The Woman who is Responsible for Thanksgiving
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The Woman who is Responsible for Thanksgiving

While most Americans probably have no idea who she was, Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879) can be seen as the mother of our modern Thanksgiving celebration.  In 1864, the Newport, New Hampshire native had become the “editress” of a respected publication known as Godey’s Lady’s Book.  In her prominent position, the young widow and mother of…

America must repent — before it’s too late
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America must repent — before it’s too late

You know God is powerfully present in a service when people come to the altar, not just to throw themselves before the Divine Lawgiver for mercy but also before local law enforcement. It was a small town in Illinois — a Friday night service as we were nearing the end of our “50 states in…

Cars, contracts, and honoring one’s commitments
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Cars, contracts, and honoring one’s commitments

By Alex McFarland The hours were fairly brutal, but it was one of the most enjoyable jobs I ever had–selling cars at the Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge dealership in my hometown of Greensboro, NC. The year was 1985, and when I wasn’t sleeping through classes at my local college, I was the most enthusiastic 20-year-old ever to corner…

Tomorrow Is Coming⎯and God Will Still Be on His Throne
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Tomorrow Is Coming⎯and God Will Still Be on His Throne

A friend of mine remarked about the historic World Series victory by the Cubs—he said that he knew some one who didn’t like Chicago or Cleveland: they were diehard Braves fans, still grousing that Atlanta hadn’t made it to the finals. In the disciplines of philosophy and logic, pulling for the team that’s not even…

The “FAILING GRADE” Earned By Political Correctness
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The “FAILING GRADE” Earned By Political Correctness

Recent controversies over transgender bathrooms and whether or not people should be expected to behave in accord with the gender of their birth is one more reminder of the pivotal questions of our times: Does truth exist? How does it apply to all people? Carefully think about the implications of how we answer this: “Are there universal moral truths applicable to every one?” America’s Founders certainly accepted the realities of truth and personal accountability before its author¾ God. They often referred to, “the laws of nature and nature’s God.” That a Biblically-informed moral and spiritual DNA permeated our nation from the beginning are uncomfortable facts for political, academic, and social progressives today.