Archive for May, 2008
« Previous EntriesAlan Jackson: Precious Memories
Saturday, May 31st, 2008Produced in 2005, the surprising hit album from ACR Records, Alan Jackson: Precious Memories, is a delight to the Christian who enjoys homespun hymns. The soft guitar strums of the opening track, Blessed Assurance, will echo and re-echo in your memory for ages to come. Jackson is, of course, the primary vocalist on Precious Memories, [...]
A Manifesto for Liberty
Friday, May 30th, 2008Even the most ardent of Ron Paul’s supporters will probably admit that the Texas congressman and Republican presidential candidate isn’t the most polished of speakers. In some ways that’s been a boon to Paul, since he doesn’t sound like the typical politican trying to say what he thinks voters want to hear. But Paul’s lack [...]
A November Alternative
Friday, May 30th, 2008Most Americans figure they will have only two choices, come the November election date, for president: either cast a vote for Republican John McCain, or one of two Democrats, Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton (most likely the former). Many voters, particularly conservatives, are frustrated by these choices. Obama and Clinton are both far left, and [...]
What A Friend He Had in Jesus
Friday, May 30th, 2008One of the most well known and beloved hymns among Christians is “What a Friend we Have in Jesus.” Countless individuals have and still do receive comfort in knowing that they have the “privilege to carry / Ev’rything to God in prayer!” (Scriven). Interestingly, however, this hymn of great comfort and inspiration stemmed from the [...]
Defining Marriage
Friday, May 30th, 2008The state Supreme Court’s 4-3 decision determined that state laws specifying marriage as between a man and a woman were unconstitutional. Kate Kendell, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, said the votes of the four justices who favored same-sex marriage “will be vindicated by history.”
According to the ruling, same-sex couples can legally [...]