American’s Christian History
Three Things to Remember for Columbus Day
How will you remember and celebrate Columbus Day? In recognizing the character and contribution of Christopher Columbus, it is helpful to see the man, not from the viewpoint of a modern historian, but in his own words. Read these passages from Columbus’s Book of Prophecies and see what stands out to you. […]
Christ Changed History
Christ Changed History As we consider Christ’s death, burial and resurrection, we recognize that Christ and Christianity are the foundation of our lives. Jesus Christ is our hope, our Savior, the author of liberty, and much more. The Apostle Paul summed it up in I Corinthians 15:3-4: For I delivered unto you first of all that […]
Remembering the Price He Paid
Remembering the Price He Paid Last night I had the privilege of enjoying the Passion Play presented by Northside Baptist Church in Elkhart, Indiana. My heart was stirred with the beautiful music and retelling of the great sacrifice Christ made for each of us in His death on the cross, but then the glorious resurrection […]
Standing on Principles
Standing on Principles As I watched brief news coverage on the Supreme Court hearing involving the religious liberty of such groups as the Little Sisters of the Poor, it reminded me of the challenge faced by the colonists in 1773 concerning the tax on tea. When the colonists refused to pay the tax, since they […]
Working for Liberty
In the midst of the struggle, pain and clamor which confront our society these days, it is difficult to discover voices which support the most fundamental principles of liberty. License threatens to destroy liberty. So, where should we turn, and what should we do? As Christians, we know that God is our refuge, […]