Category: government

Thursday Thoughts – 01/15/2026

January 15, 2026

TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based on both the Bible and our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana Religious Freedom Day: Jefferson Opposed Censorship; How Courts Twisted First Amendment … More Thursday Thoughts – 01/15/2026

Study – “Wall of Seperation”- 01/10/2026

January 10, 2026

The fictional wall separating “Church and state” became a real issue some 30 or 40 years ago. At that time, however, there was never any mention, nor do I believe a thought of separating American citizens. While we differed in our interpretation of Jefferson’s letter to the Danbury Church, we were still Americans and treated … More Study – “Wall of Seperation”- 01/10/2026

Thursday Thoughts – 01/08/2026

January 8, 2026

“Ho!  Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters!And you who have no money, come, buy and eat!Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” – Isa. 55:1 TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you … More Thursday Thoughts – 01/08/2026

PART 6 — WHAT SHOULD GOVERNMENT EXIST TO DO?

January 5, 2026

On January 1, 2026 By Citizen Tom PART 6 — WHAT SHOULD GOVERNMENT EXIST TO DO? This is the sixth post and final post in a series on the purpose of government. A list the previous posts in this series appears at the end. Here we conclude the series… CONTINUED @ LINK ABOVE In Part 1 of this series, we introduced … More PART 6 — WHAT SHOULD GOVERNMENT EXIST TO DO?

When “John 3:16” Becomes a Crime – 12/29/2025

December 29, 2025

These two articles piqued my interest today, as more and more of our 1st amendment rights are being challenged by folks who say this or that offends me. Have you noted, though, that the same group seems free to launch into a flurry of insults and false innuendo with no repercussions. While these two articles … More When “John 3:16” Becomes a Crime – 12/29/2025

Thursday Thoughts – 12/18/2025

December 18, 2025

TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based on both the Bible and our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana Christmas Tree, Lights, Poinsettia, White House, Carols “I Heard the Bells…” … More Thursday Thoughts – 12/18/2025

Thursday Thoughts – 12/04/2025

December 4, 2025

TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based on both the Bible and our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana The following two articles may seem misplaced at first, but I … More Thursday Thoughts – 12/04/2025

Thursday Thoughts – 11/06/2025

November 6, 2025

TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based on both the Bible and our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana Pilgrims almost sailed to Guyana: History of Spanish and French attempts … More Thursday Thoughts – 11/06/2025

Thursday Thoughts – 10/16/2025

October 16, 2025

TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based on both the Bible and our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana Columbus’ Four Voyages and Hurricanes in the Caribbean – American Minute … More Thursday Thoughts – 10/16/2025