTIAN PATRIOTISM

This post is from a friend who writes quite often about current political and Christian topics. In reading this article my comment was: Tom, I know of NO fellow believers who think of “Christian Nationalism” as more about identity than religion. It carries with it assumptions about nativism, white supremacy, authoritarianism, patriarchy, and militarism.” Maybe … More CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM AND CHRISTIAN PATRIOTISM

Memorial Day 2024

Today is not about the veterans you meet. Today is a Day of Remembrance for the thousands of our Brothers and Sisters who died in service to our nation. PSALM 77 PSALM 77:5 CONTEXT: PSALM 77: title–v.20 In this individual lament psalm, the psalmist describes the comfort he has found by remembering how God helped … More Memorial Day 2024