Angela Wittman's Blog

‘Ignore Roe’ and the holocaust of the Preborn

2012-01-18T15:10:00.001-06:00

January 22, 2012 marks the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision which opened the floodgates to the holocaust of the Preborn. Abort73.com reports on its Facts About Abortion: U.S. Abortion Law page that: The history of abortion in the United States is far more complicated than most people imagine. It has been an issue of varying contention in this nation for the

Christians can find hope for the future by looking to the past

2012-01-04T12:43:00.003-06:00

As the New Year begins, a Christian can find great comfort and encouragement by reflecting upon what God has done in their life during the previous year. And while one can find peace while tracing the hand of God in their circumstances, hope for the future can also be found by looking at the history and triumph of God’s Church in this world. One of the best loved passages of Scripture is

Spiritual direction for Americans questioning God

2011-12-15T09:44:00.000-06:00

A study of The Barna Group conducted in April of 2011 reports that nearly one out of three Americans feel they aren’t living up to their “fullest potential” while three out of ten adults report they are “dealing with unresolved emotional pain or conflict in life.” And 15% of Americans are questioning God due to “their experiences with religion.” The director of the study 70 Million Americans

Christian Adoption: Opening hearts and homes to orphaned children

2011-12-05T15:44:00.001-06:00

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. James 1:27, ESV Due to be released in February of 2012 is the documentary “Rescued: The Heart of Adoption and Caring for Orphans” created by Wintons Motion Pictures and Hedrick Brothers Productions. The film challenges the

Generations with Vision plans 2012 Family Economics Conference

2011-11-29T08:15:00.000-06:00

Generations with Vision, a daily radio ministry that addresses cultural issues from a Biblical viewpoint featuring home school advocate, father of five and pastor Kevin Swanson as host is planning their Family Economics 2012 Conference for March 8 -10 at Wheaton College, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois. This will be their third annual event; topics to be covered include: Raising Sons

Thanksgiving and our Christian heritage

2011-11-17T10:30:00.001-06:00

By Angela Wittman "The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth" by Jennie A. Brownscombe "Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people." (1 Chronicles 16:8, KJV) While preparing for the gathering of family and friends this Thanksgiving season, let’s not forget to also prepare our hearts in humble gratefulness to God for the blessings and grace which He has

The Morning Center: New pro-life ministry birthed in Illinois

2011-11-15T11:55:00.001-06:00

By Angela Wittman Samaritan Ministries based in Peoria has taken the next step forward in the pro-life movement with developing a new project to directly help mothers and their preborn babies in need of prenatal care: The Morning Center. Their website states that they were founded in 2011 with the goal to “provide free full-service pre-natal and maternity care to women in urban and

In Honor of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

2011-10-30T14:31:00.000-05:00

By Angela Wittman “Your Imperial Majesty and Your Lordships demand a simple answer. Here it is, plain and unvarnished. Unless I am convicted [convinced] of error by the testimony of Scripture or (since I put no trust in the unsupported authority of Pope or councils, since it is plain that they have often erred and often contradicted themselves) by manifest reasoning, I stand convicted [

On Behalf of the Preborn Babies: An Open Letter to Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina

2011-10-07T22:11:00.000-05:00

Gov. Haley and Family Dear Governor Haley, I am writing to you as a sister in Christ, who is 100% pro-life (no exception, no compromise) which you have also been designated by Holly Gatling, Executive Director of SC Citizens for Life. Below is the text of a letter which is posted on your website NikkiHaley.com : [Emphasis mine, AW] May 20, 2010 The Honorable Nikki Haley P.O. Box 47

States of Refuge - New Strategy and Website for Ending the Holocaust of the Preborn Launched

2011-09-26T12:35:00.002-05:00

By Angela Wittman http://statesofrefuge.org/ A new website and strategy for ending the holocaust of the preborn has been launched by a cooperative effort of pro-life leaders: States of Refuge.org. Ultimate and immediate goals are stated on the National Strategy page as: Our ultimate goal is to end the American holocaust that has invoked God’s just wrath upon our nation. The

Home Schooled Teen Re-enacts Covenanters

2011-09-26T12:25:00.000-05:00

Sarah Livingston - Photo Courtesy of WLOX - 13 By Angela Wittman A friend recently sent me this link to a story about a home schooled teen, Sarah Livingston, and her re-enactment of the Scottish Covenanters for a Mississippi History Day Competition at USM this past June where she won first place in the Performance category and the Overall prize in the high school division. Sarah is quoted

