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The Bible is one of the Founding Documents in America”, Conversation with Rick Green and David Barton on the impact of the Bible in America

by Greg Lancaster

We can look at the beginning educational documents in America and see how much things have changed. The first book for education was the New England Primer. Like David Barton, founder and President of WallBuilders, explains, “It was the first textbook ever printed in America.” Inside this small textbook, children first learned their alphabet by correlating people and stories in the Bible to each letter. Many will say that America is not a Christian nation, but when we investigate our history, we can see how false that is.

David who is a historian discusses this topic with Rick Green who is a former legislature, and they speak on Foundations of Freedom. They share how the Bible is a founding document in America right along with the U.S. Constitution and The Declaration of Independence. David shares, “The Bible was the number one source, far and away more than any other source; the Bible was the most frequently quoted source. So it is a founding document in America…we have over 250 idioms that we use on a daily basis that are direct quotations out of the Bible…the Bible is so much a part of what we do that people don’t recognize it.” Many don’t realize how much they quote the Bible!

A question is posed wondering when the right time is to teach children to study the Bible. David answers, “When you look at American history, the right time to start training them is when they start to read.” The Bible along with Dr. Watts Hymns were used in public schools, and that is how children learned to read! As reported by the records of the Columbia Historical Society, February 10, 1813 “55 have learned to read in the Old and New Testaments; and all are able to spell words of 3, 4, and 5 syllables; 26 are now learning to read Dr. Watts Hymns and spells words of 2 syllables; 10 are learning words of 4 & 5 letters. Of 59 out of the whole number admitted [or enrolled] that did not know a single letter, 20 can now read the Bible and spell words of 3, 4, and five syllables; 29 read Dr. Watts Hymns and spell words of 2 syllables; and ten words of 4 & 5 letters.”

They go on to discuss Fisher Ames who was a framer of the Bill of Rights. David describes Ames’ comments on his observations, “The more textbooks we’re putting in the classroom, the more time we’re having to spend on those textbooks. He says the more time we spend on those textbooks, the less time we have available on the Bible…If we’re not careful, the Bible is going to start drifting to the back of our classrooms, and this can’t be tolerated in American education.” These words are spoken from one of our forefathers more than 200 years ago and it has come to pass because the Bible has drifted out of our classrooms!

Benjamin Rush, a signer of The Declaration of Independence, was also called the father of public schools under the Constitution because he is considered the first founding father to advance the idea of free public schools. He gave 12 reasons why we should never take the Bible out of schools! “Any generation that takes the Bible out of schools will spend all of its time and money fighting crime.” Also, Benjamin shared truth on the importance of reading the Bible, “The Bible, when not read in schools is seldom read in any subsequent period of life.” This is happening in America now!

Benjamin Franklin, another Founding Father, spoke as an 81-year-old man at the Constitutional Convention as each delegation from every state came with their own plans, so Benjamin speaks from his heart. “In this situation of this assembly, groping, as it were, in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, how it happened, sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of Lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning of the contest with Britain when we were sensible for danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the Divine Protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard and they were graciously answered. All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a superintending Providence in our favor…And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend? Or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance? I have lived, sir, a long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth; that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured, sir, in the Sacred Writings that except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it. I firmly believe that without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel…and we ourselves shall become a reproach and a byword down to future ages.” He was our least religious Founding Father, yet he still knew the Bible so well that in this speech he included 9 Bible verses because that is how he was taught in school!

David and Rick share much more information concerning the founding of America so be sure to watch or listen to the full segment. We must pray for our Education Mountain in America for it to be brought back to the original intent where the Bible is taught in public schools! This will change our nation! We want to hear from you and what you think about this. You can write to us at Friends@VFNKB.com. Greg and Steve shared in this segment.

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WATCH! The Bible is one of the Founding Documents in America”, Conversation with Rick Green and David Barton on the impact of the Bible in America + #WisdomMoments: How to get Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding

by Greg Lancaster

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The Bible is one of the Founding Documents in America”, Conversation with Rick Green and David Barton on the impact of the Bible in America

#WisdomMoments: How to get Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding

In this wisdom moment, we discuss how through the truth of God’s Word we can get wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.

