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DOES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET “BACKWARDS”? by Jake  MacAulay   What was our Founding Fathers’ attitude regarding debt? “We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.” Thomas Jefferson later remarked,  “I wish it were possible to obtain a single amendment to our Constitution. I would be willing to depend on that alone for the reduction of the administration of our government; I mean an additional article taking from the Federal Government the power of borrowin

Celebrating the Life of a Devoted Christian and American, Billy Graham by Jake MacAulay Why is it not surprising that world-famous evangelist, Billy Graham, who accomplished so much for the kingdom of heaven on this earth, was an American?  Of course, much of it had to do with his unrivaled work ethic, his personal testimony, and his bravery to speak to and where others cowered before him, but overwhelmingly it had to do with the foundation of faith, liberty, and the prosperi

Did Jesus Win the Super Bowl? by Jake MacAulay   Though I didn’t watch much of the Super Bowl, I was able to catch some headlines the day following and noticed quite a few comments on how the victorious Philadelphia Eagles’ players were thanking God and His Son Jesus Christ.   After the game, and receiving the MVP honor, Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles told Dan Patrick of NBC Sports, “Unbelievable, all the glory to God.” Foles recently explained he is currently studying at Libert

Why All the Uproar For This Years State of the Union? by Jake MacAulay It seems everyone in America is aware of or anticipating this year’s State of the Union Address by President Donald Trump.  That should come as no surprise after last year’s near 48 million TV viewers, topping the former president Barack Obama’s 31 plus million viewers each of the previous two years. Of course, many Americans aren’t even waiting for the president to address us before they give their opinio

The Bible vs “Fire and Fury” - Congress Decided by Jake MacAulay There has been a lot of talk about book releases recently.  There is, of course, Hilary Clinton’s new book, which we will discuss in the coming weeks because it is being powerfully overshadowed by a recent release of Michael Wolff’s book, “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House”.   Though “Fire and Fury” has caused just that among news networks, it is not because of the brilliance of the author, but rather

My Next Guests (MLK and Obama) Need No Introduction by Jake MacAulay   This week, while many Americans commemorate equal rights champion Martin Luther King, Jr., I took the time to read my old copy of Letter From a Birmingham Jail.  I have always been so impressed by his writing prowess, and like my hero, the Apostle Paul, he did this from a primitive jail cell in Alabama.    He emphasizes the Declaration of Independence and demands for more Christlike action from the profe

Another Year to #MAGA by Jake MacAulay “Make America Great Again” has turned into an vibrant, contagious slogan.  It is a slogan that has given hope and restored the voice of those in America who had become despondent and discouraged with what many have called the D.C. Swamp.   In their quest for greatness, our founding fathers laid a consistent and discoverable pattern that would establish and ensure the greatness of America.   John Adams, Father of American Independence an

A Shutdown Leads to Limited Government by Jake MacAulay I am sure you have been made aware of the recent great news for limited government. The U.S. government has closed for business for the 19 time since 1976.   It appears Divine Providence has given the American people a rest from many current regulations of their liberties.   Why should this make you happy? Because, government and their parasitical bureaucracies have often strangled, suffocated, and murdered priceless, d

The Political Significance of Christmas by Jake MacAulay In their effort to make a point, those who discuss law and government and politics for a living often miss the most critical – the most crucial point of all.   So, as we celebrate Christmas, this is a good time to take a deep breath and revisit first principles.   We should remember the  political  significance of Christmas.  Now don’t get distracted by arguments that early Christians latched onto a pre-existing pagan h

With the November 2017 Elections What Should Republicans Do Now? by Jake MacAulay With the recent victories by Democrats in the November 2017 elections, there is much talk about what Republicans should learn from this and what they should do now.   One argument is that Republicans must more clearly "embrace Trump.”  That is, they should align themselves with the President and demonstrate their allegiance to his policies and his persona.   Others say that it’s time for Republi

New Years Resolution, Eliminate the Tyranny of Case Law by Jake MacAulay   Most Americans assume that rulings and decisions handed down in cases that come before American courts are based on, and consistent with, the “rule of law”.   But, regrettably, this is not true.   In American courtrooms today, court rulings are not based on real law.  Rather, they are based on an imitation system which is commonly called “case law” or “the case law method”.   This phony “case law” m

Can Federal or State Governments Force Businesses to Participate with Sexual Sin? by Jake MacAulay   On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case involving Christian bakeshop owner Jack Phillips.   Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) recounts the story that led to the recent events on their website. “In July 2012, two men came into Jack’s bakeshop requesting a wedding cake for their same-sex ceremony. In an

When You are Falsely Accused, Who is the Real Criminal and Who is the Victim?   by Jake MacAulay The Book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 17, says this: “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.”   It’s true that we are apt to believe the first story that we hear, especially if it tends to confirm what we already believe, and especially when it’s something that supports our pre-existing agenda.   But this Proverb is a solemn warnin

Beyond Slavery: American Politics at War With Black Lives by Jake MacAulay   Despite being a culture of death, Americans have uncompromisingly (or so we think) done away with slavery in a pursuit of liberty for all men and women.   Noah Webster clarifies that this “liberty of one depends not so much on the removal of all restraint from him, as on the due restraint upon the liberty of others.”    Now this restraint on the liberty of others is exemplified in chattel slavery. 

What is Changing America? Government Education Systems by Jake MacAulay My entire adult life has been spent in educating Americans to be… well… American.  My mission has compelled me to follow in the steps of our founders to “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.”   During this time I have experienced peaks and valleys of great hope and despair.   I have experienced hope in the resilience and courage of youth to stand boldly against injustice, and de

Halloween Means Nothing to America, the Reformation Means Everything by Jake MacAulay The Norman Conquest, the Magna Carta, and even the landing of Christopher Columbus are remarkable events that have thoroughly engrained their principles, discovery, and lessons into the fabric of these United States. The Reformation, however,  far outweighs the influence of all those historic moments.   While many celebrate the pagan rituals of Halloween on October 31st, few even know that d

The Impeachment of Trump, What Does the Constitution Say? by Jake MacAulay Thomas Steyer, billionaire hedge fund manager, philanthropist, environmentalist, progressive activist, and fundraiser, is currently calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.   I must explain that the government of America is not a democracy, but a Republic; “an empire of Laws, and not of men,” as Founding Father John Adams put it.  Despite the fact that the authority of law does not come f

Does the First Amendment Promote Personal Liberty or Government Power? by Jake MacAulay As students of the Constitution, it is always safest to discover the intention and meaning of its architects.  One such architect, James Madison, called the “Father of the Constitution,” explained the difference of power and liberty by contrasting the American charter of liberty (the Constitution) and charters of power: that is to say, government power.   In Europe, charters of liberty hav

Christianity is the Solution for Unimaginable American Tragedy by Jake MacAulay On Monday morning I watched the President’s national address following the mass shooting outside a Las Vegas hotel Sunday night that claimed over 55 lives and injuring over 400. He urged prayer and unity, exhorting:   “Scripture teaches us the Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.   “We seek comfort in those words, for we know that God lives in the hearts o

Should We Celebrate Diversity as the US Immigration Population Hits New Record? by Jake  MacAulay  The Washington Examiner recently reported, “A huge boom in immigration, legal and illegal, over the past 16 years has jumped the immigrant population to over 43 million in the United States, according to a new report by Center for Immigration Studies.”   According to federal statistics reviewed by the Center for Immigration Studies, when you include the immigrants’ children bo