Saving America….Saving Ourselves!
I have a message for my readers. It is written with the best of intentions and from the perspective of a patriot and a follower of Christ. I make these proclamations because that is the frame work in which the message fits. If you do not love America and if you are not a Christian, you probably will not see things the way I do. You might even stop reading now.
Why this message and why now? The last weeks assassination of Charlie Kirk was a difficult experience for me and many Americans. The most difficult part of all this, is where we are as a society. The anger and hatred that exists in our country is way bey0nd disturbing! In years past we have been able to hold different opinions and views and still been able to get along. Sadly that has evaporated.
I do not believe that the taking of any humans life over our political views is ever warranted. I understand that our views can be strongly held, but these kinds of acti0ns are never the solution! If you hate everyone that holds a different political view, please pray for those you oppose, ask God to speak to their heart. If your strongly held beliefs lead you to hate others, pray that God will heal your heart!
As Erika Kirk said at the Celebration of Charlie’s Life. As Jesus hung on the cross and having been mistreated worse than any of us have ever been, He said, “Father forgive than for they not what they do!” I pray that we can forgive one another and live in peace. I want to exhibit that kind of love, I pray that you want that too!
Blessings,
the pilgrim
the pilgrim
This entry was posted on Friday, September 26th, 2025 at 2:32 pm
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So true, Bill. God bless you.
God bless us all & America!
+100%!
Like you, I am a former journalist. (Maybe I still am given my podcast.). But I remember the days when politicians debated issues, not personalities. And after they were done they would go across the street to some bar and work out compromises.
Today, many of them actually believe the rhetoric and there is no dialogue, no compromise. As Pogo said, we’ve met the enemy and he is us. Ronald Reagan had an inclusive “big tent” approach and a sense of humor. George H.W. Bush, after he lost the 1992 election, called a general staff meeting at the White House because he was concerned about how glum the mood was. But instead of GHWB taking the podium, it was Dana Carvey, who portrayed him on SNL. Ronald Reagan at a debate in New Hampshire insisted on all of the Republican candidates being allowed to participate. John McCain cut off one of his supporters who berated Barack Obama and said that he was a good family man with whom he disagreed on many things. People of character. It seems that since that time we’ve become more polarized, less able to laugh and less willing to stand up for the rights of people with whom we disagree and that we do at our own peril.
We need more love, more prayer, more dialogue and more adherence to fundamental principles and the Constitution. In my office I have this excerpt from my state’s constitution as a reminder: “The blessings of a free government can only be maintained by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality and virtue, and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.”
Amen, brother. Excellent post.
Double Amen!
Well said Bill as always. I was deeply saddened by the death of Charlie Kirk. He was a man lead by God and he debated people who disagreed with him in a patient and loving manner. His wife even said that she forgive the shooter. It such a blessing that his work will continue many times over. Praise God for that.
We live in a very dangerous world because of so many factors, many of which were created by our politicians. I am a conservative and a christian. I find it very difficult to understand what and why the other side does. I think one of the key differences is that no one was killed, no buildings were set on fire and no police officers were hurt after Charlie’s killing. I pray even day for our country.
Well said Bill, as always. I was deeply saddened by the death of Charlie Kirk. He was a man lead by God and he debated people who disagreed with him in a patient and loving manner. His wife even said that she forgave the shooter. It is such a blessing that his work will continue many times over. Praise God for that.
We live in a very dangerous world because of so many factors, many of which were created by our politicians. I am a conservative and a christian. I find it very difficult to understand what and why the other side does what they do. I think one of the key differences is that no one was killed, no buildings were set on fire and no police officers were hurt after Charlie’s killing. I pray every day for our country.