What values will make America strong enough to withstand world threats attempting to bring our nation down? The Role of Suffering in National Victory I submit that suffering is a necessary attribute to achieving victory. How would our nation fare if we had to endure hardship to achieve victory in the end? Do we believe […]
Looking Forward to a New Year
I loved Year In Review segments as a kid, and continued the tradition into adulthood. This year, however, I took a pass. Division and discord seem to summarize 2025. I don’t care to re-live it. I’m ready to move forward, with lessons from the past and a renewed focus on what matters to a common-sense […]
Resilience, Faith, and Courage That Built America
This post isn’t about blame; it’s about education. Below are examples of courage, sacrifice, and faith that shaped our national character. Read them and share your thoughts in the comments—without naming, blaming, or shaming political parties or people—so we can learn together. Let’s begin with a powerful example from our nation’s early history. From Valley […]
Christmas Overnight, 1776
Christmas overnight, December 25-26, 1776. Rain turned to sleet, turned to ice, turned into a biting storm from the northeast. Who would brave a night like that with a poorly clad, hungry, tired army and the need to cross the ice-choked Delaware River? George Washington would. The Night that Changed the War The army was […]
Remembering Pearl Harbor 12/07/41
“No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory …We will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us … Hostilities exist. There […]
A Nation’s Gratitude: Historical Proclamations
Why Pause and Reflect? There’s something special and rejuvenating about taking a moment to pause and reflect on our national tradition of Thanksgiving. As we prepare to celebrate the holidays and our 250th American birthday, I found a few past selections from presidential proclamations and Thanksgiving prayers worth a read with a cup of coffee […]
Honoring America’s Brave Veterans
Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. Finding a conversation about real American heroes can sometimes be difficult. Instead, headlines often feature controversy or political debate. Why not commemorate and celebrate our eternally vigilant men and women who are America’s courageous living heroes? After all, Veterans know better than most what it takes to preserve true […]
Defending American Values in a Divided Age
Are you being harassed for your American views on law and government? Are you being overpowered in conversations, where no amount of logic or civil discourse can occur? Are you being bullied into accepting robbery, arson, theft, and violence as “normal” or “necessary”? Why Traditionalism Still Matters You are not alone. Remember, it’s ok to […]
Faith, Freedom, and the Founders’ Words
As a lead-up to our country’s 250th birthday celebration, we are continuing in our study of the Declaration of Independence. In my research, I have found it beneficial to look at some of the “back stories” of the Declaration. (for example, Charles Carroll, the longest living signer of the Declaration.) The Religious Landscape of the […]
America’s Quiet Adoption of Communist Goals
(Although written five years ago, this article is highly relevant in 2025, and helps explain what is going on in the electorate today). Historical Context & W. Cleon Skousen’s Blueprint How much has communism subtly infiltrated America and become accepted? What, you ask?? I found a fascinating article by Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh, where she […]
Leaders Lead: A Commentary
I teach my Civics and Constitution students this principle: “The life of the leader sets the course for the people.” So, the generals need to lose weight and get fit. They have new rules to follow and enforce. Yet, their attitude seemed to be, “he called us here for this???” Yes, setting the course for […]
Building Influence: Personal Impact on Society
Who is in your circle of influence? Let’s start by asking who you are closest to in daily life. Your Closest Circle: Trust and Influence Who knows you best? Who do you advise? Who trusts you? Our very closest friends, with whom we share our lives, form relationships with us based on trust, loyalty, and […]
Labor Day Reflections On Work
Besides looking forward to a fun final summer weekend, Labor Day affords us one more opportunity to reflect and reassess before busy fall schedules “kick in.” I was reading about the history of work in the United States and was so impressed with our humble beginnings. What made the USA into an industrial powerhouse? Hard […]
Essential Lessons for Today’s Students
When you see the yellow school buses rolling down your street in late August, you know it’s back-to-school time for America’s children. Whether children are public, private, or home-schooled, I wonder what they will learn about America this year. Will the curriculum be laced with political ideology? Or will their books be fact-based? Will there […]
Caesar Rodney: Unsung Hero of Independence
In the heart of the summer of 1776, as the fate of our nation hung in the balance, one man’s courage and determination would alter the course of history. As we continue in our study of the Declaration of Independence, let’s meet this unsung hero. The Call for Independence A little background about our first […]
