Thanksgiving 2024: Grateful to be a Christian and an American
As I approach my 78th Thanksgiving, I am full of gratitude that I have so much to be thankful for as a Christian and as an American.
As I approach my 78th Thanksgiving, I am full of gratitude that I have so much to be thankful for as a Christian and as an American.
The 2024 election has already entered the Hall of Fame of truly important elections in our national story. The voters shifted in significant, unexpected, and important ways.
The bottom line in this election is that the American electorate took a collective shift to the right.
Just as the pro-slavery movement denied the humanity of the slaves, the pro-abortion movement denies the humanity of our unborn citizens.
During this very animated and contentious election season there have been numerous attempts to frighten and mislead voters with the specter of a theocratic movement they have labelled “Christian Nationalism.”
I would not want Donald Trump as a father, brother, nephew, brother-in-law, son-in-law, or pastor. I would not want Kamala Harris as a mother, sister, niece, sister-in-law, or daughter-in-law, or pastor.
The pursuit of becoming the “city on a hill” lighting the way for the Old World captured the imagination, will, and purpose of what became the American Experiment.
People have been warning Americans that in the wake of this election, they fear there will be civil discord no matter who prevails in the election.
When you drink alcohol, your body metabolizes it into acetaldehyde, a chemical that is toxic to cells.
That basic decency springs forth from the screen in “Reagan.” And one of the President’s most sterling attributes was his deep and abiding love for his country.