Christian Action League November 24, 2022 On November 29, 1623, three years after the Pilgrims’ arrival and two years after the first Thanksgiving, Governor William Bradford made an official proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving: To all ye Pilgrims: In as much as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of […]
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The Mother’s Role Profound, Beyond Estimate
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League May 6, 2022 There is a book I came upon years ago simply titled, Mothers. The volume gives short biographies of the mothers of one hundred prominent men and women of various time periods and nationalities. Their names were chosen somewhat at random and are household names like […]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup/Patriotism and Christianity
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “It’s time we rediscovered what it means to be ‘one nation under God,’ as President Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address. It’s time we understand the full meaning of our national motto, ‘In God We Trust.’ It’s time we stop the ‘state sanctioned atheism’ that has been stripping […]
Five Speakers with Strong NC Ties Give Powerful Remarks during the RNC
By M.H. CavanaughChristian Action LeagueAugust 28, 2020 This week, five great Americans with strong North Carolina ties, spoke at the Republican National Convention. Each one provided much-needed remarks to a national audience. They spoke of religious liberty, the need for perseverance and faith in the American way, the power of peaceful protests for racial justice, […]
Fighting for Freedom in a Pandemic
By Jim MinickIntellectual TakeoutMay 15, 2020 “Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.” ~H.L. Mencken My friend John and I spend a great deal of time discussing politics, calling each other’s attention to articles we’ve read online, and shaking our heads […]
The Benefits of Reading the Bible in 2020
By Jerry Newcombe Guest Columnist Christian Action League January 2, 2020 Teddy Roosevelt remarked in 1914: “A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” If that was true then, it is truer today — because of the curse of political correctness. With a new year upon us, and the opportunity […]