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

How Is This Happening?

washingtonstand.com PERKINS: ‘How Is This Happening in America?’ Tony Perkins 3–4 minutes Last week began in the Capitol Rotunda with President Donald Trump taking the oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States. Over on MSNBC, Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid — offering color commentary — lamented the occasion and asked, … Continue reading How Is This Happening?

“Pray, Pah-Pah, Pray”

We were gathered at my daughter-in-laws for dinner, and were getting ready to eat. Not all of us could be there that time, but my great-grandson, who is 2, was there. As we prepared to pray, his grandma said 'Let's pray' and we all bowed our head, and as is customary at these times we … Continue reading “Pray, Pah-Pah, Pray”

From American Values

If you don't find something in here that rubs your red-blooded America-loving sensibilities the wrong way, you're not paying attention: Thursday, January 9, 2025 To: Friends & Supporters From: Gary Bauer, American Values COUNTDOWN TO TRUMP’S INAUGURATION: 11 DAYS California Burning The devastating wildfires raging across southern California got even worse last night. But now … Continue reading From American Values