Imagine it is the morning of July 4th, 1776. Inside the Pennsylvania State House, the dawn light pushes through tall windows, catching the drifting dust of restless nights. The room smells of sweat, wax, ink — and history not yet made. Yesterday, they decided. Today,...
July 3rd, 1776: The Day Before Independence
July 3rd, 1776: The Day Before Independence Today is July 3rd, 2025. But imagine for a moment that it is July 3rd, 1776. The sun rises over Philadelphia, casting a hazy glow across the damp dirt streets. Merchants unload crates of grain and barrels of molasses from...
Jesus Drank Wine
11 Reasons Alcohol Might Just Be... Biblical (A lightly cheerful list you can read with a smile—and a Bible in hand) 1. Jesus drank wine. “I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”...
What Was Church Like?
What Should Church Look Like? A return to the Spirit-led, participatory gatherings of Scripture They Met in Homes “…breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.” — Acts 2:46 “Likewise greet the church that is in their...
When Church Moved Into the Living Room
When Church Moved Into the Living Room A Personal Story of Rediscovering Real Faith In those days, church was just “doing church.” We’d get up on Sunday morning, put on our good clothes, go listen to five songs and a lecture, then come home. I’m sure there were...
He Could Have Ended It All
He Could Have Ended It All They came for Him with clubs and swords, as if arresting a criminal.Men made from dust tried to bind the One who formed them.In the dim light of Gethsemane, while the disciples panicked and fled, Jesus stood still.Not because He was caught....
The Blessing of Alcohol
The Blessing of Alcohol Wine in the Bible: A Gift, Not a Sin In some corners of modern Christianity, a persistent myth lingers—that all alcohol is inherently sinful. Though often well-intentioned, this teaching doesn’t align with the full counsel of Scripture. It...
In the Beginning, God
Anchoring Our Faith in Eternal Truth When we open the Bible, the very first words we encounter are:In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.— Genesis 1:1These aren’t just the first words of Scripture.They are the foundation of everything.Before galaxies...
Build a Life That Doesn’t Need a Babysitter
You made it to Friday, outlaws. That means one of two things: You’ve been nodding along all week. You’ve been rage-scrolling while eating Cheez-Its and muttering, “This guy doesn’t know me.” Either way—today is where it all lands. This week wasn’t just about politics....
What Self-Government Actually Looks Like in 2025 (Hint: It’s Not Just Voting)
Alright, outlaws — time for some truth you can’t post on Instagram without getting shadowbanned. You’ve heard it all week:Self-government is the foundation of freedom.But what does that actually look like in 2025? Does it mean voting for the right guy?...