On this Presidents’ Day, one of many American traditions we owe to George Washington, let’s reflect on another tradition he established – the farewell address.

The artistry of a statesman’s farewell is an American tradition. What can we learn by what is, and isn't, in a Farewell Address?

What are America's "Judeo-Christian" roots? What does that term even mean anymore? Is it relevant in today's 211st centuray pluralistic world?

Historically Americans have given equal respect to both the flag and the National Anthem either through standing for the Pledge of Allegiance or for the singing of our National Anthem. 21st century America seems to be conflicted about these conventions.

To Vote or not to Vote? Six Biblical Principles to Consider Before you Stay home on Election Day

This political year has been filled with more than its share of ups and downs. Perhaps one of the more striking spectacles has been the display of the Mexican flag and the burning of the American flag at American presidential rallies!

While Americans never forget our birthday is July Fourth, 1776, do we remember what America’s exit from Britain meant to our Founders and why they believed it “necessary”?

Thoughts on Human Dignity and Animal Rights

Speaking of the U.S. Marines who took Iwo Jima in World War II, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz said, “Uncommon valor was a common virtue.” Is valor even a virtue today among common Americans? Has America broken faith with those who have died for our liberty? The danger of this possibility was known years before by our nation’s Founders. President Thomas Jefferson said, “Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty”. The great sage of our Founders, Benjamin Franklin, put it this way, “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."

George Washington knew a lot about fire. He knew that fire was dangerous and deceiving. But he also knew it represented the divine. The 110th and final rule of his Rules of Civility copied as a school boy taught, “Labor to keep alive in your Breast that Little Spark of Celestial fire Called Conscience.”