George Washington: Thrice Upheld

12 Nov

George Washington was one of the most pivotal figures in the story of American Independence. His contribution to the foundation of the United States was tremendous. He led the Continental Army during the Revolution, served as the first President and … Read More »

Profiles of Great Americans: Thomas Jefferson

6 Nov

The central phenomenon of the Revolution and the founding of our nation was the Declaration of Independence. This document was truly America’s founding document and it set the stage for the foundation of a government of the people, for the … Read More »

The Other ’76

4 Nov

Arguably, the greatest year in American history was 1776. It was during this year that the seeds of liberty were planted and they would be officially harvested in 1783. The Declaration of Independence was established in 1776 and Washington’s decisive … Read More »

The Reformation and the American Revolution

31 Oct

The world changed on October 31, 1517. That day, at about noon, a young German theologian named Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This action set in motion a series of … Read More »

Profiles of Great Americans: Noah Webster

30 Oct

Noah Webster is called the “Father of American Education” today and indeed he was the primary founder of the educational system of the early Republic. Webster firmly believed in God and he believed that the best education a child could … Read More »

Profiles of Great Americans: Frederick Douglass

24 Oct

Our national history is a saga of freedom and the fight for freedom that the people of the United States have undertaken. Great freedom fighters have included George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson but the fight for freedom and … Read More »

The New England Primer

10 Oct

Douglass Phillips calls the New England Primer, “the single most influential Christian textbook in history.” First printed in 1690 the little New England Primer became the educational foundation of our nation’s founding fathers and the nation itself. The New England … Read More »

America’s Founding Fathers on Morality in Government

9 Oct

“It is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue.” –John Adams “If “Thou shalt not covet,” and “Thou shalt not steal,” were not … Read More »

“A Well Regulated Militia…”

7 Oct

Today the issue of gun control is a hot topic. Many pro-gun activists cite the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution as a clear indicator of the freedom of the people to bear arms. The Second Amendment reads, “A … Read More »

“A little rebellion, now and then,”

6 Oct

It is easy to think that the United States, after having gained independence, had no problems and was rather a new fledgeling country on the brink of prosperity, power and ultimate North American hegemony. It is certainly true that the … Read More »