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In God We Trust

In God We Trust [*] Over recent years there has been strident opposition to displays acknowledging God.[1] The opposition stems largely from a 1971 Supreme Court decision that produced what is known as The Lemon Test.[2] Under this test, a public religious acknowledgment is constitutional only if its primary purpose is secular. Of course, on [...]

Christian Faith Quotes by Signers of the Declaration

Below are statements by the Signers of the Declaration on Christian faith and the Bible! John Adams The Holy Ghost carries on the whole Christian system in His truth. Not a baptism, not a marriage, not a sacrament can be administered but by the Holy Ghost....There is no authority civil or religious – there can [...]

Iconic Moments: Events of Faith and Prayer

Below are some 30 different important religious events that are either indicative of, set a tone for, or have directly impacted the development of America. Several are iconic, and all are important. A number are reflective of consequential movements, some of seminal events, and yet others of important individuals. We have not tried to prioritize [...]

Calling the Nation to Prayer and Fasting

Thoughts on Ezra 8 In Ezra 7, Babylonian King Artaxerxes commissioned the priest Ezra to gather Jewish captives, return to their ancient homeland, and set up a civil government. They were also to rebuild the holy temple in Jerusalem, which had lain in ruins for decades. In chapter 8, Ezra assembled the people. But before […]

The Duty of Nations

Thoughts on Psalm 9:17 Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us that in all our ways (public as well as private) we are to acknowledge Him. And while it is wisdom for individuals, it is also true of nations. In response to the idolatry of others or their failure to acknowledge God, Psalm 79:6 and Jeremiah 10:25 call […]

His Desire to Answer Prayer

Thoughts on Matthew 6 Prayer has always been central to Biblical faith. Scripture is replete with stories of the efficacy of prayer. It is not surprising then that the practice of prayer was deeply embedded in early American life. In fact, colonial, state, and federal governments issued over 1,400 official calls to prayer between 1620 […]

The Heart of a Grateful Nation

Thoughts on 2 Chronicles 5-7 King David, blessed by God throughout his long life, envisioned building a majestic temple to honor the Lord. But God told David that it would instead be his son, Solomon, who would construct the building. So David prepared everything his son would need. When later King Solomon successfully completed the […]

The Rock Upon Which Our Republic Rests

Thoughts on 2 Kings 23 There are numerous Biblical occasions when civil leaders urged a national reading of God’s Word. For example, under righteous King Josiah of Israel: The king went up to the house of the Lord with all the men of Judah, and with him all the inhabitants of Jerusalem—the priests and the […]

Peterstown, West Virginia 2025

Mayoral Proclamation in harmony with Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia November 13-29, 2025 as proclaimed by  Governor Jim Justice WHEREAS, Thanksgiving Week marks the thirty-fourth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood […]

Granville, West Virginia 2025

Town of Granville West Virginia Mayoral Proclamation In harmony with Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia November 23-29, 2025 As proclaimed by Governor Patrick Morrisey WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-fourth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia: thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gatson Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and […]