The Death of Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed today. The media and liberals are calling it "political violence" so they can continue with their rhetoric. And that rhetoric is what led up to this. It has led to such actions in the past, and has led to this today. Charlie Kirk was … Continue reading The Death of Charlie Kirk

It Is Well

This hymn was written after traumatic events in Horatio Spafford's life. The first was the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which ruined him financially (Spafford had been a successful lawyer and had invested significantly in property in the area of Chicago that was extensively damaged by the great fire). His business interests were further hit … Continue reading It Is Well

The Sounds of Life – and Love

Since my wife died, I find myself eating out fairly often. The waitresses at Country Kitchen all know me by name, and I have a standing breakfast date with however many of my grand-kids and great grand-kids can attend every Monday. We have a good visit, solve most of the world's problems, and discuss everything … Continue reading The Sounds of Life – and Love

Independence Day: Faith, Family, and Freedom

Gary Baurs of American Values writes: Please use some time over the Fourth to remind your children and grandchildren about America’s exceptionalism and the significance of Independence Day. Remind them about the sacrifices at Bunker Hill and Concord Bridge that were necessary to create this nation and secure our freedoms. Tell them about the courage … Continue reading Independence Day: Faith, Family, and Freedom

The Smell of Rain

A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked into the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. Still groggy from surgery, her husband David held her hand as they braced themselves for the latest news. That afternoon of March 10, 1991, complications had forced Diana, only 24-weeks pregnant, … Continue reading The Smell of Rain

How Do You Smell?

I knew a man who was brought up in a time when people in the rural areas hunted, trapped, and fished to put meat on the table. And along with that pelts were sold that brought in extra money as well. He knew a lot about wildlife, and that from first-hand experience. One thing he … Continue reading How Do You Smell?

Unspoken Request

Unspoken Request by The McKameys The preacher got up And said, "Stand to your feet. We'll start with a prayer if you have a need, Let it be heard, saints, let it be known, We're all family and you're not alone" But that's when he saw her In the back of the church; Her silence … Continue reading Unspoken Request

Heart, Mind, and Strength

March 29 - From the Inside Out - From OneCry Father, Jesus said that I am to love You with all of my heart, with all of my mind, with all of my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself—that this is more important than anything else that I do. Forgive me, Lord, for I know … Continue reading Heart, Mind, and Strength

The Older I Get

(as sung by Amos Raber) https://youtu.be/6Ps4KZ1mEwE The older I get, The more I think You only get a minute, better live while you’re in it, 'Cause it’s gone in a blink; And the older I get, The truer it is It’s the people you love, not the money and stuff, That makes you rich. And … Continue reading The Older I Get

Capital Prayer Alert: American Values

Fighting For Faith, Family & Freedom Saturday, March 15, 2025 To: Friends & Supporters As you know, my wife, Carol, prepares a monthly prayer alert. I hope you will share Carol's thoughts with your friends and fellow worshipers. Thank you for taking an interest in her monthly devotion. -- Gary Bauer From: Carol Bauer Here … Continue reading Capital Prayer Alert: American Values