We are living in a day our forefathers of the faith could not have imagined. In a nation founded largely by men who believed in God, it’s hard to explain the secularism of our society. Most historians of our day ignore the influence of the Puritans. They also refuse to even register the fact that the “separation of church and state” was not a separation of church from state. It was merely a concern that America not be a monarchy and that we not have a national religion that favored one denomination or church above another. Continue reading “The Waning Influence of Religion” →

Throughout history we’ve had presidents at all levels spiritually. Some have claimed to be Christians, others have not. Some have used Scripture to season their speeches, others have not. Some have been moral and upright men, others have not. One claimed to be “born again” and won the office because of the Christian vote, but he wasn’t a very good president. Continue reading “The Faith of the President” →

I will never forget Andy Andrews sharing about Norman Borlaug in his classic “Person of the Week” story on one of his first videos. I’ve never forgotten the story or the impact of Borlaug’s life. His life will impact people around the world until the world comes to an end. Continue reading “The Man Who Fed the World” →

That’s the most famous line from the movie Cool Hand Luke. It could also define what’s happening in the American family. Families no longer talk. Continue reading “What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate” →

It’s the continuing saga of lives gone wrong. It’s a reflection of a culture in a downward spiral. At the beginning of the college football season, Oregon played Boise State on national television. I’m neither a fan nor a follower of either team. I don’t know who won, and I don’t really care. I do know that for years to come, what happened after the game will be played over and over again as an example of someone who made one decision that changed the course of their life. Continue reading “Character Matters” →