How Cycles of History Shape Our Lives, Ideas, and Innovations Introduction: The Weight of a Timeless Saying Have you ever heard someone say, “There is nothing new under the sun”? It’s one of those proverbs that pops up in conversations about inventions, trends, or even world events. At first glance, it might sound a bit gloomy, as if everything we…
A Reflection on Providence, Grace, and the Lessons of Lamentations The question of whether America has lost what made it unique is both profound and deeply unsettling. It invites a reflection on the roots of national greatness, the foundations of moral authority, and the delicate balance between human merit and divine grace. Much like the city of Jerusalem, whose story…
A Reflection on Politics, Religion, and Racism Introduction There are moments in history when the spirit of a nation seems to falter, when the ideals its people cherish appear to recede behind the cacophony of discord. America, a land long celebrated for its promise of liberty and opportunity, now finds itself beset by crises that strike at the very core…
Understanding and Applying an Ancient Wisdom in Modern Life If you’ve ever heard someone say, “When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” you might wonder what exactly that means—or why it’s still important in our world today. What Does “Foundations” Mean in Plain Terms? In Psalm 11:3, the word “foundations” isn’t talking about bricks or cement. It’s…
Understanding a Deep Biblical Concept in Everyday Language If you’ve ever come across the word “abomination” in the Bible, you might wonder what it really means. In plain terms, an abomination is anything that God finds downright offensive, disgusting, or morally wrong. Think of it as actions, attitudes, or even objects that go completely against what God stands for—a kind…
Understanding Our History—and Our Choices—In Simple Terms America is a country built on big ideas—freedom, equality, opportunity. But if we look closely at our history, we see that it’s also a country shaped by contradiction. On one hand, the United States has a long history of racism: systems and attitudes that have kept people apart, or put some people above…
Understanding History and God’s Design for Unity and Diversity Introduction Have you ever wondered whether the major events that shaped the Americas—the European conquest and the idea of Manifest Destiny—fit into what God originally wanted for people? When we look at history through the lens of simple Bible teachings, especially a verse like Acts 17:26, the answer becomes clearer: much…
Reflections on Promises, History, and Our National Direction Have you ever heard someone say, “America made a covenant with God”? It’s an idea that’s popped up in conversations and history books for generations, especially when people talk about the nation’s founding. But what does that actually mean? And does it line up with how covenants work in the Bible? Let’s…
Understanding Our World Through History’s Deepest Turning Points Introduction: Why the Conquest of the Americas Still Matters When you look around at the world—its languages, cultures, religions, and even the big divides between rich and poor—you’re seeing the ongoing effects of events that took place more than 500 years ago. It all started when Europeans set foot on the continents…
