John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg
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On January 21, 1776, Lutheran Pastor John Peter Muhlenberg of Woodstock, Virginia preached from the third chapter of Ecclesiastes, “To everything there is a season … a time of war, and a time of peace.” Opening his clerical robe to reveal the uniform of a Continental Army Colonel, Pastor Muhlenberg then added, “and this is the time of war.” From his congregation, 162 men kissed their wives and walked down the aisle, enlisting on the spot. (read more)
Why Donald Trump would be a good international leader right now
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by Jessica Rose
“He seems to like people. He seems to relate to people. He engages people. He doesn’t drink or smoke, has kids, and loves his country. Kind of like a blue collar billionaire? And people like him. Americans who believe in the Constitution flock to his rallies.
Let me reiterate one of the above points. He engages people. But not in a tyrannical way like some former charismatic ‘leaders’. This is why people like him - as opposed to being too afraid not to like him. If you know what I mean. Which is even more important.” (read more)