Sanctification of a Nation

Can a nation be set apart for a sacred purpose? If
so, can it lose such status? The nation of Israel was set apart, or sanctified,
by God for His purposes, and remains so today. The United States of America was
set apart also for a sacred purpose. Has it lost its purpose, or is it still
true to it?

“Now when Abram was ninety-nine years
old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, ‘I
am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless.
 I will make My covenant between Me and you,
And I will multiply you exceedingly.’

Abram fell on his face, and God talked with
him, saying,

 ‘As for Me, behold, My covenant
is with you,
And you will be the father of a multitude of nations.
 No longer shall you be named Abram,
But your name shall be Abraham;
For I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.

 I will make you exceedingly
fruitful, and I will make nations of you, and kings will come from
you.  I will establish My covenant between Me and you and
your descendants after you throughout their generations as
an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to
your descendants after you.  And I will give to
you and to your descendants after you the land where you live as a
stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will
be their God.’” (Genesis 17:1-8)

“But God said, ‘No, but your wife Sarah will bear
you a son, and you shall name him Isaac; and I will establish My
covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after
him. As for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I will bless
him, and make him fruitful and multiply him exceedingly. He shall
father twelve princes, and I will make him into a great nation. But
I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you
at this season next year.’ When He finished talking with him, God
went up from Abraham.” (Genesis 17:19-22)

Through Abraham, his son Isaac, and Isaac’s son Jacob who became known as
Israel, the nation of Israel came to be. From this family line came Jesus
Christ, the son of God in the flesh to bear and pay for with His perfect life
the sins of man; for those who confess their sins, repent of their sins, and
believe in this good news. The sin debt was paid in full through His death on a
cross, and victory over sin was made by His resurrection to life.

The United States was sanctified to take across America and to the world the
message of the free gift of eternal life in heaven and salvation from the
punishment of hell because of our sin.

In 1607, an expedition led by Pastor Robert Hunt arrived in Virginia Beach.
When they arrived in Virginia, the expedition dedicated
America to the glory of God. They planted a rough-hewn wooden cross, which they
brought from England, in the sand and prayed:

“We do hereby dedicate this Land, and ourselves,
to reach the People within these shores with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to
raise up Godly generations after us, and with these generations take the
Kingdom of God to all the earth. May this Covenant of Dedication remain to all
generations, as long as this earth remains, and may this Land, along with
England, be Evangelist to the World. May all who see this Cross, remember what
we have done here, and may those who come here to inhabit join us in this Covenant
and in this most noble work that the Holy Scriptures may be fulfilled.”

On November 11, 1620, the Mayflower Compact was signed:

“Having undertaken for the
Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our
King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first Colony in the northern Parts
of Virginia…”

As a nation, we can ignore the
dedication, or sanctification that was made so long ago, but that does not
change it. Not holding true to the purpose laid out by those who came to
America before us takes away the blessings God can give to us as a nation, which
seems to be occurring now. While we did hold true to our purpose, we were
blessed with peace, prosperity, and protection. Many are holding true, which
may be why we are still here as a nation. May we continue and many others renew
the dedication to fulfill our sanctification.

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” (John 17:17).

 

Let Louisiana Lead the Way

Jeff Landry has taken the office of governor in Louisiana and now has the opportunity to let Louisiana lead the way in restoring the state and the country to the biblical and Constitutional principles on which we as a nation were founded, and which elevated it to the most peaceful, prosperous, and protected country in modern history. However, there are those, especially in Washington, that oppose returning to such a blessed status. They would rather have the country destroyed through Church-lessness, family-lessness, unconstitutionality, open borders, perversion, and other forms of godlessness which we witness occurring day by day as we buy our food, fuel our vehicles, go to libraries, drive the highways and streets, and in just about every other facet of our culture. What description fits such people who prefer death, chaos, and ruin instead of peace, prosperity, and protection except the word evil?

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12) Such wickedness is manifested in our world, so our conflict is not ultimately with democrats, liberals, or leftists, but it is a conflict of good versus evil. Since we have for years been in decline as a nation at an ever-increasing rate, it is obvious that for good to triumph over evil, we must change our strategy. Jeff Landry has the platform, the responsibility, and the authority to say no to the federal government’s evil, leftist policies, and to say yes to Louisiana policies that can be a catalyst that steers the state and the country back on course to our former status.

