What exactly is a Constitutional Republic?

Our Founders were well aware of the messy nature of politics. They knew better than most the fallen nature of man and did their best to put up safeguards to prevent the mob rule of a pure democracy. That is why our government was set up as a constitutional republic. Constitutional so that we are governed by the rule of law as set out in this amazing document and not by the fleeting whims of 51% of our citizens. Republic so that supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to elect representatives responsible to them and governing according to that rule of law. Problem: we are an ill-informed electorate, uneducated about our Constitution without a biblically-based worldview and clueless where candidates stand on that rule of law so that voters are unable cast informed votes. Voters make decisions as if they are electing an American Idol--basing their votes on perceived personality and charisma, not on candidates' character and core values. After elections, we do not hold those leaders accountable for how they vote, for the laws they pass, or for other decisions they make that impact our families, our faith, and our freedom, not to mention our finances. Thus, we are losing significant ground in all arenas. The safeguards put in place by our Founders to protect this unique form of government have been slowly eroded over time and we have now seen many of their fears come to pass. We are quickly becoming the United Socialist States of America. Unless we wake up, get up, get educated, and get involved NOW. Go to www.heritagealliance.com and sign up for our free services....today! See how you can make a difference.

One of the benefits of a long life

Although I have not yet reached three scree score and ten, I am racing headlong to three score! Each year I see more clearly how very little I truly know about the fathomless God I serve, but I do see more clearly how very much I need Him, to depend on Him. My excitement over seeing Him one day face to face also grows each day. I have learned to trust Him and trust in Him. I recognize that fretting and worrying about anything--big or small--shows great disrespect for Him. How presumptive and unloving for me to think that He is not capable of handling all of my cares that He has told me to cast upon Him. He who is all wise, all loving, and all just can manage perfectly all that I love and that is important to me. He said He would "perfect" that which concerns me. Who could ask for more? I love the song that says, "It's not in trying but in trusting; it's not in running but in resting; it's not in wondering but in praying that we find the strength of the Lord." So much more to learn, so little time.