"Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever." Thomas Jefferson These words were spoken by Thomas Jefferson specifically in regards to slavery in the early years of our country, but his statement can most definitely be applied to every sin we, as a country,... Continue Reading →
Dawn of a Country
Guest post by Amanda Silvey What comes to mind when you think of the beginning of the United States of America? The Revolutionary War? George Washington? A bunch of disgruntled men rebelling against the king of England? Until this year, I hadn’t really studied and looked in depth at the starting of our country and... Continue Reading →
The Trump Card – Why I Choose to Support Our President
This is going to be a pretty touchy post for many of you, family and friends included. But just hear me out. You are welcome to disagree with me, you are welcome to believe what you want. So am I. And these are the conclusions and beliefs I have come to after years of history... Continue Reading →
Founded on God and Scripture
Was the United States of America founded on Christian principles? Founded on Christianity VS. Being Christian This is a question, when I was younger, I never thought I would have to tackle. I thought it had a pretty obvious answer. But the more I read, conversed and listened to people the more I realized it... Continue Reading →
Applying Romans 13 to American Government – What it Means to Be Subject to Authority
Submitting to authority. It is a touchy subject for a lot of people. A wife submitting to her husband, children submitting to their parents, submitting to law enforcement, employees submitting to bosses, citizens submitting to their government...There are a lot of authorities in our lives and sometimes we struggle with when to obey them and... Continue Reading →
The Declaration of Independence – Disobedient Rebellion or Lawful Reasoning?
There are many people today, a lot in the church, who believe that the American Revolution was an act of rebellion against God and in direct violation of scripture. Romans 13 is the most frequently cited scripture to back this belief. Is it true? Was our country founded on disobedience to God and His word?... Continue Reading →
Christian Patriots – Part 2
Should Christians be involved in politics? The short answer...ABSOLUTELY! Now hang with me while I explain. First off, if we are asking the question "should Christians be in politics?" we are asking the wrong question. Instead, we should be asking the question, "Why shouldn't Christians be in politics?" There really is no valid reason. Christians... Continue Reading →
Christian Patriots – Part 1
What is the role of the church of God? What are we told to do as Christians? Should Christians be in politics? Should we be so concerned with the world when we are to be heavenly minded? These are the questions I am (hopefully) going to be answering over the next couple of posts. It... Continue Reading →