Cutting the federal government apron strings is the key to reducing federal power over the state. When federal handouts are received by the states, the federal government has grounds to include those handouts in its “budget” (as if Washington has a budget). https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/what-are-sources-revenue-state-governments

Another key to stem the overreach of Washington is to exercise state authority. While federal powers are listed and limited, state powers and the powers of the People are not. Border security is the responsibility of state governors when the federal government fails to provide that security, and Governor Abbott of Texas, along with governors of other states including Louisiana, are acting upon that responsibility.

Article 4, Section 4 of the U S Constitution mandates that the federal government provide every state protection against invasion:

The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.

In case the federal government does not provide this protection, the responsibility belongs to the states under Article 1, Section 10, paragraph 3:

No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.

The states are late to the game, since we have been under invasion for several years now. It is much easier to keep invaders out than to remove them once they are in, but that is the task ahead of us. Leftists will attempt to keep illegal aliens in the country, dole out work permits, and will attempt to give them citizenship, but this cannot be allowed.

Louisiana can lead the way by beginning the deportation process, starting with the sheriff of each parish enforcing the law concerning illegal entry into the country and therefore illegal entry into the state and parish. Then each state can do the same until the country’s population consists of only legal residents. The costs incurred can be recouped through a surcharge on all money wired from the United States to anywhere outside the United States. Statistics show that this amount would cover a significant portion, if not all, of the cost.

According to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the United States loses $150 billion per year in money sent abroad. This figure is from 2015 and is likely much higher now since illegal entry into the country has ballooned under the Biden Administration. The money saved through the removal of illegal aliens from every state would more than pay for deportation costs. In 2023, the nationwide cost for non-citizen education, medical, law enforcement, and welfare programs in federal dollars was $150 billion. This doesn’t include state costs, the harm caused by violent crimes of illegals, drug smuggling, terrorists and U S enemy border crossings, and the erosion of American ideals. With nearly 21 million illegals in the country in 2021, this comes to over $7,000 per deportation. In Louisiana alone, the same expenditures were $604 million in 2023. With roughly 150,000 in Louisiana illegally, over $4,000 is available to the state for each deportation.

There is plenty of money for deportations and border security through walls, personnel, and technology. The land of the free and the home of the brave is fast becoming the land of lost liberty and lawlessness, and the home of the helpless. A country that doesn’t guard all its borders is not a country at all, but only a place where power brokers squander other peoples’ money and resources until there is no more. Louisiana and the rest of the states must not let this happen.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Holds the Money Bag

A sea change has occurred in the nation’s capital. The leftwing leadership in Congress and the Oval Office has for years been influential in spreading its moral and fiscal corruption to the detriment of the country. Now, judged by his character and past behavior, an American that pledges allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all has the platform and the authority to correct the course of our country.

Mike Johnson is now the steward of Americans’ treasure that is sent to Washington to fund government expenditures. Those in government that like to spend other people’s money would have the nation believe that the use of our money is complicated, and they are the judge of how it is spent, but their role in this is simple and spelled out in Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. Basically, they are to look after the interests of Americans, not tax them into poverty and plunge them into insurmountable debt.   

The course of a nation is indicated by the trail of money left behind. If the money is used properly, the nation is moving in a proper direction. If the money is used for corruption, the nation will descend into corruption. Anyone paying attention can see that we have been making a nosedive into depravity under the current White House administration.  

All unconstitutional and improper Federal Government activity can be shut down by Mike Johnson and the House of Representatives by their stopping of payment for such wrongdoing. For many years now, the People’s money has been taken in excess through taxes and intentional inflation and used for unconstitutional and improper purposes. The wealth of the nation has been stolen, and the damage to the nation is untold.

Mike and the House have an opportunity to reestablish the proper method of raising revenue and its dispersion. A relatively small percentage of Americans’ wealth, say the Biblical example of ten percent, would be plentiful to fund Constitutional expenditures. Americans know how to budget and spend their money much better than government administrators, as is made evident by the multi-trillion-dollar debt that has been incurred by these agents and our representatives in Washington. No one in the business world or in a household would have such unfaithful stewards in charge of the money bag.

An individual or a family knows that to get out and to stay out of debt, they must live within their own means. Because Congress and the President are divvying up other people’s money, they continue to take more and more and spend it on “luxury” items such as foreign aid, illegal aliens, worthless inoculations, and the list goes on and on.