“My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:1-6

We are finding out that if we want wisdom and knowledge for our everyday lives, we can follow this Proverbs! We must first accept God’s Word and secondly, we need to store up God’s Word in us, which would be soaking in His Word. Many do this by memorizing scripture. Next, we must turn our ear to God which would be having a relationship with Him. At this point, we would apply our heart to this understanding and call out for insight and understanding! We must open our mouths and ask God for this and God will answer.

Also, our eyes will have to get involved in this process, we look for understanding and search for it like treasure. We start recognizing what leads us closer to the Lord and what will draw us away. God responds to our hunger for Him and will fill us up as we seek Him. Will you seek Him? When you do, He will give you everything you need! We want to hear from you! You can write to us at Friends@VFNKB.com. Greg and Pat shared in this segment.

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Difference between a Democracy and a Republic

by Greg Lancaster

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The government in America is not to be our enemy but we have a representative government, and it should be our friend. Through the voting process, we select our friends and neighbors into the government positions. Unfortunately, our country is very divided right now. A Gallup poll states that 50% of people that the U.S. government is an immediate threat. Why is it like this? We don’t want this percentage to get higher, so we need to find out what is going on that has caused American’s to think that the government is our enemy.

When we look at the United States, it is not a democracy but a republic. To put it simply a democracy is to have the majority. If democracy is, in fact, the case, that means that the minority loses their rights to what the majority desires. To understand the republic, James Madison shared a simple understanding of a republic. He says it this way, “The people would naturally divide themselves into groups, factions, factions would have different interests, different beliefs, and different desires. These many different factions over a large extended republic would prevent a majority of citizens coming together to oppress a minority.”

We must be alert about what is going on in America and find out why we are losing our liberties. Prager University expounds on this subject with Professor Robert George. “How did the framers of the Constitution of the United States seek to preserve liberty and prevent tyranny?”

Professor George explains how there has been a misunderstanding of the Constitution, “which has led to a serious erosion of our freedom.”

“The power grab the federalist feared, the national government taking more and more control over more and more American’s life took place…now, most American’s think of the Supreme Court as the ultimate arbiter of almost every social and political dispute…justices have plainly overstepped the bounds of their authority by creating law from the bench. Thereby further expanding their own power and that of the national government. Moreover, the Supreme Court has done little to stop the executive and legislative branches of the national government from un-constitutionally overreaching.”

“We’ve drifted a long way from the original vision of the founders. The further we have drifted the more powerful the national government has grown, and the less free American’s have become. Freedom can be taken away, but it can also be given away out of sheer ignorance. If we Americans, we the people, want to get some of that freedom back we need to read America’s founding documents. All the freedom we ever wanted is there.”

Let us all choose to become aware of our founding documents in America and hold our government leaders accountable to what is written. We want to hear from you! You can write to us at Friends@VFNKB.com. John, Greg, and Steve shared in this segment.

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WATCH! Dutch Sheets on Turnaround of America; Kathy Lee Gifford Shares on Billy Graham’s Passing

by Greg Lancaster

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BILLION SOULS HARVEST; THE TURN AROUND THAT IS COMING! DUTCH SHEETS

These are truly exciting days that God has allowed us to be a part of. Looking back on the 8 years of the last administration, it was simply horrible, to see what was done in such a short period of time. Regardless of the direction that America was led into during the last administration, there is hope to be found. As Dutch Sheets has recently shared, there is a turn-around taking place.

As Sheets explains, Cindy Jacobs shared a prophetic word at the beginning of 2017 that there would be 10 months of turmoil that would end in February of 2018. “And then there would be 3 years of turnaround for America.” This doesn’t mean the Church can sit idle and wait for God to move. As Sheets points out, the Church must press in deeper into the things of God.

“There’s another level of intercession, prophetic declaration, kingly intercession, making decrees for Him, that is going to now launch us into what we’ve been asking for, for 25-30 years; a Third Great Awakening in America and another Great Awakening around the world. And, I believe, the greatest harvest in history begins now.”

Sheets further explains that we have to follow the similar steps of prayer and seeking the Lord, as our founding fathers did when America was birthed. “I need to use what I used to birth you, to rebirth you because America needs a rebirth”. Sheets goes on to also explain what it means to turn around. “The turnaround is a reversal of the turning away from God in this nation…We are an apostate nation. We have rejected Him.” Sheets points to the hearts of Americans throughout the nation as the target where ultimate change and transformation must take place. It is in this response, in our hearts, that we will see a mighty transformation in all aspects of our lives, our nation, and the Earth. “I believe we’ll see more people saved in the next 20 years than we have in the previous 2,000…The best days of the Church are not behind us. They are ahead of us.”

