Category Archives: government
What did America Declare?
Do you know what the Declaration of Independence declared? Please read the whole transcript below, from the national archives site. IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of … Continue reading
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Celebrating rebellion?
The esteemed theologian/pastor, Dr Derek Thomas is an Irishman living in the USA (recently moving from Jackson, MS to Greenville, SC). He has done some musing online about Christians, patriotism, and “rebellion” — at the Reformation21 blog. [I would, perhaps, want … Continue reading
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Prayer at the Michigan State house today
My old friend from Bethlehem Baptist church days, Brent Nelson, Pastor of Five Points Community Church has been asked to deliver an invocation today at the Michigan State House of Representative at 10 AM. Below is the planned text of … Continue reading
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My Memorial Day Prayer
Almighty God, our Father in heaven — As we gather on this Memorial Day, we bow our heads and thank you, Lord, for pouring out your great mercy and your amazing grace upon America. We have been blessed, perhaps more … Continue reading
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How Shall We Pray About the Upheavals in the Middle East?
Recently John Piper wrote at the Desiring God blog an answer to the question, How Shall We Pray About the Upheavals in the Middle East? In 1 Timothy 2:1–4, Paul connects prayer for “all who are in high positions” with … Continue reading
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Pray as America goes to the polls
Here is a “Prayer for Godly Leaders” by David Campell, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Carlisle, PA. It comes from a new book from DayOne, In a Heart Cries to Heaven, a compilation of his prayers. [thanks to Tim … Continue reading
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Is it fair to discuss a President’s faith?
Yes. And such an open discussion is part of America’s strength. President Obama’s religious belief’s and behaviors are open to discussion by the public. Paul Kengor (author and scholar) adds some historical perspective, while alerting us to dangers of denying … Continue reading
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Our Declaration of Dependence
“We Acknowledge Our Dependence Upon Thee, O God…” by Rev. Jason J. McGuire, Executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional; Freedom This weekend Americans will celebrate the 234th year of our Country’s independence. It was on July 4, 1776 that … Continue reading
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George Washington’s “Sacred Fire”
Guess what the #1 book is at Amazon.com (at time of writing)? It’s George Washington’s Sacred Fire by Peter Lillback, president of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. (click through links are to the fine, and affordable WTS Bookstore). This book … Continue reading
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“In God We Trust” today?
You see it on every coin and dollar bill, but surely familiarity has bread contempt (or at least complacency). Today (April 22nd) is the date the motto “In God We Trust” first appeared on US coinage, back in 1864, on … Continue reading
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