Unconstitutional and unnecessary government agencies swallow up vast amounts of the People’s treasure.  The Speaker and the House have the authority and responsibility to turn off their water and let the People keep their own money to build jobs and businesses, give to charity, or whatever else they decide to do with it.

The Convention of States is working to impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and impose term limits on members of Congress. This only makes sense as we watch our money be frittered away, and American principles and ideals quickly erode. Most senators and representatives have proven that they are irresponsible with the People’s money. An Article 5 convention to propose amendments dealing with fiscal restraint, term limits, and reducing the scope and power of the federal government appears to be necessary to correct the course of the country.

Indictment of Trump, His Counsel, and the J6ers Proves Enemy Takeover

An out-of-control central government through its neo-communist Justice Department and the counterclockwise media has seized control of the country, and what is to stop them? Since the federal government is lawless and beyond self-control, it is up to the States and the People to restore law and order. Article 1, section 10 of the United States Constitution states that “No State shall, without the Consent of Congress… engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.” Evidence abounds that the states and the country have been slowly invaded within our government and across our border, and now we are in imminent danger.

The indictment of President Trump, his counsel, and the J6s are proof of an invasion of anti-Americans and the lawlessness of the Biden administration. January 6, 2021, is the day of the coup against the People of the United States. The prep work for this coup was carried out under the Obama administration in accordance with communist ideals, such as destruction of morals, pitting race against race, and clearing the upper echelon of the military of conservatism and capability.

With the power path cleared and the media being either silent or slanted, the right and duty to question and verify election results was suddenly considered illegal and dishonorable activity. After a summer of unmitigated violence and destruction, a First Amendment exercise to protest a subverted election turned ugly when the instigators of the summer chaos followed their usual method of mayhem by disrupting the petitioning of the government for a redress of grievances.

Two and a half years after the first arrests by the KGB, I mean the FBI, J6s are still awaiting bail and trial, or have been dealt harsh sentences for exercising their First Amendment rights. Meanwhile, across the country felons and illegal aliens, some extremely dangerous as is evident by their repeated offenses of rape, murder, and such behavior are being released into the public by George Soros corrupted DAs and Biden’s unlawful border policies.

Another presidential election is on the horizon, so the Left is busy about killing, stealing, and destroying its political enemies and the American ideal. President Trump is enemy number one since he is poised to be elected president again four years in arrears. The recent illegal arrests of him and his supporters are part and parcel of the Left’s strategy. Typical of communist regimes, silencing critics for daring to question the legitimacy of their authority is necessary to force their warped sense of truth upon the nation and the world.   

The Biden camp does not value peace, protection, and prosperity that America has enjoyed from the hand of the God of the Bible. These blessings were abundant under President Trump after 8 years of Obama’s degradation of America. How quickly the nation went from being blessed to being cursed with unrest, danger, and deterioration when American values were rejected. Now Israel has been attacked due to the Biden policy of supporting terrorists through foreign aid and the donation of military weapons and equipment that were allowed to be left in Afghanistan.   

If America is to continue as America, repentance must be made for the sins of the nation and governors must take a stand for truth. Are there any so bold as to rightly use their state police and state militia to protect those within their state from the policies of a neo-communist federal government? These policies are obviously contrary to American ideals of truth, justice, and lawfulness. Unlimited entrance to the country, permitting illegal aliens to remain in the country, unlimited spending of the People’s money, unlimited crossing of moral boundaries, cutting off the country’s sources of energy, limiting the means of self-defense, and undeterred criminal behavior are not wholesome but can only destroy “the land of the free and the home of the brave”.

Enemies of America have breached its wall of freedom. Convention of States is pushing back against the evil element that has taken control of the country. Its goal is to call an Article 5 convention to propose amendments that “limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints, and place term limits on federal officials.” Sign the COS petition today and help restore the American ideal. Time after time our elected officials have failed Americans after empty promises of correcting the course of the country. It is now up to the States and the People.

Equal Representation in All Seats of Government

Across the country, cities large and small are crumbling. While the suburbs surrounding cities may be thriving, the inner cities are in decay. Much of this is the result of the bloated federal government that unconstitutionally puts forth failing programs time and again that waste our money and add to the problems or create new ones. It is also the result of unequal representation in local seats of government, where government offices are limited to those residing within the declining districts and eligibility is denied to qualified and worthy potential candidates living outside the districts.

