20 03, 2020

ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK: OUR FOREFATHERS’ COVENANTS, Part 15

2020-03-03T07:51:09+00:00March 20th, 2020|2020, ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK:|

Let me share with you today about one of the most prolific of our founding fathers. In the weeks to come, you will see how much this man was involved in the founding of this nation, and the part he played in the First Great Awakening – a phenomenal move of God that spanned the colonies and influenced so many of our early leaders. One of the founding fathers of this nation was man whose name is far less known than that of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams or Benjamin Franklin: Roger Sherman. Nevertheless, his influence and direct involvement in the affairs that led to our nation's Declaration of Independence and Constitution ranked as high, if not higher, than those names with which we are more familiar.

13 03, 2020

ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK: OUR FOREFATHERS’ COVENANTS, Part 14

2020-03-03T07:48:14+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK:|

Have you ever seen the series on television that PBS did several years ago, titled: The Adams Chronicles? It recounts the activites of the Adams family, their faith in God, the trials and tribulations they went through, and the remarkable successes they experienced during their years before serving in politics, and the years that followed. One of the most remarkable men in our nation's history was John Adams, who served as Vice-President during the eight years of George Washington's presidency, and four years as President immediately succeeding Washington.

13 03, 2020

ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK: OUR FOREFATHERS’ COVENANTS, Part 13

2020-01-13T11:50:31+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK:|

I was just reading from a collection of comments made by some of our Supreme Court justices throughout the years and stumbled on one that deserves repeating within the framework of this series of discussions. We've already talked about Thomas Jefferson and some of his contributions to our nation's founding. What some folks may not know or remember is that he appointed John Marshall to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1801. John Marshall served this nation as Chief Justice for 34 years. In a letter dated May 9, 1833 to Jasper Adams, addressing the question of our nation's foundations and liberties, he wrote,

6 03, 2020

ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK: OUR FOREFATHERS’ COVENANTS, Part 12

2020-01-13T11:47:53+00:00March 6th, 2020|2020, ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK:|

We continue today with a look at John Jay, the first Supreme Court Justice appointed by George Washington. On April 20, 1794, John Jay is obviously embroiled in issues of great controversy as Chief Justice, and he sends a note to his wife, Sally Jay, to encourage her. He writes, "God's will be done; to him I resign--in him I confide. Do the like. Any other philosophy applicable to this occasion is delusive. Away with it!"

28 02, 2020

ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK: OUR FOREFATHERS’ COVENANTS, Part 11

2020-01-13T11:44:35+00:00February 28th, 2020|2020, ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK:|

We left off last week talking about Thomas Jefferson’s letter to the Danbury Baptist Church. That letter has become so distorted and mis-used since the FDR Supreme Court ruled that “Freedom of Religion” and “Separation of Church and State” meant that no state-run agency of facility could promote the name of Jesus Christ under the guise that it infringed on the rights of other religions. What a farce! What a fraud! Let’s dig down deeper into this discussion today as we pick up where we left off last week. Understand that, as we do so, we are now discussing issues that became part of the foundational understanding that eventually formed our Constitution.

21 02, 2020

ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK: OUR FOREFATHERS’ COVENANTS, Part 10

2020-01-13T11:40:21+00:00February 21st, 2020|2020, ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK:|

Guess I need to finish my story regarding my congressional campaign in 2003-2004. My story is really nothing but a microcosm of what has taken place nationally in our abandonment of responsibility for the nation, and accepting the instruction that Paul gave to Timothy when he wrote, I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.   For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. (I Timothy 2:1-4)

14 02, 2020

ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK: OUR FOREFATHERS’ COVENANTS, Part 9

2020-01-13T11:36:12+00:00February 14th, 2020|2020, ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK:|

Last week's sharing spent a bit more time than planned on William Penn. Meant to hold down the length a little more, but I really wanted to finish up in one day and his establishing of the Pennsylvania Colony. Still, the history and details of Penn's faith, and the lengths to which he went to incorporate a firm understanding of God's governance in our society are nothing less than amazing!with William Penn

7 02, 2020

ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK: OUR FOREFATHERS’ COVENANTS, Part 8

2020-01-13T11:33:21+00:00February 7th, 2020|2020, ANOTHER COFFEE BREAK:|

As we get into today’s sharing, let me ask you this question. Are you beginning to see jut how much the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ was incorporated into the foundations of the United States of America? Are you seeing the covenant commitment that our founding fathers had with the Lord, and why they were so driven to establish a nation in which Jesus Christ was Lord? Humanism plays upon people's fears. It gets its governance in society by creating a multitude of "what if?" scenarios. People react to those scenarios in fear, and Humanism has accomplished its ends. Socialism steps into that reactive place and says, "I have the answer for you. Let me create a government program to solve it."

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