A friendly Reminder

Many people believe the Bible is unclear on the issue of capital punishment—as if they could substantiate either viewpoint, believing either position could be justified. Is such the case?

The Bible’s test for the veracity of genuine faith is the absence of racism. John 13:35 says, “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Jesus’ command here stems beyond loving our own kind.

Explore a biblical perspective on marriage and same-sex relationships, emphasizing Scripture’s definition of marriage and the importance of standing firm in faith.

What does the Bible say about illegal immigration? Ralph Drollinger explores Scripture’s guidance on nations, borders, and policy, showing how biblically uninformed thinking can lead to misguided laws. Understanding God’s Word on immigration is essential for Christians seeking policies that honor both faith and nation.

The Bible affirms private property as integral to human dignity, stewardship, and flourishing. From God’s ultimate ownership to commandments against theft and coveting, Scripture repeatedly supports individual ownership rather than communal or state control. Discover how biblical teaching can shape our convictions about property rights, government, and economic justice.

The looming, growing national debt is one of the biggest challenges facing you and our country. As I have studied the book of Proverbs over the years, the Holy Spirit has turned my attention to what Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, would have to say regarding this issue if he visited the Hill.

Some leading Evangelicals believe and teach that America is now experiencing God’s judgment. As a public servant who is sacrificing so much in your attempt to turn our nation around, it would stand to reason—if those Evangelical leaders are correct—you are wasting your time. Are you laboring against a foregone conclusion? I think not. But let me qualify that position: I do not believe America is experiencing the forsaking wrath of God, but yes, America is experiencing the con

In our lifetime, the shift in aggregate, national religious belief has been radical. In essence, and unfortunately, America has been in the process of changing horses: from the religion of Christianity to one of Radical Environmentalism. The American people are in the process of exchanging the worship of the Creator for the worship of His creation. This huge and dire error with extreme consequences, presages disaster.  The timeless truths of Genesis 1:26–31 have informed, gui

One of the most volatile policy issues of our times relates to a fundamental disagreement as to how a nation should approach entitlements. Entitlement programs now devour the majority of the U.S. federal government’s budget, and as of 2019, the national debt reached $23 trillion dollars and is growing rapidly at an uncontrollable rate. What does Scripture have to say about such allocative decisions and policy? In a pre-political sense (informing policy through what the Bible

In the Capitol, the “compassion” and “mercy” of Liberal Theology 1  has been used to foist a myriad of unbiblical concepts that have led to bad policy, one of the most egregious examples being entitlement programs. Here in the Capitol we are all acutely aware that the charts that project runaway national debt and national economic insolvency are not only accurate but disturbingly and frighteningly alarming, to say the least. And we all know that the major contributor to the c

Since the mid-1970s Evangelicals have sought to re-enter the political arena in response to a morally declining America. Their sincere desires were to stop the erosion of our Christian heritage and return the nation to our former values. In this quest, perhaps inadvertently, well-meaning Evangelical leaders attempted to co-opt the Church into an organization of political activism.  This subtle attempt to change the primary, God-ordained purpose of the church from a soul-winni

Characteristic of the most effective public servants is a hugely disciplined mind. They are able to stay on point because they have learned to think (usually very quickly) before they speak. But even more fundamental than that is their habit of thinking about the right kind of things in the first place: they have learned to dwell on certain things and not allow their minds to dwell on the wrong things.  With that in mind, this week I would like to take a closer look at Philip

I’m sure you have lived long enough, as have I, to experience the fact that time and truth run hand in hand. Truth wins out in the end. Accordingly, the importance of truth in the capital community cannot be overstated. In this Bible study, the following proverbs depict the various benefits of being a man or a woman of truth. Understanding the benefits of being truthful versus the detriments of lying or bearing false witness proves motivational to say the least. Read on, my f

Family wisdom is one of the six main subjects that is repeatedly spoken about in the book of Proverbs. Solomon says much to his son Rehoboam regarding keeping his family in order as he leads the country. He would say the same to you. More broadly, when the institution of the family flounders in a country for whatever reasons, eventually the state will become overwhelmed with insurmountable problems. That’s biblically axiomatic. The State has a much easier job of maintaining c

As you know I regularly frequent the book of Proverbs. Of the 66 books of the Bible, this one is perhaps the most applicable for those choosing to live their lives under scrutiny in the capital. Solomon, king of Israel, is instructing his son, Rehoboam, on how to live skillfully in governmental leadership. Much can be gained from the topical study of this book.  Alcohol and Office  is one of those subjects that needs special consideration. Read on, my friends. Ralph Drolling

Forgiveness can be a difficult discipline to practice but is an indispensable character quality that must be continually cultivated over a lifetime. To be unforgiving is to pander to the old nature which the Scripture tells the believer to lay aside. To be unforgiving is to feed the desires of the flesh. Staff workers, friends, and family find gracious, forgiving people attractive, so cultivating this quality will actually help you.    In today’s out-of-control competitive, c

Given the nature of the capital community, many people live away from their home environments for regular, extended periods of time. The temptation for sexual sin is ever-present, and I have seen too many legislators, staff, and lobbyists fall prey to it. Accordingly, the following Bible study contains some key biblical insights related to staying sexually pure in a surreal environment like the US capital.  Ralph Drollinger I. INTRODUCTION  Power is an aphrodisiac that makes

Ralph Drollinger / PRESIDENT & FOUNDER OF CAPITOL MINISTRIES Ralph Drollinger, President and Founder of Capitol Ministries, leads separate Bible studies every week on the Hill in Washington, D.C. to U.S. Senators and Representatives. He also leads a Bible study remotely via the internet for former White House Cabinet Members, Senior Staff, and U.S. Governors. Capitol Ministries was founded by Drollinger and his wife Danielle in 1996 with the mission of making disciples of Jes

If you debate marriage based upon personal happiness, you will lose the argument. If you debate it from theology, you will not.  Certainly God intends marriage to be a source of great personal satisfaction. We live in a fallen world full of disappointments and heartaches, and it is such a blessing to have a soul mate who is dedicated and loyal to you. I praise God for my wife Danielle in this regard. But there is much more to marriage than personal happiness. When America in

This week we will examine all that the Bible book of Proverbs has to say about anger. If you struggle with this sin, and who doesn’t, or you hang with those who do, then this study is for you.  Read on, my friend. Ralph Drollinger I. INTRODUCTION  I have chosen to outline the study by first looking at the five roots of  anger . Most of the time our  anger  stems from some sort of selfish sin, save righteous indignation. We’ll look at different kinds of tempers to see what Pro