Discouraged In Our Country 2
As Christians, do we sometimes grow discouraged watching our country move from God honoring ways to celebrating sin that Scripture forbids?
Discouraged In Our Country 1
Consider Christians in Jesus’ day. Jews were hated by the Romans, taxed without representation. Christians in the New Testament often met in fear.
The Bill Of Rights
Examining our countries decline, it’s worthwhile to consider our founding principles. First things first: Inalienable rights given by our Creator.
Our National Decline 2
How is our country doing today? With great discord between political parties, insults, and even lies, what evidence is there that persons see those with whom they disagree as created by God?
Our National Decline 1
God is often mentioned in founding documents, referring to the value of human life, sexuality, marriage, and other virtues in Scripture.
Legacy
Often these days we hear of leaving a legacy.
Apologies And Excuses 2
To apologize is one of the most difficult behaviors for us humans.
Apologies And Excuses 1
Benjamin Franklin’s comments grab our attention because they often exude common sense that is not so common. One I recall is ‘Fish and visiting relatives stink after three days.’ A bit of truth there, but loved and thoughtful relatives can stay longer. He also said ‘Never . . .
Tested By Praise
We love compliments. We savor words of praise. Great job. Great effort. Skillfully negotiated. One would think compliments build us up. But there’s a danger.
Memorial Day
Many of us will visit cemeteries today. We may fuss with weeds, attach spring wreaths, plant a perennial, tuck a note by a stone, shed tears, and remember. I’ve walked the tiny cemetery where my husband is buried.