After so many years of seeing our country being torn down, lied about, hated by not just those from other countries, but those who were born here and grew up here, I felt that on her 250th birthday that it was appropriate to make a tribute to a country that is the only country I … Continue reading She’s Still Worth Fighting For!
The American Story – Episode 12
The American Story Episode 12 The War of 1812 About This Episode America declares war on the most powerful empire on earth and almost immediately discovers it may have picked a fight it cannot win. This is the story of how America’s second war for independence erupted into disaster, humiliation, and legend. Washington DC is … Continue reading The American Story – Episode 12
Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 26th
"After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few." (Ecclesiastes 5:2) In a TED Talk, Celeste Headlee outlines "10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation." One of those might appear to be counterintuitive: In order to have good conversation, we need to listen. Often when the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 26th
The American Story – Episode 11
Lewis & Clark and the Louisiana Purchase About This Episode A single night of terror in the mountains of Haiti in 1791 ignites a slave revolution that forever alters America’s destiny. This episode follows the astonishing chain of events leading to the Louisiana Purchase, the greatest land deal in American history. Napoleon’s collapsing Caribbean empire, … Continue reading The American Story – Episode 11
Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 25
"The Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah." (Judges 11:29) He was the doctor who never turned away a patient-even if some couldn't pay him and even though he himself had experienced rejection from society. In spite of Harold's outstanding record in his medical studies, no hospital in London hired him because of the color … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 25
Know Your Rights – 10th Amendment
The 10th Amendment The Tenth Amendment says that any powers the Constitution doesn’t specifically give to the federal government belong to the states or the people. Basically, it helps make sure the federal government doesn’t have unlimited power. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 10TH AMENDMENT "WE GET THE REST" THE 10TH AMENDMENT SONG LYRICS VERSE … Continue reading Know Your Rights – 10th Amendment
Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 24th
"Will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?" (Matthew 18:12) The movie "Sully" depicts the heroic landing of a stalled passenger plane on New York's Hudson River. As Captain "Sully" strode off the rescue ferry, he told an official, "I need to know who's … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 24th