Christian Commentary on Faith, Family & Freedom

Americans frequently debate how much power government should possess. But the deeper question is not simply whether government has become too powerful. It is whether we are willing to respect the limits of government when those limits prevent us from accomplishing something we personally desire. In 1 Samuel 8, the people of Israel demanded a king who would provide security and stability. Samuel warned them that the authority they requested would eventually make demands upon

The American experiment in liberty rests upon a demanding principle: freedom must extend beyond those who agree with us. It is relatively easy to defend religious liberty when our own convictions are protected. The greater test comes when someone exercises that same freedom to believe something we consider profoundly mistaken. James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington helped articulate a principle that would become central to America's constitutional tradition: g

A Weekly Devotional from The Founders' Quill: Reclaiming America's Judeo-Christian Heritage through Spirit and Truth. A historical scene depicting a man focused intently on writing with a quill, as a candle illuminates his desk. Through the window, a group of people gather outside a church, engaging in discussion, highlighting a moment of significant decision-making in a bygone era. The Throne No Government May Occupy There is a quiet place within every human soul where decis