God is waiting for us to agree with Him and ask Him for this mighty outpouring of His Spirit upon the Earth. Whatever we bind on Earth will be bound in Heaven. Whatever we loose on Earth will be loosed in Heaven. God has already loosed the Third Great Awakening. He is now waiting for His Church to walk in agreement and decree it with their mouths!

How does this message encourage you and stir your faith to believe God for a mighty move of God? We want to hear from you. See the full discussion with Dutch Sheets, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Holy Spirit, dreams, visions, prophecy, prophetic word, Third Great Awakening, Cindy Jacobs, Revival, repentance, Appeal to Heaven, and CBN News. Greg and John shared in this segment.

BILLY GRAHAM & KATHIE LEE GIFFORD; Shares Personal LIFE IMPACTING Story

The nation and world mourns and celebrates at the recent passing of Reverend Billy Graham as he has gone to be with the Lord. So many lives have been touched by Graham. We can be encouraged as we are reminded that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. So many are now responding on how much Billy Graham meant to them. Kathie Lee Gifford was one of those lives, and she recently shared with Megyn Kelly on the TODAY Show about the close friendship she had with Graham, and the impact he had on her family.

When Gifford was asked about how she responded to the news of Graham’s passing, she describes how it caused her to raise her hands and give thanks to God; “because he has been lingering and languishing”. Gifford has much to be grateful for because of what the Lord did through Graham. “My whole family came to faith in Jesus through the Billy Graham Organization.”

Some may be wondering why people would celebrate the death of someone. As Gifford explains, this is a time to celebrate those who were in Christ. “Everybody that dies in Christ goes immediately into the arms of Christ, for eternity. That is the hope of the Christian faith.” It was this understanding that allowed Gifford to joyfully hold her husband even in reality that he had died.

Just as someone with the cure for cancer would be told to tell the world what they have, Gifford explains why she is so bold for Jesus Christ. “I have the cure for the malignancy of the soul, and He has a name, and His name is Jesus.” For some, as soon as they hear the name “Jesus”, the thoughts of religion come into their mind. But, as Gifford explains, this is not what she is talking about. “I’m not talking about a religion. I’m talking about a relationship with the Living God. They’re so different. They’re so different. We don’t need more religion. We need more Jesus.”

Gifford goes on to share a personal story of how Billy Graham came to her personal home for her first Christmas Special. It was in this meeting that Graham read the Book of Luke to her children. Before the shoot, it was a surprise to hear the one request that Billy Graham had before he started to share the Gospel.

As Billy Graham went to be with the Lord this year, in 2018, he was 99 years old. Even in the passing of Billy Graham, his life continues to preach a message to this world. As Matthew 18:12 shares, the Shepherd will leave the ninety-nine, in order to go out in search for the one that is lost. This may be the first time you’re hearing about eternity and the Good News of Jesus Christ. Are you wondering where you will spend eternity? Maybe you are away from God. Are you wondering what sin is? Sin is anything that Jesus wouldn’t do. You may be overwhelmed, feeling condemned and beat down. You need to get right with God by repenting for your sin and confessing your sin to God. Jesus isn’t a ‘get-out-of-hell-free-card’. He is Lord of lords and King of Kings. He knew you in your mother’s womb and has an awesome plan for your life. God wants to have a relationship with you. You can begin your new life with Jesus Christ today, right now.

You will be deeply encouraged as you hear the full heart-warming story from Kathie Lee Gifford, how Billy Graham blessed her family, how you can receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Megyn Kelly TODAY, Kathie Lee Gifford, Reverend Billy Graham, Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, eternity, Heaven, repentance, how do I find Christ?, how do I have a personal relationship with God?, how do I talk to God?, does God talk?, what does God’s voice sound like?, does God hear me?, and hope. Greg and John shared in this segment.

NEW EMPEROR IN CHINA? Present Xi voting to remove presidential term limits; President Xi Jinping

In America, we are fortunate enough to have a government that endures a process of nomination and election when choosing their Presidents. In regard to China, President Xi Jinping is proposing an idea that would give him a lifetime reign over the nation of China. It is important to understand that absolute power corrupts.

