In December 1776, with the outcome of the Revolutionary War very much in doubt, Thomas Paine penned the now-famous words in his pamphlet, The American Crisis: “These are the times that try men’s souls: the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from service of their country: but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell is not easily conquered: yet we have this consolation with us, the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph…” Called the pamphlet that “saved the Revolution,” these words were written during the Revolutionary army’s retreat from New York.
Great Essay, Jim. I pray that our country will "renew their faith in the God whose transcendent, unshakeable ideals once bound together the people of this great and disparate nation".
“if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Jim says it well. We have a choice as a nation. Do we embrace a God centered approach to life and government or are the answers found in man alone? Only God can provide the “North Star” we need.
Our life and our freedoms come from God alone, humble ourselves & our nation before the Lord, awaken from our sleep and stand firm in the truth....we can return if we turn our lives towards Him. I pray for personal and a great awakening upon the earth....interdependence upon the Lord Christ....
Great Essay, Jim. I pray that our country will "renew their faith in the God whose transcendent, unshakeable ideals once bound together the people of this great and disparate nation".
“if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Jim, well done, praying that we repent and turn back to Him our Sovereign, Holy, Creator.
Jim says it well. We have a choice as a nation. Do we embrace a God centered approach to life and government or are the answers found in man alone? Only God can provide the “North Star” we need.
Our life and our freedoms come from God alone, humble ourselves & our nation before the Lord, awaken from our sleep and stand firm in the truth....we can return if we turn our lives towards Him. I pray for personal and a great awakening upon the earth....interdependence upon the Lord Christ....