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An Unusual Christmas Miracle

After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm on December 26, 1776, General George Washington’s army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. This unlikely victory set the stage for another success at Princeton a week later and boosted the morale of the American troops. From these miracles (and others), was borne the United States of America..
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Who is Welcome?

Recently, I noticed an online post of a local church that read: “Everyone is welcome! No exceptions. Period.” Really? Everyone?
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The Attempt to Tear Down Images of George Washington—a Tale of Two Revolutions

Could a contrast between the American Revolution and the French Revolution be relevant to today’s conflicts? I think so. The attempt to demote historic icons, like George Washington, is a case in point.George Washington grew up as a gentleman farmer in Virginia and was a fourth generation slave-owner. But by the end of his life, he had decided slavery was immoral and so at his death, he freed his slaves and made provision for them.
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