Category Archives: Government structure

Hidden Agendas (Then and Now)

  In the account of Daniel in the lions den,* some government officials plot to dishonor our hero. There was just one problem:   Daniel 6:4b (NIV) They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither … Continue reading

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Presidential Providence

  We started the week with Washington’s wisdom. Let’s end it with more of the same:     “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God to obey His will, to be grateful for … Continue reading

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Presidential Principle

Wise words, written in hard times: On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if the man … Continue reading

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Simply Presidential

Short but true: “The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.” President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)

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Presidential Concern

As the presidential campaign gets ugly, we’d do well to think like Lincoln:   “My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

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Presidential Wisdom

  Here in the United States, it’s Presidents’ Day, spun off from George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s February birthdays. With this generic title, it recognizes all US  Presidents. How do you feel about it? All Presidents are worthy of recognition … Continue reading

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Loving Political Prayer

  Reworked from Matthew 5:44-45 I tell you, love your political opponents and pray for those who say your ideas are stupid,  that you may be children of your Father in heaven. The are folks who think God’s ideas are … Continue reading

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Vice or Virtue?

    What do you think of politicians?   • All bad! • Some good, some bad • Time will tell No matter which side of the political divide we’re on, we’d like more virtue, less vice: Proverbs 29:4 (CEV) … Continue reading

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Call in the Good Guys

Years ago, when Haiti was going through a change in government, I asked a Haitian friend which ones were the good guys. He answered, sadly, “there are no good guys.” Sometimes, here in my own country, I wonder which ones … Continue reading

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Blessed Nations

I heard last week that not one of countries with the worst quality of life for their citizens is governed by Christians. I haven’t researched that statement, but it lines up with Scripture.   Psalm 33:12 (NIV) Blessed is the … Continue reading

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