Archive by Author: Donald

Smart Quote for the Week

If there is design, there is a designer

From The Expanded Quotable Einstein, Princeton University, page 214: “In the view of such harmony in the cosmos which I, with my limited human mind, am able to recognize, there are yet people who says there is no God. But what makes me really angry is that they quote me for support of such views.” […]

The Constitution, Part XI

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more will you Father in heaven give good things to them that [claim them from] Him.

AMENDMENT 9 The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparge others retained by the people. What a provision! Even in listing our rights, our Constitution itself acknowledges that not every right can fit in a list. Lists can never replace common sense, the fear of God and […]

The Constitution, Part X

Continuing with the theme of criminal justice, Amendment 8, like the laws of the Old Testament, reminds us that justice has, at its heart, the reclamation of a soul. Note the underlying role of conscience. AMENDMENT 8 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

The Constitution, Part IX

Settling disputes has always required objective justice. (No, thankfully this wasn't a real one.)

AMENDMENT 7 In Suits in common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Today is the Day …

Memories from 2010 in Chicago!

… To cheer on the finalists in the 2013 National Bible Bee! Join thousands from around the country and around the world, friends and family members of the finalists here in Tennessee, and even the rest of the contestants who competed valiantly in the preliminary rounds, as we hear the “waterfall” of God’s living Word, […]

The Constitution, Part VIII

Surrounded by farms, the church and the town hall formed the nucleus of our earliest towns.

Thanksgiving is due for the principles underlying the sixth amendment. Our forefathers knew that secret, biased trials would not work, so they outlined this second of four amendments to help the judicial process remain unencumbered. Do you think you can memorize it by Thanksgiving? AMENDMENT 6 In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the […]

The Constitution, Part VII

Liberty is not another word for freedom or license. It is the just and noble balance of rights and responsibility. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there will be found undying liberty.

The 5th Amendment directs conduct in court. Along with the 6th Amendment it is a harder one to memorize due to its length. However, as with any other challenge, it can still be done by breaking the whole into its parts (notice the punctuation!), pondering each part until it is understood, and then putting them […]