Statistics and studies are not necessary. A drive through the middle of any village, town, or city is enough to see that better leadership is needed. In most cases the buildings have or are collapsing, and most of all that remains are “antique” stores, pawn shops, and tattoo parlors.

At least in county seats, or parish seats in the case of Louisiana, representation should include the whole county or parish since all those within that jurisdiction pay taxes for and conduct business in that seat of local government. The same applies to state capitals. All citizens within the state should be eligible for election to government offices within the capital city because of their tax money funding the functioning of government within that city.

At a national level, Convention of States is promoting equal representation by working to take legislative power away from unelected bureaucrats and giving that power back to the states and the people where it belongs. The 10th Amendment to the U S Constitution states exactly that: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

Not just in towns and cities, but across the nation there is moral and physical corruption. Qualified leadership is lacking at every level of government, but especially in our nation’s capital. The same foolish and selfish people with the same disregard of the Constitution keep their positions in Congress for decades, pushing the country further and further from its founding principles.

Through an Article 5 convention, COS is proposing amendmentsthat will put further limitations on the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, stop wasteful and irresponsible spending of tax money, and put an end to prolonged terms of office. Taking these steps will help ensure that those elected to public office will be motivated by honorable ideals that will reshape our nation into the model that was given by the Founders and all those that sacrificed much for us and our posterity. Such action, along with following the righteous principles set forth by the Word of God, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution will set us on the correct course to stop the degeneration in towns, states, and across the nation.

Sign the petition and get involved to help further the efforts of COS at Sign The Petition (conventionofstates.com)

An Article 5 Convention of States is the Essence of We the People

There are those who aspire to protect the United States Constitution who at the same time deny the use of one of its most powerful features. The American ideal is unique among governments in that it is one of self-government. The Framers of the U S Constitution were granted enough wisdom to include in it a method for the states to amend the Constitution when necessary.

Article 5 is the anchor that holds the power of government to the states and to the people against the relentless pull of central government. The force of centralized government that incrementally strips rights and freedom from the citizens has been given sway as the states let out more and more rope. Thankfully, Article 5 allows for the citizens to pull that rope back in by way of a convention of states.    

The Constitution has been sidestepped or utterly disregarded by those who have sworn to protect and defend it. It is only a piece of paper with words on it if it is not followed and enforced. There are many examples of unconstitutional actions taken by presidents and congressmen over many years, and they have not been held accountable.

Most, if not all, of the unlawful behavior is enabled by unsanctioned expenditures such as foreign aid, domestic aid, and federal agencies. As is usually the case, unchecked misbehavior leads to increased misbehavior.

Of late, examples of unconstitutional authority have manifested as forced acceptance of immorality, forced funding of the killing of babies, aiding and abetting illegal aliens, and the suspension of the right to peaceful assembly. By holding an Article 5 convention, the people of the states will take a powerful step to enforce the Constitution and put America back on the correct course.

For the most part, our congressmen control whether the Constitution is followed because they control the spending of our tax dollars. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution authorizes Congress to have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. It also gives Congress authority to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution its enumerated powers. Since government activities must be funded, unconstitutional actions are easily stopped by Congress acting upon its responsibility to remove the funding.

Along with the power of the purse, Congress has the power of policing. Article 2, Section 4 of the U S Constitution states that the president, vice president, and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.

In Article 5, the Founders provided a peaceful means of limiting the power of central government, why should we fear using it? The fear should lie in the runaway federal government that we currently have, not in attempts to put it back in its place.

Louisiana Legislators Toe Democrat Line Concerning January Sixers’ Illegal Incarceration

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana tends to tell it like it is from a conservative standpoint, but when it comes to supporting the patriots who actually took action and didn’t just use words to stand up for America’s founding principles on January 6, 2021, his conservatism veers off the correct course. Video showing what actually happened at the Capital on that day should be sufficient evidence to exonerate those illegally in prison for more than two years later and are still awaiting bail and trial. Where are Kennedy, his fellow Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow, and others who have sworn to uphold the United States Constitution? How are they, as our voice in the Legislature, working to free these political prisoners and how are they protecting our Constitution which in its 6th amendment includes “the right to a speedy trial, by an impartial jury…”? By their statements and by their silence they toe the Democrat Party line.

