Being loyal to humanity is a value worth considering, especially in times like these where our God-given gift of freedom is facing the risk of being whittled down at the hands of the anti-divine. Some people find divine merit in being loyal to the ideals of truth and justice for the safety of those they…
Loyalty: The Divine Virtue That Serves People and Safeguards Nations
March 24, 2022
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George Washington Was Pioneering Entrepreneur: Historian John Berlau
John Berlau, historian and author of the book “George Washington, Entrepreneur” says that American founding father and first U.S. President George Washington was an inspiration for his moral integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. “George Washington was very much a pioneering entrepreneur,” Berlau said on NTD’s “Capitol Report” during a recent interview. Berlau said Washington engaged his “creative, entrepreneurial…
The Inventiveness of the Founding Fathers
Among the Founding Fathers of the United States were inventors and scientists. More importantly, however, the Founders were truly inventive leaders. They were tremendous problem-solvers and great innovators across a wide spectrum of academic and practical pursuits. There seems to be no end to their involvement in research and development on behalf of the new…
The Productive Persistence of John Adams
January 28, 2022
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Known to be blunt, impatient, and cantankerous, John Adams, second president of the United States, is not generally thought of as having a diplomat’s character. He had a quick temper and, at times, could be explosive. In spite of those flaws, he nevertheless scored major success as a diplomat in Europe at a very crucial…
Teaching Principles of Liberty to Muslim Students in Socialist Kosovo Through The Bible
Some volunteers of America won’t quit, even when they’re dying—or supposed to be as good as dead. Such was the case with veteran American volunteers Bill and Susan Burtness of Illinois. Now in their 70s, they advise fellow volunteers who may be weary from well-doing, ”Don’t quit. the best is yet to come.” “If you…
Founding Friends Bound Together by the Fourth of July
December 21, 2021
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The United States has been blessed with many distinguished leaders. But the generation that founded our nation has a special place in the hearts of many Americans. Even among that very special generation, two of our Founders stand out not only because of their many accomplishments and their lasting mark on the country, but because…
Founding Father George Clymer: A Founder Twice Over
December 6, 2021
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By the time George Clymer was 1 year old, both his mother and his father were dead. Orphaned, George was placed in the care of his Philadelphia uncle, William Coleman. Coleman was an extraordinary man—a lawyer and merchant of Quaker stock, a friend of Benjamin Franklin (and member of the latter’s Junto), a founder with…
Madison’s 5 Lessons for Overcoming Polarization
Commentary There has never been a time when our nation wasn’t divided by partisanship. Yet some eras are more divisive than others, and few of us would deny that we’re living through an especially polarized time. For those who don’t trust their instincts on this question, numerous surveys bear out a collective hunch: polarization really…
How the Founding Fathers Continue to Save the Republic
Commentary Maintaining the republic is a balancing act. This doesn’t mean the scales never tip in one direction. America has experienced the tipping of the scales on countless occasions. Our republic, however, maintains its balance for one reason: you. You were precisely the person the Founding Fathers were thinking about when they met in Philadelphia…
Staying Sharp in Old Age: Lessons From 3 Founding Fathers
Those of us who are entering old age frequently read books or online articles about ways to enhance our mental agility, to keep our minds nimble and quick. Some people follow special diets, believing that certain foods or supplemental vitamins can strengthen our powers of reason and thought. Others exercise at the gym or take…
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