Category: History

Righteousness Exalts a Nation: A Reflection on Proverbs 14:34

The Moral and Spiritual Foundations of National Greatness Introduction  “Wisdom rests in the heart of one with insight and can even be experienced by fools. Living according to God’s instructions makes a nation great, but sin colors those who commit it with disgrace. The king shows kindness to a servant who acts wisely, but his anger burns toward one who brings shame.”…

Food for Thought – 12-20-25

From the era of slavery through the Civil Rights movement, and continuing into the present, American history has been marked not only by political struggles for justice and equality but also by a profound spiritual battle underlying these events. The fight for freedom and civil rights was more than a clash between individuals or groups—it echoed a deeper conflict against…

Finding Spiritual Clarity Amid Global Chaos

Why Spiritual Clarity Matters in a World of Unrest Have you ever felt like things happening around you just don’t make sense? Maybe you watch the news or see conflict between nations, races, or groups, and wonder why it’s all so chaotic. If you feel lost, confused, or unable to understand what’s unfolding right before your eyes, you’re not alone.…

What to Do When Society’s Foundations Crumble

Understanding What It Means When Society or Faith Seems to Fall Apart  What Does “Crumbling Foundations” Mean?  The phrase “crumbling foundations” comes up in the Bible, especially in Psalm 11:3, which asks: “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” In simple terms, this is talking about what happens when the basic rules and values that hold a…

“There Is Nothing New Under the Sun”: Exploring a Timeless Proverb

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…

Understanding Today’s Challenges through Biblical Warnings

Why Reading and Believing the Warnings Helps Us Make Sense of Today Have you ever wondered why the world sometimes feels upside down? Why so many people seem to only care about themselves, chase after money, brag, or show disrespect—even to their own parents? If we take a moment to really read and believe what’s written in the Bible, especially…

Why Israel Wanted a King—and What That Has to Do With Politics Today

Comparing Ancient Demands for a King to Modern Leadership Choices Let’s break down a big moment from the Bible and see how it connects to recent events in American politics—particularly the Trump administration. Back in the Day: Israel Demanded a King Picture ancient Israel: for a long time, they didn’t have a human king. Instead, they were ruled by judges,…

Time to Face the Past: Why America Needs a Reckoning

Understanding How Our History Shapes Us Today America’s past is complicated. It’s a story full of both proud achievements and deep mistakes—moments of unity and moments of pain. For a long time, we’ve celebrated the good and sometimes tried to ignore or forget the bad. But the truth is, the things that happened in our history still impact our lives…

Captivity Beyond Bars: Finding True Freedom

Understanding Freedom Beyond Chains  Sometimes, the idea of being “held captive” sounds like something that only happens in adventure movies or history books. You might picture someone locked in a cell or trapped behind bars. But here’s the surprising thing: it’s possible to be held captive and not even realize it.  What Does It Mean to Be Held Captive?  In…