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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood […]
Mayoral Proclamation In harmony with Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia November 24-30, 2024 as proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-third 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 […]
Mayoral Proclamation in harmony with Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia As proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice Whereas, the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political, and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith and constant reliance upon God”; and […]
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