‘Not prepared’: Congressional panel calls for huge defense buildup

America’s odds of fighting a major war are the highest in 80 years, and its military isn’t prepared for one. This was the finding of a bipartisan panel tasked by Congress to review U.S. defense strategy. Its nearly 100-page report reveals a crisis of confidence in American national security. CONTINUED @ ‘Not prepared’…

Sunday Sermon Series – “Ten Commandments” – 07/28/2024

Last week I woke up to this article in my daily news feed: Breitbart News: Poll Shows 80% of Americans Fear U.S. Is ‘Spiraling’ Out of Control Post-Assassination Attempt. These folks fear the once seemingly tranquil life America offered, even promised to so many has vanished forever. I offer a simple explanation for America’s apparent death … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Ten Commandments” – 07/28/2024

U.S. Army Presentation Lists Pro-Life Organizations as Terrorist Groups

Source: U.S. Army Presentation Lists Pro-Life Organizations as Terrorist Groups Response to Fort Liberty Training Claiming Operation Rescue is a Terrorist Group Not Only is it an Outright Lie, it Violates the 1878 Federal Law, Posse Comitatus Act National Right to Life Responds to Fort Liberty Presentation Senators Slam Army After Presentation Calls Pro-Life Americans … More U.S. Army Presentation Lists Pro-Life Organizations as Terrorist Groups

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

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

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 Soldier’s Devotional – “Obliged” – 05/18/2024

Onward, then, ye people,join our happy throng,Blend with ours your voicesin the triumph song;Glory, laud, and honor,unto Christ the King;This thro’ countless agesmen and angels sing. Onward, Christian Soldiers v.4 It may seem unusual to begin with these lyrics for a post entitled “Obliged”. Yet Christians know they are in a fight every day against … More Saturday Soldier’s Devotional – “Obliged” – 05/18/2024

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

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