Tag Archives: John Hancock

The Pathetic Patriot

Posted on July 1, 2025 by David E Smith

Fireworks and cookouts light up the Fourth, but are we missing the heart of the American Revolution? We cheer heroes like George Washington against 'tyrannical' King George III—yet was the king a mere villain or a complex figure in a turbulent age? This July 4th, ask: when does civil disobedience cross the line, and how does it echo the Declaration of Independence’s ideals?

Posted in Faith | Tagged 4th of July, American Revolution, Charles Inglis, George Washington, independence day, John Hancock, John Joachim Zubly, Jonathan Boucher, King George III, Paul Revere, Poor Richard’s Almanack, Stamp Act, The Boston Tea Party, The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Bradbury Chandler, William Franklin, Yankee Doodle | Comments Off

Whom Should We Distrust: Parents or the Government?

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Alyssa Sonnenburg

This past week, I’ve been dealing with a lot of media being interviewed by publications like The Washington Post, The Detroit Free Press, a CBS TV affiliate, an ABC radio affiliate, etc.

Posted in Education, Faith, Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty | Tagged Catherine J. Ross, children, education, Elizabeth Bartholet, Founding Fathers, government, James Madison, John Hancock, Kimberly A. Yuracko, Noah Webster, Parents, Patrick Henry, public schools, Robert Reich, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Risley, Whom Should We Distrust: Parents or the Government? | Comments Off

Vote on Your Knees

Posted on October 24, 2016 by altha-admin

America is not like most other nations around the world. We have a different history and heritage. America is a nation that was founded on prayer. That is something we should not forget during this election year.

A History of Prayer in America

In December of 1621, Gov. William Bradford and the Pilgrims in Massachusetts called for a day of thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God for His provision and protection.

During the Revolutionary War, Congress issued a total of 15 official proclamations, calling for times of fasting and prayer.

On the celebration of the first national Thanksgiving Day, President …

Posted in Faith | Tagged Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, IFI Prayer Team, John Hancock, Prayer, Ronald Reagan, William Bradford | Comments Off