America’s Declaration of Independence

American friends, I encourage you to make the reading of our Declaration of Independence a 4th of July tradition. It is a reminder of just how wise and thoughtful our founding fathers were, and how strong a foundation we were given. The meat of the declaration is quoted here, but you will find the full …

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Separation of Church and State…How Should We Respond?

What do you think when you hear "separation of church and state?" Where did the phrase come from, and what does it really mean? For years we have been told that "separation of church and state" protects the state from religion. But, did you know that phrase does not appear in any official governing document? …

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“A-woman!?!” Oh, the Depths to Which We have Fallen

Make no mistake, friends. There is an attack on our country and our Constitution. Evil used to hide under rocks, then pop up in attempts to make us stumble. Today, evil lives "large and in charge" in many venues, including our nation's capital. Case in point is United Methodist-ordained minister, "Rev" Emanuel Cleaver, who opened …

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