Fourth of July

Gary Bauer of American Values writes: In his first year as president, Reagan wrote an essay entitled "What the Fourth of July Means To Me." As we prepare to celebrate the 245th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, I'd like to share some excerpts of Reagan's thoughts about American patriotism. "For one who was born and … Continue reading Fourth of July

Amazing Grace and Amazing Love

A hymn by Charles Wesley - And Can it be that I should Gain? And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die … Continue reading Amazing Grace and Amazing Love

Heaven is NOT Shaken

From Tony Perkins, Family Research Council: This country has seen some dark days. There have been moments of unbelievable despair, like we witnessed at the Capitol, when everything seems to come apart at the seams. Those are the hours when the hopelessness we see looks nothing like the nation we thought we knew. Yet, in … Continue reading Heaven is NOT Shaken

Thank A Veteran

It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given you freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given you freedom of the press.It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given you freedom of speech. It is the veteran, not the protester, who has given you freedom to … Continue reading Thank A Veteran

The Grey-Haired Brigade

(I did not write this, but I wish I had!) They like to refer to us as senior citizens, old fogies, blue hairs, geezers, and in some cases dinosaurs. Some of us are "Baby Boomers" getting ready to retire, others are from the Greatest Generation already retired. We walk a little slower these days and … Continue reading The Grey-Haired Brigade

Thank You for Your Service

When you go to the grocery store and see rows and rows of food, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and you can afford to buy some of it, thank a veteran. When you go to church – any church you want to – or even if you choose not to go to church – thank a … Continue reading Thank You for Your Service

From Whence Comes Our Freedom?

Not surprisingly, Speaker Pelosi is now defending Rep Adam Schiff's parody transcript -- which he himself said was made up -- as the truth about what was said on the phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky. Pelosi said “It's sad that he's (Schiff) using the president's own words. He didn't make it … Continue reading From Whence Comes Our Freedom?

The Disease of Prosperity Cured by Capitalism

Alyssa Ahlgren, writing for The Foundation of Economic Education, said: “My generation has only seen prosperity. We have no contrast. We didn’t live in the Great Depression, or live through two world wars, or see the rise and fall of socialism and communism. We don’t know what it’s like not to live without the Internet, … Continue reading The Disease of Prosperity Cured by Capitalism

No Convention Needed (re-post)

Some members of Congress are crowing that the Electoral College needs to be abolished, annulled, disbanded, whatever you want to call it, they want it gone. One of the ways that could be accomplished would be to have an Article V Convention. I wrote this post in Feb, 2017. I think it is worth re-posting. … Continue reading No Convention Needed (re-post)

Truth is Freedom

The greatest need in America today is truth. Truth in news reporting, truth in the political arena, truth in the pulpit of our churches. There is no substitute for Freedom, and indeed there is nothing better than truth, even when it hurts. Then truth should be tempered with compassion and mercy, and when required, forgiveness. … Continue reading Truth is Freedom