John Adams, signer of the Declaration of Independence and America's second President, was the father of six children. During the War for Independence he spent much time in public service and away from his family. Not wanting to neglect his children, he and Abigail Adams wrote letters to each other about how the children's education … Continue reading A Father’s Influence
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Life
Life is what happens when you're making plans. No one-- Christian, Jew, Muslim, atheist-- no one is immune to the trials and tribulations common to the Human Race. We all make plans. We all have hopes and dreams for the future, often based on what is happening at the current time, whether they look promising … Continue reading Life
The Beginning of Wisdom
I don't read Politico. I've always thought it was left-leaning. But here's a report I was directed to from another site, and in that report concerning recent abortion laws passed is this statement: "U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Reeves said the [Mississippi] state’s move “smacks of defiance” against a ruling he issued last year blocking … Continue reading The Beginning of Wisdom
Personhood
The Democrats and liberals are coming unglued by Alabama's abortion law. Several states, including Missouri, have passed or are about to pass more stringent abortion laws as well. Missouri's law banning abortions after a heartbeat is detected is going to the governor, who says he will sign it. Associate Justice Harry Blackmun wrote the majority … Continue reading Personhood
Who’s Your Hero?
Rep. Ilhan Omar says her idol is Angela Davis, political activist and communist. In 1970, Angela Davis supplied firearms to personal security guards who used them in the armed takeover of a Marin County, California, courtroom, in which four people were killed. She was charged with aggravated kidnapping and first degree murder in the death … Continue reading Who’s Your Hero?
The (In)Equality Act
Last October Tony Perkin's warned us about things the Democrats would push if they won big in the 2018 election. As we know the Democrats now control the House. Here is part of what Tony penned October 26, 2018: (Emphasis added) "Anyone who thought the bathroom debate was out of control under Barack Obama hasn't … Continue reading The (In)Equality Act
Easter: The Promise of Eternal Life
Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, "Easter bonnets", Good Friday, all things related to Easter. I hope that Easter never becomes commercialized like Christmas, but I also wish it would become more celebrated and recognized for the right reason than a "special Sunday." From Wallbuilders: Importance of Easter Easter is celebrated across the world as one of … Continue reading Easter: The Promise of Eternal Life
The Real Battle
Western Journal has reported there may [still] be two cabinet members of President Trump who agreed to assist players in the Department of Justice-- including the FBI -- in invoking the 25th Amendment and removing Trump from Office. McCabe is the now-disgraced former FBI deputy director, who was fired from his position after leaking information to … Continue reading The Real Battle
Music: God’s Gift
Music fills a little part of that hole in us where God belongs. It brings comfort, happiness, and gives an emotional expression to living, to worship, to conviction, to repentance. In Holland's Got Talent, Amira Willighagen, 9 years old, sang 'O Mia Bambino Caro' from Puccini's one-act opera Gianni Schicchi (1918). She sang with such … Continue reading Music: God’s Gift
We Do, or We Don’t
Gary Bauer of American Values said after the SOTU address by President Trump: "Either we respect the sanctity of life or we do not. Either we secure the border or we do not. Either we remain a nation committed to free markets and individual liberty or we do not. Either we cherish our history and … Continue reading We Do, or We Don’t