This July 4th, join me in reflecting on the deeper meaning behind Independence Day. In one of my favorite sermons, Psalm 91: An American Promise, I explore how God’s providence, protection, and…
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Standard Bearers: What the Stars, Stripes, and Soldiers Still Mean
On Flag Day and the Army’s 250th birthday, we reflect on the symbols of banners and battles through the lens of Scripture. What does it mean to honor the flag without idolizing…
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”No King” you say – I think I see the Problem
On June 14, 2025, two visions of America clashed—military celebration in Washington and anti-authority protests across the nation. But beneath the flags and fury lies a deeper crisis: not political, but spiritual.…
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Big Bird and Uncle Sam: What Went Wrong with Public Broadcasting
From The Civil War to culture wars—this article explores why the federal government should stop funding NPR and PBS. Blending originalist constitutional thought with a biblical worldview, it traces the history, drift, and consequences…
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The Cliffs of Courage: Rudder’s Rangers and the Legacy of Pointe du Hoc
On June 6, 1944, Lt. Col. James Earl Rudder and his Rangers scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in one of D-Day’s most heroic assaults. This article explores their courage, Texas…
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Faith and the Founding: A Theological Engagement with America’s Origins
Explore how Scripture and covenant theology shaped the American founding. This series offers biblically grounded, historically rich insight into liberty, law, and the Christian foundations of constitutional government.
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Lex Rex and the Law Above Kings – Christianity and the Rule of Law
When Samuel Rutherford declared “the law is king,” he echoed a biblical truth: no ruler is above God’s justice. This post explores Christianity’s profound influence on the rule of law.
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From Covenant to Constitution – Biblical Federalism and the American Mind
America’s layered government structure didn’t just come from Enlightenment thought—it was born from covenant theology, biblical justice, and the Reformed tradition.
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The Bible and the Constitution – Influence, Silence, and Interpretation
Why doesn’t the U.S. Constitution mention God? This post explores the deeper biblical roots behind the Founders’ legal vision—even when the text remains silent.
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Pulpits and Patriotism – The Political Sermons of the Founding Era
Political sermons shaped colonial thought and stirred a generation to liberty. Discover how pastors used Scripture to proclaim justice, rebuke tyranny, and disciple a fledgling republic.