A Call for American Renewal

(by Evan McMullin and Miles Taylor) These United States, born of noble convictions and aspiring to high purpose, have been an exemplar of self-government to humankind. Thus, when in our democratic republic, forces of conspiracy, division, and despotism arise, it is the patriotic duty of citizens to act collectively in defense of liberty and justice. …

Second Impeachment Vote Remarks

(By Mitt Romney, United States Senator) Once again, I have listened to the arguments of the respective counsel, studied briefs, and weighed evidence in an impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. This is not a responsibility I sought or expected. I certainly did not anticipate having to serve a second time as a Senator-juror in …

United States Senate Invocation

(by Barry Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate) Lord of our lives and sovereign of our beloved nation, we deplore the desecration of the United States Capitol building, the shedding of innocent blood, the loss of life, and the quagmire of dysfunction that threaten our democracy. These tragedies have reminded us that words matter and …

First Impeachment Vote Remarks

(by Mitt Romney, United States Senator) The Constitution is at the foundation of our Republic’s success, and we each strive not to lose sight of our promise to defend it. The Constitution established the vehicle of impeachment that has occupied both houses of Congress for these many days. We have labored to faithfully execute our …

Hero of the Day

(author unknown) At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: 'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature …

How Wide is Your Home Plate?

(origin unknown) Some time ago, 4000 baseball coaches attended a large convention. Everyone was excited because the main speaker was John Scolinos. He had spent almost fifty years as a renowned college coach. His college coaching career spanned almost fifty years. He was always in demand as a speaker. When they introduced him, he received …

9/11 Address to the Nation

(by George W. Bush, President of the United States) Good evening. Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes, or in their offices; secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers; moms and dads, friends …

Kansas State House Invocation

(by Joe Wright, Pastor, Central Christian Church, Wichita, Kansas) Heavenly Father, we come before You today to ask Your forgiveness and seek Your direction and guidance. Lord, we know Your Word says, "Woe to those who call evil good," but that's exactly what we've done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and inverted our values.  …

The Paradox of Our Age

(by Dr. Bob Moorehead, pastor, Overlake Christian Church, Seattle WA) We have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways but narrower viewpoints; we spend more but have less; we buy more but enjoy it less; we have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, yet less time; we have more degrees but less sense; more …

Attitude

(by Charles Swindoll) "The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than …