If Xi were to get his way, “the move could make Xi the longest-running Chinese leader in decades”. If enacted, Xi would have a leadership similar to Mao Tse-tung. During Mao’s leadership, he killed more than 45 Million Chinese people. The very purpose of limiting a leader’s length in power is to ward against such abuses of power. Understanding this helps us to understand the blessing of the U.S. Constitution. Presently, China is the 2^nd most powerful nation in the world, next to America.

What are your thoughts on Xi’s proposal to do away with the presidential terms that are set in China? Share your thoughts. See the full dialogue about what is happening in China, the importance of the Constitution, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Mao Tse-tung, U.S. Constitution, President of China, Xi Jinping, Russia, North Korea, and persecution. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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President Trump “WE LOVE GOD” “WE SEE GOD’S GRACE…” NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST, 66th Annual

by Greg Lancaster

LISTEN NOW! Or WATCH FULL PROGRAM! Another year has gone by and members from both parties of our government have once again gathered together for the National Prayer Breakfast. This year marks the 66^th annual event, which is also now the second Prayer Breakfast that President Trump has attended. There has been so much division that was been demonstrated between our two parties of government. But, this event demonstrates how this is not always true. Franklin Graham, who also attended the event, shares the significance of the event.

“It was a privilege to be at the National Prayer Breakfast yesterday. Many powerful testimonies to God and prayers for our country were shared by different individuals. The Prayer Breakfast is a bipartisan event co-chaired by a Democrat and a Republican. This just goes to show you that both parties in Washington can work together–when we come together in Jesus’ Name.”

This is such a powerful truth to understand and realize. Franklin Graham understands the important role of leadership in our nation, and the need for godly leadership. During the Presidential race of 2017, Graham traveled to all 50 state capitals in America and cried out in repentance for our nation. It wasn’t about politics, it was simply about believing God for godly leadership.

When we look at this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, it is important to remember where we came from to recognize the beauty of where we are now. President Trump recognizes how the founders of our nation acknowledges God. “Each year this event reminds us that faith is central to American life and to liberty. Our founders invoked our Creator four times in the Declaration of Independence. Our currency declares ‘In God We Trust.’ And we place our hands on our hearts as we recite the Pledge of Allegiance and proclaim we are ‘One Nation Under God.” When our previous president said words during past prayer breakfast events that were in direct contradiction to what our Founders believed, President Trump acknowledges the reality of our nation. “America is a nation of believers and together we are strengthened by the power of prayer.”

We recognize that America is a nation of laws, in addition, we all have rights. What is beautiful is how President Trump recognizes where these rights come from. “Our rights are not given to us by man; our rights come from our Creator. No matter what, no earthly force can take those rights away. That is why the words, ‘Praise be to God’ are etched atop the Washington Monument, and those same words are etched into the hearts of our people. So today we praise God for how truly blessed we are to be Americans.” Is this not beautiful!? This our President acknowledging our Creator.

When we look at the Washington Monument, the apex of this monument has words etched into it, “Praise Be to God”. So many people are arguing that God doesn’t belong in the public square. This refutes every one of those claims as God is literally in the middle of our public square.

The President continues to talk about how God’s handiwork can not only be seen in our nation’s monuments, but all throughout the fabric of our society. “On our land, we see the splendor of God’s creation. Throughout history we see the story of God’s providence and in every city and town we see the Lord’s grace around us through a million acts of kindness, courage and generosity. We love God.” The President also highlights how we live our lives greatly impacts those around us. “We see the Lord’s grace in the service members who risk their lives for our freedom. We see it in the teachers who work tirelessly for their students and the police who sacrifice for our communities. And we see the Lord’s grace in the moms and dads who work two and three jobs to give their children the chance for a better and much more prosperous and happier life.”

One of the things the Lord revealed to Greg Lancaster is that the Church needs to pay attention to what this man is doing. The President is confident. He doesn’t care about the negative press. He continues in the vision that he has spoken over the nation. As the Church, we should be more confident than anybody else. What are your thoughts on this? How were you impacted by the President’s words during this year’s National Prayer Breakfast?

See the whole story about this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Franklin Graham, Democrats, Republicans, President Trump, Trump Administration, 66^th Annual National Prayer Breakfast, The Washington Monument, Founding Fathers of America, the Declaration of Independence, Creator, God belongs in the public square, and hope. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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