Conspiracy Theories: A Question of Sovereignty

2011-08-31T11:42:00.011-05:00

By Angela Wittman And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter. And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a

Pro-Life Hero Rep. Bobby Franklin Remembered as a Man of Christian Principles

2011-07-28T09:22:00.003-05:00

By Angela Wittman Rep. Bobby Franklin “Rep. Franklin would want his legacy to be one of principled leadership. He was very fond of saying it is never the right time to do the wrong thing,” Setzler said. “He would want to be remembered first as a person of faith and second as a person who loved his country and loved liberty.” - Rep. Ed Setzler, Franklin remembered for his principles,

Monroe County, Illinois: Built Upon a Sure Foundation

2011-07-27T10:49:00.003-05:00

By Angela Wittman For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3.11 KJV Previously in An Explicitly Christian "Old Path" in Monroe County, Illinois we looked at the Christian history of New Design which is located approximately 4 miles south of Waterloo. Today I want to share with you a story about Elder Peter Rogers, one of the founders of

An Explicitly Christian "Old Path" in Monroe County, Illinois

2011-07-17T15:00:00.016-05:00

By Angela Wittman Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. - Jeremiah 6.16 KJV A few days ago while watering my flowers, I happened to come across an artifact from years gone by; I haven't had it officially identified, but it appears to be either an arrow head or spear

Women Should be Honored and Cherished

2011-06-24T12:59:00.002-05:00

By Angela Wittman I have been thinking much about the role of women in today's society and how we have been demeaned and deceived with feminism and all its supposed equality. I believe it has brought us more misery than benefits. First of all, let's look at the role of wives from a Biblical standpoint: Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word,

All People Have Value

2011-04-26T10:34:00.001-05:00

By Angela Wittman I remember standing in front of the horrid Granite City, Illinois abortion mill (named the Hope Clinic) several years ago holding a graphic dismembered baby sign. At the time the death camp staff was irate with the protesters and came out to take pictures of us as a form of intimidation. As the death camp worker and a security guard came near me, someone mentioned they wanted

Covenanters and Slavery - Part Ten: Conclusion - Was the War Between the States God's Judgment on America?

2011-04-06T10:38:00.000-05:00

By Angela Wittman Readers may be familiar with the National Reform Association and the movement for a national Christian amendment acknowledging Christ as Lord in the United States Constitution. This movement has a noble history and was led by men with theological roots to the Scottish Covenanters. Wikipedia reports the movement began during the Civil War: In February 1863, while the American

Covenanters and Slavery - Part Nine: Christians and the Civil War by Dr. John W. Robbins

2011-03-30T20:56:00.000-05:00

Originally published at Ladies Of The Covenant. Ladies Of The Covenant editor's note: This essay by John W. Robbins is being reproduced from The Trinity Foundation website and can be found in its entirety at: http://www.trinityfoundation.org/journal.php?id=256 . Also, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Andrea Schwertley for directing me to it. Mrs. Schwertley is truly a lady of the

Covenanters and Slavery - Part 8: 'justice, your religion, requires that you should cease to be slave-holders'

2011-03-23T09:06:00.002-05:00

By Angela Wittman As we conclude Alexander McLeod's Discourse: Negro Slavery Unjustifiable, let us learn from his words and the spilled blood of Americans in the War Between the States that God will not be mocked. If only God's people had heeded the words of Pastor McLeod preached 60 years earlier and followed the direction given on how to repent and extricate themselves from the sin of

Covenanters and Slavery - Part Seven: 'God is the Lord of the universe. As the Supreme Governor, he does what is right.'

2011-03-15T09:14:00.001-05:00

By Angela Wittman Alexander M’Leod's Negro Slavery Unjustified continued from Part Six: [Bold text emphasis is mine, A.W.] This naturally leads us to consider another objection—the most plausible argument that can possibly be offered in defence of the unhallowed practice of holding our fellow men in perpetual bondage. OBJECTION IV. "God permitted the ancient Israelites to hold their fellow

Covenanters and Slavery - Part Six: 'The inferiority of the blacks to the whites has been greatly exaggerated.'

