Patriotism – Page 20 – Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach

Citizens! The Declaration of Independence: Now Read It, and Learn

December 30, 2022

There was a time when “Civics” and “true” American History was mandatory for all students that included our founding documents and the intent of the Founding Fathers. The Declaration of Independence makes clear points regarding tyranny, points now particularly applicable to the Biden administration given the current state of the federal government. The very first … More Citizens! The Declaration of Independence: Now Read It, and Learn

Is Religious Freedom Discrimination?

December 23, 2022

Over 400 years ago, the Pilgrims sailed the Mayflower to the New World, seeking religious freedom. And after a difficult first year in America, the surviving Pilgrims gave thanks and feasted, joined by about 90 Native Americans. The Pilgrims were neither the first nor the last group to come to America to make a new life and … More Is Religious Freedom Discrimination?

Ode to Unknown Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery

December 21, 2022

What struck me this year, as I worked in Section 13, was the number of graves with the inscription, “Unknown U.S. Soldier.” There were hundreds of them, many side by side… READ MORE > > > Here is the link for information on how you can volunteer next year as part of Wreaths Across America

“I Heard the Bells…”

December 19, 2022

American Minute with Bill Federer “I Heard the Bells…” Christmas Tree, Lights, Poinsettia, Carols, & White House Christmas Celebrations – . Continuing through the centuries, courageous missionaries spread Christianity. In the 5th century, St. Patrick evangelized the heathen Druid tribes of Ireland. In the 6th century, St. Augustine of Cantebury baptized 10,000 heathen Anglo-Saxons in England. READ MORE > > >

AMERICAN MINUTE(S) with BILL FEDERER

December 15, 2022

Pilgrims tried Communism — and rejected it, — replacing it with Property owned by Individuals who could then be Charitable! Immigrants to the “Holy Experiment” of Pennsylvania, Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” “My COUNTRY ’tis of Thee, Sweet LAND of LIBERTY”; & How … More AMERICAN MINUTE(S) with BILL FEDERER

The Constitution: Our Bill of Rights

December 12, 2022

Did you know that freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to bear arms were not in the original Constitution, drafted in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787? So where did they come from? Sherif Girgis, associate professor of law at the University of Notre Dame, has the answer. Watch Now

Supreme Court Upholds Prayer at Public Meetings

December 9, 2022

Before each public meeting of the Town Council, the Town of Greece, New York, has a tradition of inviting volunteers to pray. This is a common practice that predates the founding of the United States and the Supreme Court has found it to be part of the “fabric of society” in America. But in 2008, … More Supreme Court Upholds Prayer at Public Meetings

Devotional Thought for Today – 12/07/2022

December 7, 2022

Today marks the 81st anniversary of the day that will live in infamy. It is imperative that we as a nation never forget the ultimate sacrifice that 2,403 U.S. service members and civilians made on that fateful day. America and the world would not know “peace” until August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/07/2022

What Is Conservatism?

November 23, 2022

I have said many times that I am not a member of either of the two main parties, that I am a Christian and a Constitutionalist, and that by default makes me conservative. I found this explanation of what a conservative is or maybe should be interesting. Since Election Day, I have been engaging in … More What Is Conservatism?

Democracy in America

November 15, 2022

Could anyone have predicted the future of America 200 years ago? Alexis de Tocqueville foresaw a society fraught with materialism and “soft despotism” in his classic study of self-governance, freedom, and equality, Democracy in America. Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, and Michael Knowles discuss what we can learn from de Tocqueville’s … More Democracy in America