On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence and changed the course of history forever. Fifty-six men signed their names at the bottom of a document detailing a long list of grievances they held against the crown and declaring the United States of America free and independent from Britain. Some … Continue reading From Representative Sam Graves
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Expect It: Wars and Rumors of Wars
Jesus said "If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also." --John 15:20 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted... 2 Timothy 3:12 “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have tribulation. But take … Continue reading Expect It: Wars and Rumors of Wars
Thanks to All Veterans
I don't know who wrote it, but it's certainly worth repeating: "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. … Continue reading Thanks to All Veterans
Questions
The first question: ARE YOU BETTER OFF TODAY THAN YOU WERE 2 YEARS AGO? We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate? Why is it that when archaeologists find human remains, they always determine that they are either male … Continue reading Questions
American Values
Let me encourage you to sign up for the End Of Day report from American Values. Below is the EOD for September 01: The Soul Of The Nation President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver a prime-time address at Independence Hall tonight on the fight for “the soul of the nation.” Based on his recent remarks, … Continue reading American Values
Age-isms
I received this in an email. Don't shoot the messenger. Unfortunately, I can relate! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake. I’m responsible for what I say, not what you understand. Common sense is like deodorant. The people who … Continue reading Age-isms
Native American Proverbs
Chief Sitting Bull: “If we must die, we die defending our rights.” “The white man knows how to make everything, but he does not know how to distribute it. Strangely enough, they have a mind to till the soil, but the love of possessions is a disease in them.” “I am a red man; if … Continue reading Native American Proverbs
Battle Stations!
Last night (Wednesday, 022322) Russia invaded Ukraine. From the Worthy Brief Devotion: Prepare for war! Isaiah 59:17,19 For He put on righteousness as a breastplate, And a helmet of salvation on His head; He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, And was clad with zeal as a cloak. So shall they fear The … Continue reading Battle Stations!
The Wind and The Flag
Across the street I see a flag pole with an American flag waving in the wind. The wind causes the flag to wave and ripple, and the pole moves and sways as the flag bears the onslaught of the wind, changing directions, blowing this way and that, gusting to make the flag whip and flutter. … Continue reading The Wind and The Flag
What’s Next?
Consider the following: The Democrats and their Deep State and media allies were willing to illegally spy on Donald Trump. The Democrats used false information to charge the president with treason for colluding with Russia. Later they added a phone call they didn't like to enforce their charges. The Democrats perverted and corrupted the most … Continue reading What’s Next?