2011-03-09T18:33:00.002-06:00

By Angela Wittman In our study of Alexander McLeod's booklet Negro Slavery Unjustified, we now come to the section where he refutes objections which had been raised. In order to not overwhelm the reader or miss any important point raised, I'll go through the objections raised and responses given a few at a time. Once again, please note that the text in bold is my emphasis on that particular

Covenanters and Slavery - Part Five: Consequences of Slavery for Nations and Individuals

2011-03-01T09:17:00.000-06:00

By Angela Wittman Pastor McLeod continues to lay out the injurious results for a nation (America in particular) and its people which tolerate and practice enslavement of their fellow human beings. As you read this excerpt from Negro Slavery Unjustifiable (printed in the early 1800s), look at America as it is today in 2011 and you will see how the awful effects of our historical past of

Covenanters and Slavery - Part Four: Slavery Violates Four Precepts of the Decalogue

2011-02-21T15:49:00.000-06:00

By Angela Wittman Let us continue with Pastor McLeod's pamphlet Negro Slavery Unjustified (printed in 1802) as he explains how American slavery of Negroes was in violation of the Commandments of God: 4. The practice which I am opposing is a manifest violation of four precepts of the decalogue. If this can be shown, it will be an additional confirmation of the doctrine of the proposition.

When will this madness stop?

2011-02-17T12:29:00.014-06:00

By Angela Wittman Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: That thou mightest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be

Covenanters and Slavery - Part Three: 'To hold any of our fellow men in perpetual slavery is sinful.'

2011-02-14T15:40:00.000-06:00

By Angela Wittman In the pamphlet Negro Slavery Unjustifiable Pastor McLeod went on to write of the "natural rights of man" and what this means from a Biblical viewpoint, which is very different from the antinomian view of Libertarians [emphasis in bold text is mine - AW]: I. To hold any of our fellow men in perpetual slavery is sinful. 1. This appears from the inconsistency of the practice

Covenanters and Slavery - Part Two: Negro Slavery Unjustifiable

2011-02-06T15:53:00.001-06:00

By Angela Wittman Alexander McLeod (1773 - 1833) was a man of character who took a strong stand against the inhumane slavery of fellow human beings. Covenanter.org has this brief biography of Alexander McLeod, who was clearly a conservative theologian and a man of respectability. He was no liberal wolf in sheep's clothing seeking to lead folks astray with unbiblical anti-slavery propaganda.

Covenanters and Slavery - Part One: RPCNA - Abolitionists

2011-02-02T08:28:00.000-06:00

By Angela Wittman While researching the history of the (RPCNA) Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America and abolition of slavery, I found these excerpts from on-line resources which report the RPCNA's history of the abolition of slavery officially began in the year 1800: Perhaps the most enduring change during the 19th century involved participation in social reform movements. One cause

Covenanters and Slavery: Ladies of the Covenant - New Series Introduction

2011-01-26T11:29:00.002-06:00

Dear Friends, It has recently been brought to my attention that "slavery apologists" advocate that it was mostly liberal theologians and churches who opposed slavery in the south. In the next few weeks I plan to share information which confirms the Covenanters and their American descendents were against slavery and were in fact abolitionists. Please subscribe to and follow the 'Ladies Of The

Weeping for the Children

2011-01-19T14:54:00.002-06:00

By Angela Wittman In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. - Matthew 2.18 In four days America will observe the 38th anniversary of the deadly court decision Roe vs. Wade. But will America weep for the children who have had their lives ended in the most barbaric and inhumane

Place Your Trust In Jesus Christ

2010-12-18T10:41:00.003-06:00

By Angela Wittman I've been reading about the legitimacy of celebrating Christmas; and while many people have an opinion of if one should celebrate it or not, I haven't read much about the One whose birth it is supposed to acknowledge. So, while Christians debate whether or not Christ was actually born on December 25th and if many of the Christmas symbols and traditions have pagan origins, I am

Blow the trumpet!