Laying Low

I have been in contact with their offices numerous times, but I can’t get an answer as to how any of them are doing anything to help those who are being illegally incarcerated. When Tucker Carlson of Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” played video from inside the Capitol of what took place on January 6, which clearly shows the now famous man with the horns on his head being escorted through the building and aided by police, doubts should have arisen as to whether the truth is being told about the “insurrection”. Instead, concerning Tucker’s video, Senator Kennedy made the statement, “You’re entitled to believe what you want in America, but you can’t resort to violence to try to convince others of your point of view.” Most of the violence was at the hands of the police at the capital, and after a summer of much violence across the country from “Antifa” and “BLM” groups that was allowed by federal, state, and local law enforcement to go unabated, it should be obvious who else was responsible for the rest of the violence at the capital. Apparently to not have to put forth much effort at knowing the truth, to not rock the boat, and to placate the media, our representation in Washington lets patriots sit in prisons for years without bail or trial while their families have to carry on without them.

Let it Get Out of Hand

If the January Sixers were insurrectionists, they weren’t very good at it. The only weapons were in the hands of the police, and the only ones that died were the “insurrectionists”; some beaten to death by police, one woman shot to death by police, and many others injured by police. Speaker of the House at that time was Nancy Pelosi, who was responsible for security at the Capitol. Despite President Trump’s recommendation to have the National Guard present, Pelosi did not arrange for this. Also, video shows police taking away barricades and opening doors to let the protesters into the Capitol building.

Turn it Around, Don’t Let us Drown

An insurrection is defined as “an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government.” The authentic protesters at the Capital on January 6, 2021, who are now in prison, were there to prevent insurrection at the hands of those confirming an illegitimate president and an illegitimate election, and they were there to support the states that were formally objecting to this confirmation and were calling for a postponement in order to verify the election. Pelosi, former Vice President Mike Pence, and many legislators and judges who refused to acknowledge the states’ legitimate objection to the confirmation of Joe Biden as president of the United States are responsible for what happened on J6 and are the ones guilty of insurrection. Even at this late hour this should be recognized and rectified.

Help the J6 Political Prisoners

You can help free the patriots who gave of themselves to stand for truth and freedom. Contact your senators and representative and ask what they are doing to free these prisoners who are being illegally held under harsh conditions. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” -Edmund Burke

See https://www.conservativehq.org/post/unusually-cruel-how-the-j6-political-prisoners-are-treated-inside-the-dc-jail

See https://americangulag.org/j6-dc-prisoner-treatment-echoes-deplorable-conditions-exposed-in-ongoing-lawsuit/

See https://www.redvoicemedia.com/2021/11/j6-political-prisoner-releases-horrific-letter-about-the-conditions-he-is-being-held-in/

Article V project has made great strides toward restoring truth and freedom in our nation. Information on joining such an effort and a petition to support this project to bring about a convention of states restricted to proposing amendments that will impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and impose term limits on its officials and members of Congress can be found at conventionofstates.com.    

Abortions and Vaccinations are Federal Issues

There are many that claim the issues of abortion and vaccinations are concerns of the individual states and not of the federal government. Natural law and the two founding documents of the United States of America dispel this notion and affirm each individual’s security of life and liberty under God and under the authority of the United States federal government. While this federal government has acted contrary in its duty to protect life and liberty, it is nonetheless its responsibility, and ultimately its only responsibility. 

The preamble to the United States of America’s Declaration of Independence cites natural law concerning life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It declares, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This being established, any concession for abortion, which violently takes the life of a defenseless baby, is prohibited. Likewise, natural law encompasses the forcing of “vaccinations”. Since such enforcement affects life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, it is also unlawful. 

The 4th Amendment to the Constitution states, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” If we are to be secure in our persons against unreasonable searches and seizures, then certainly we should be secure against the afflicting and murderous hand of the abortionist, and against chemicals or anything else being forced into our persons. 

There is no state or federal branch of government, or any other body or individual, that has any authority to breach the security that we as people possess in our persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. This being confirmed by the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, it is therefore established that it is a crime for one to force a substance into another’s body without the latter’s consent, or to take an innocent life. Those committing such crimes should be held accountable. 

Since the American federal government is derelict in its duty to hold itself accountable, it is the duty of Americans to do so. The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence gives authorization to take action when the government fails to obey and enforce its laws. A convention of states convened to make amendments to the United States Constitution sanctioned by Article 5 of the Constitution is perhaps the best way to remedy the lawlessness that is currently so prevalent in our country.  

