Including Biblical Qualifications for Civil Leaders America is like a train going rapidly toward a cliff. The election of 2012 may determine if we fly off the precipice, or slow down enough to get the train turned around. During the past century America has gradually put aside her Christian foundations and embraced progressive, socialistic ideas. […]
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Columbus’ Christian Character and Divine Mission
Much controversy has arisen over the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. Many attacks have been leveled against him and western civilization. The target of the attacks of many is not so much against Columbus as it is against Christianity, which is the source of the values of […]
George Washington: “An Instrument in the Hands of Providence”
By Stephen McDowell on February 13, 2009 in George Washington, Guest Essays, Publisher’s Corner, Stephen McDowell
George Washington is one of the most significant men in all of history. Regarding the direct advancement of civil and political liberty in the earth, he may well be the most significant champion in all history. Certainly he was the central figure of bringing a new era of liberty to the world in modern times. […]
Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving
By Stephen McDowell on November 19, 2008 in Guest Essays, Publisher’s Corner, Stephen McDowell, Thanksgiving
Innumerable blessings have been bestowed upon the United States of America. Concerning these blessings President Lincoln wrote: “No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God.” President Lincoln went on to set apart the last Thursday of November as […]
Qualifications for Godly Officials
By Stephen McDowell on October 8, 2008 in Davy Crockett, Guest Essays, Publisher’s Corner, Stephen McDowell
This article was taken from the book Building Godly Nations by Stephen McDowell It is very important whom we choose to govern us. When the righteous rule the people will rejoice, but when the wicked govern they will groan (Proverbs 29:2). Life is like a beautiful day when those who fear God rule, as 2 […]