Category: America’s Heritage

Rightly ordered patriotism is not Christian nationalism

July 9, 2024

. It is important for American Christians to understand that much of the discussion about “Christian nationalism” is much ado about nothing. David Closson is director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. Over the last few years, the term “Christian nationalism” has received outsized attention in American political discourse. Although the … More Rightly ordered patriotism is not Christian nationalism

Beware of leaders professing devotion to “democracy”:

July 8, 2024

The Politics of Pericles – American Minute with Bill Federer EXTRACT: “This is the old trick of those who would usurp the government of their country. In the name of democracy, they speak, warning the people against the influence of wealth and the danger of aristocracy. History, ancient and modern, is full of such examples … More Beware of leaders professing devotion to “democracy”:

“Flag Day”, Americana, Plus…- 14 June 2024

June 14, 2024

. What Is Freedom? True freedom is not primarily a freedom ‘from’ external restraints or a freedom ‘to’ enact our own will but a freedom ‘for’ something greater than ourselves. CONTINUED @ https://adflegal.org/article/what-freedom?sourcecode=11032415_r800&utm_source=pardot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=flag-day&utm_content=text-link&utm_segment=act-pro FLAG DAY “I pledge allegiance to the Flag and to the Republic …” – A Republic is where the citizens are co-kings! … More “Flag Day”, Americana, Plus…- 14 June 2024

Devotional Thought “Integrity” and ‘My Faith Votes’ – 06/11/2024

June 11, 2024

The idea of voting in general and especially voting Biblically, should be a matter of personal integrity to all who claim the title “Christian.” . Earlier proverbs in this collection (Proverbs 25:1) noted a similar idea (Proverbs 28: 12, 15, 28). Godly leadership in a nation generally leads to good outcomes (Proverbs 11:10; 14:34; 20:26; 25:5). Oppressive rulers who ignore … More Devotional Thought “Integrity” and ‘My Faith Votes’ – 06/11/2024

Memorial Day 2024

May 27, 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

Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – God’s PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) ~ 09/14/2024

May 15, 2024

Back in the day when I served in the US Army (the mid-seventies to mid-nineties), we were blessed if we got any additional Body Armor beyond our helmet. Toward the end of Deseret Storm, we finally got issued body armor as a personal protection upgrade. Today our US Forces are far more protected in Battle … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – God’s PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) ~ 09/14/2024

WHY WOULD A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FAIL?

May 13, 2024

When sinners become intolerant of those who voice opposition to their sinning, they often react by forcing their beliefs upon others, especially those who object. Since the object of a constitutional republic is to protect the individual’s right to practice his or her own beliefs, such intolerance is a direct assault on the republic, and … More WHY WOULD A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FAIL?

Hermeneutics, History and Moralismm – 04/24/2024

April 24, 2024

. Sola Scriptura would be the anthem of most evangelicals. It was the crushing blow of the Reformation, after all. But what implications does this conviction have upon the way we actually study our Bibles? And how we live our lives? Does Your Hermeneutic Hold to Sola Scriptura? We see around us every day the growth of … More Hermeneutics, History and Moralismm – 04/24/2024

Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024

April 2, 2024

a person, organization, or country that does not behave in the usual or acceptable way: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rogue CONTEXT: PSALM 16 PSALM 16:2 OVERVIEW: In this psalm’s movement from cry for help to affirmation of God’s rule and blessings, the reformers, propelled by Peter’s apostolic warrant in Acts 2, find the acts of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. Even the psalm’s title—for all our exegetes except Calvin—authorizes … More Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024

Presidents Day – Americana – 02/19/2024

February 20, 2024

Take the Quiz . . . . U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 3: Obligations and Responsibilities of the President The Duties & Responsibilities of the US President On Presidents’ Day, Washington and Lincoln Speak to Us from Their Graves Don’t tear down George Washington “Whatever strikes at the root of Christianity, tends manifestly to the … More Presidents Day – Americana – 02/19/2024