Almost 250 years ago, a pastor gave a stirring sermon at a small university that paved the way for the American Declaration of Independence. Half the sermon was political; the other half was not. ♦ Princeton University was founded in 1746,… Read More ›
4th of July
A City on a Hill?
Actually, there should be little doubt that America was founded as a Christian nation. Why do we argue this? Does it really matter? Yes, it does. ◊ On another 4th of July, this one now 248 years after the founding… Read More ›
Sound of Freedom – the Movie
Here’s a movie worth seeing in a movie theater. It’s a true story about child sex trafficking and one man’s heroic effort to confront evil. ◊ There’s a point in the film Sound of Freedom where the hero, actor Jim… Read More ›
Christianity and 4th of July
If you’re under the age of 35, do you know this about Christianity and July 4, 1776? If you’re over the age of 35, do you remember this? ◊ John Quincy Adams, the 6th president of the United States, once… Read More ›
Truth on the 4th of July?
Beyond barbeques and fireworks, we will be faced again this 4th of July weekend with stories of America’s past and origins. Is it true? What is truth? Here are 5 keys to effectively discern truth, on anything. ◊ So what is… Read More ›
Christianity and America – July 4, 1776
We seem to be a nation that now pays lip service to God and Christian principles. We have certainly strayed quite far from our humble origins. Should we even care? Absolutely. ◊ John Quincy Adams, the 6th president of the… Read More ›
Christianity and America’s Birth on July 4, 1776
We are a nation that now pays lip service to God and Christian principles. My, how far we have strayed since our humble origins. ♦ John Quincy Adams, the 6th president of the United States, once referenced the historic event that… Read More ›
America Founded as a City Upon A Hill?
There is disagreement these days over whether America was founded as a Christian nation. In actuality, the topic is very debatable with ample support for both sides of the argument. Does it really matter? Yes, it does. ♦ It’s important to… Read More ›