Liberty Day History Display from 2010--pt. 5

Deism: The Driving Religion of the French Revolution

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! (Isaiah 5:21, KJV)

The prevailing worldview held by those involved in the French Revolution was that of deism. While deists acknowledge that a supreme being created the universe, they typically reject the existence of miracles and God’s governance in the affairs of men. A deist holds to man’s reason and observation as the highest authority, while failing to acknowledge that it is the God of the Bible who makes that reason and observation possible. This philosophy fits well with the French Revolution of glorifying man and his achievements.

The French people were highly influenced by the principles of deism and the Enlightenment, including the writings of American Thomas Paine. While not being well-liked within the American colonies, the works of Paine were widely accepted among the French. Paine became well known for his book The Age of Reason, which promoted gaining truth apart from God’s divine revelation. We know from Holy Scripture that God opposes the proud (James 4:6). In looking at the French Revolution, we see that man was placing his own ideas above those of the Lord. The result was that this war garnered the opposition of God Almighty. May we not fall into the trap of believing that man’s reason is the supreme court of appeal, but rather let us humbly admit our need for God’s grace to open our eyes to truth.

Happy 21st Anniversary to My Beloved Husband!

Today celebrates 21 years of blessed marriage! I am so thankful to God for giving me the husband he did. I am reposting a video made last year by my son Jordan and me as a 20th anniversary surprise to David. It never fails to bring tears to his eyes on the first couple notes of the song.

Please click on the above link as I can't figure out how to get the video on here again! The link will take you to the original post with the video.

Liberty Day History Display from 2010--pt. 4

Christianity: The Driving Religion of the American

War for Independence

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. (Psalm 33:12, KJV)

Biblical Christianity dominated the American colonies from their very inception. The emphasis on a commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ can be seen in the initial Virginia Charter of 1606. This document indicated that the primary purpose for the English colonization of the New World was the “... propagating of Christian Religion...”. The influence of Christianity in the American fabric of society can be further illustrated by the following examples:

• The Mayflower Compact, which stated that the Pilgrims were organizing for “the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith”
• Early colonial laws, which were enacted based on Biblical principles, such as private property ownership, innocence until proven guilty, and religious freedom
• Requirements for civil offices, which included profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
• Individual state constitutions which consistently invoked the importance of morality, piety, and the Christian religion

The One True God is always faithful to His Holy Word, which, as we are vividly taught in Deuteronomy 28, includes blessing those who are obedient to Him. God Almighty shed His grace on America in its early days and to be restored to greatness, we must be committed to taking every thought captive to the obedience of the Blessed Redeemer.

Liberty Day History Display from 2010--pt. 3

Liberty Day History Display from 2010--pt. 2

Timeline from 1000 A.D. to 2010 featuring the split between the Renaissance and the Reformation.

Liberty Day History Display from 2010

We have attended Liberty Day since 2008. It is an event where we enjoyed great fellowship, and have learned much about God's providence through history.

Last year, we entered their brand new history display contest. We were thrilled and humbled that our display won the contest! We worked together as a family, and we learned so much in the process. Since this year's Liberty Day is only a week away, we are working diligently on a new display.

Our display last year was about The American War for Independence contrasted with The French Revolution. I will post our articles from the display board a few at a time so that you can learn what we discovered about God's hand of providence at this time in history.

The blog photo is of us with our display board.

God bless you as you marvel at God's working through all of time.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. (Proverbs 12:7, KJV)

Family Newsletter--Love the Church (Part 4)

Amara made some drawings inspired by the Love the Church conference.