Category Archives: Reclaiming and Restoring America

A VISION FOR 2015

Sarah Palin has been referring to “This present great awakening” in major speeches since 2009. But there seems to be no evidence for such a claim. Thoughtful believers and nonbelievers alike could declare they see no evidence for Gov Palin’s … Continue reading

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522 YEARS AGO ADMIRAL CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, SERVING CHRIST, CHANGED THE WORLD

On the evening of August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus left Palos de la Frontera, Spain commencing his voyage to the “Indies” with three Ships (the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria) and 90 men—a voyage that changed the world. 90 … Continue reading

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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE — AN INDICTMENT OF A TYRANT

Those of us who stand on the Declaration of Independence as our rock (Rock) as we argue for the restoration of individual Liberty and for all government to be under the control of We the People usually rely on the … Continue reading

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THE ETERNAL MEANING OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

A friend, Linda, was understandably and rightly distressed. She went to a 4th of July Party in a very affluent neighborhood—live band and all. She found the others, including the band, had no interest in honoring the birth of America. Linda … Continue reading

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JULY 4, 2014 —THE FLAG STILL STANDS FOR FREEDOM AND THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY

Happy  Independence Day Patriots, Let us pause today from our serious business of restoring America (Liberty) and rejoice in our wonderful American Experiment. Perhaps in words such as, “My country ‘tis of thee, Sweet land of Liberty.” Let us not … Continue reading

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UNDERSTANDING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

(Posted late July 3, 2014 CDT) Those looking for a secular Declaration of Independence are about to have their world and their worldview shattered. By the end of this Post you will know the powerful truth about the Christian character … Continue reading

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A UNANIMOUS VOTE DECLARING INDEPENDENCE JULY 2, 1776

The debate, the vote, the pen! (The water, the towels, the delivery.) The Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence July 2 (not July 4) 1776. New York, which had abstained the day before, having received new instructions … Continue reading

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AMERICA THE EXCEPTIONAL—A SOVEREIGN PEOPLE

The American patriots of 238 years ago are called founders in history and by our leaders. But Lincoln saw another dimension. Hear him as he begins the Gettysburg Address: “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on … Continue reading

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DAVE BRAT AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF VIRGINIA CREED

(Personal note:  I have been absent for 8 months because of medical treatment.) Virginia gave us Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. Virginia also gave us James Madison and the Constitution for the United States of America. Who could have … Continue reading

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I DON’T WORK FOR THE PEOPLE; NEITHER DOES MY BOSS

HHS Secretary Sebelius declared Thursday, “The majority of people calling for me to resign I would say are people who I don’t work for …” We can safely infer she clearly understands her boss, President Obama, does not hold himself … Continue reading

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