The Convention of States (COS) Article V project has made great strides toward that end. Information on joining such an effort and a petition to support this project to bring about a convention of states restricted to proposing amendments that will impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and impose term limits on its officials and members of Congress can be found at conventionofstates.com.    

The Freedom of a Dedicated Nation

One day of the year has been chosen to reflect on the American veteran. Likely for many, this is merely a symbolic gesture that may briefly stir up feelings of appreciation or patriotism, but as quickly as the thoughts and feelings come, they are met with an acknowledgement of inadequacies and abilities to properly honor the veterans of wars, conflicts, and guardian service to our nation. Perhaps honor can best be bestowed upon the veteran by our own effort to continue their work and sacrifice in whatever capacity we have been given.

The very existence of America is a miracle of God, and when we honor the veteran by mirroring their service, we also honor God to whom our country was dedicated even before its establishment. In 1607 the Jamestown settlers planted a cross on the shore of the new land and made this covenant dedication:

“We do hereby dedicate this Land, and ourselves, to reach the People within these shores with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to raise up Godly generations after us, and with these generations take the Kingdom of God to all the earth. May this Covenant of Dedication remain to all generations, as long as this earth remains… May all who see this cross, remember what we have done here, and may those who come here to inhabit join us in this Covenant…”

In confirmation of the Jamestown Dedication, thirteen years later those aboard the Mayflower made a compact which states, “Having undertaken, for the Glory of God, and advancements of the Christian faith and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia…”

Many years later the United States of America was established by God through the blood, lives and treasure of the first Americans on the battlefield and at the home front. Rising up against their oppressors they were granted victory, and through wisdom in governing principles we were given a land of freedom, peace, prosperity and protection.

Since that time, many Americans have become veterans of many wars, conflicts, and of guarding our nation. Now America has an enemy unlike any that it has ever faced. This one wears a thin patriotic disguise and occupies high places in our government and other influential positions. It is a greater threat to America than any in the past and requires the mass self-deployment of true patriots that will take their stand in whatever capacity that they are capable. Just as our veterans have paid a price for the freedom that is a hallmark for our nation, those of us who have enjoyed this freedom must also pay a price to maintain and regain it.

As a nation, we have not been faithful to the Covenant Dedication that marked the beginning of a noble heritage. The maintenance that freedom requires has been neglected and our blessings have been taken for granted. We have veered off course and are sailing back to a land of bondage, turmoil, poverty and danger, forsaking the heritage with which we were entrusted. May God allow us to correct our course and land once again on our own Jamestown beach with renewed vigor to carry forward the charge given to every American, and in so doing we can all be called veterans in that we serve to preserve the ideals and principles that have made America a light to the world.

When Lawmakers are Lawbreakers

It is difficult or impossible to pinpoint just when the tipping point was passed where America went from law and order to lawlessness and disorder, but we know we have long passed it. The incremental movement from one point to the other was left unchecked, then expedited, and now patriots hope to claw their way back to the freedom, protection, and providence that we once had. Those who love America and what it stands for now attempt to take a stand on the principles on which it was founded, while those in key government and other influential positions push it further off of its foundation.

Many patriots, exercising their constitutional right peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances, as given in the first amendment to the Constitution, were arrested by those in charge of protecting that right. This assembly happened on January 6, 2021, when Congress was convened to count electoral votes that unaccountably favored Joe Biden. The grievances for which a multitude was assembled were well-grounded, because election laws had been broken across the country and thousands of votes had somehow been granted to Biden in the wee hours of the morning of the day after the election. Many of those arrested are still incarcerated and awaiting trial as of this August 4, 2022. This is in clear violation of the sixth amendment, which among other things, guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial. By all measures, waiting on a trial for well over a year is not considered speedy.

While those that exercised their constitutional rights languish in prison for doing so, the Biden Department of Justice and certain state justice departments are busy turning loose those who actually commit crimes deserving punishment, such as illegal aliens and U S citizens involved in looting and destruction of property. The government officials responsible for upholding liberty and justice are not held accountable for their dereliction of duty.

Violation of the Constitution is a common occurrence for the communist regime currently in Washington, as it was during the Obama administration, and to a lesser but still significant degree under administrations of the more distant past (Article 2, Section 3 of the U S Constitution). When the lawmakers and those in charge of enforcing law and order, and protecting the rights of the people are derelict in their duty, what avenues are open for the people to have law and order, and protected rights (10th Amendment)?