2010-12-02T12:58:00.008-06:00

By Angela Wittman "...Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and

A Mother's Anguish

2010-11-20T10:43:00.005-06:00

By Angela Wittman Perhaps you have heard it said that having an abortion doesn't prevent one from becoming a mother, it just makes her the mother of a dead child. I recently came across the story of a young woman (Kelly Clinger) who has a history of aborting her pre-born babies and is now suffering the heartbreak and anguish that comes from a realization that what she did was wrong and

Wandering in the Wilderness

2010-09-17T18:17:00.001-05:00

By Angela Wittman I have often heard Christians complain that the Church today is full of confusion, bad teaching, inept pastors and worldly Christians. Listening to our complaints, one would think we had no Leader and the glory of the Lord no longer resides with His people. But then of course, many of us are quick to point out that the fault lies with someone else - not us, the faithful few

Prenatal Child-killing Isn't a Pretty Sight

2010-07-27T08:41:00.002-05:00

"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." Psalm 127:3, KJV Dear Friends, Here is a report from Courthouse News Service of a minor who had solicited the services of baby butchers in Los Angeles, and who apparently had hoped for a nice, tidy killing of her child. However, the ugly truth of what prenatal child-killing is came to light in a very horrific

Open Letter to Christian Liberty Party Readership

2010-07-16T07:40:00.007-05:00

Dear Friends of Christian Liberty, I am writing you on behalf of the “Christian Liberty Party” which has been on-line since 2006. Below is a message from Keith Humphrey, the owner of the Christian Liberty Party website and domain, to give you a general, brief overview of the history of the Christian Liberty Party. The original purpose of the Christian Liberty Party website was to provide a

God Hears Grandma's Prayers

2010-07-07T10:20:00.011-05:00

By Angela Wittman"Bring that baby back. If you're scared to bring her back, put her somewhere where you know she'll be safe," said Mary Foiles. She added, "They're going to catch him. I pray to God and God answers my prayers. They're going to catch him, maybe not right away but they will catch him. And I just wonder if that man knows he's going to burn in hell."(Source: Girl's Grandmother:

Are Christians Disposable People?

2010-07-01T07:45:00.006-05:00

By Angela WittmanAnd he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. - Rev. 19:16I recently listened to a report on the persecution of Christians in Afghanistan. And while America supports the present government with money and troops, I believe we are complicit in this destruction of human life. Which leaves me to wonder if the world (America included)

His Creation Order

2010-06-09T13:32:00.019-05:00

By Angela WittmanWives 'to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.'The recent endorsement of South Carolina GOP Gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley by Sarah Palin and her good showing in the primary has many attributing her popularity to Mrs. Palin's endorsement and continued involvement in her campaign. But at what cost

For You Alone

2010-06-03T22:23:00.011-05:00

By Angela WittmanAt work with the LordIn mean and smallOr great and tallTasks, duties, offeringsOf love to You.O LORD, how I longTo be completely freeOf ingrained sinWithin heartAnd mind.Surrounded with love,Smoothing the edgeOf hard linesEtched within,Seen without.Heart made new,Set free by You.Fashioned to beA creature anewFor You alone.Recommended Sermon:

Man’s Wisdom: Found In Keeping God’s Law

2010-05-01T11:41:00.007-05:00

By Angela Wittman“Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it. Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. For what nation is

Tinkering with the Gospel

2010-03-14T14:51:00.001-05:00

By Angela Wittman “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now

Worship the One Who Rules the Nations

2010-02-24T11:21:00.000-06:00

By Angela WittmanLet the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.(1 Chron. 16:31, KJV)I recently entered into a discussion with some well-meaning conservatives about pluralism in America. The general consensus appears to be that they want pluralism and believe that having a poly-theistic nation is desirable. What surprises me is that they

Loving the Least of Your Neighbors

2010-02-17T18:08:00.000-06:00

By Angela Wittman44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what

Scott Brown’s Election to US Senate: A Hollow Victory for the Preborn.

2010-01-21T11:31:00.000-06:00

By Angela WittmanMany “pro-life” leaders are applauding the victory of Scott Brown (Republican) to the United States Senate in a special election held this past week in Massachusetts. In all honesty, his victory is at best, a hollow one for the preborn. Let’s take an objective, non-partisan look at Scott Brown’s record and rhetoric on prenatal child-killing as recorded at the website “

Fleeing ‘Sodom’ and ‘Gomorrah’

2010-01-10T15:32:00.005-06:00

Then the Lord rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven; And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground. But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. (Genesis 19: 24-26 KJV) A friend recently wrote on his blog about a lack of discretion and

Casting Crowns before the Lord

2009-12-23T08:37:00.000-06:00

The four and twenty Elders fell down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipped him that liveth for evermore, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy will’s sake they are, and have been created.Rev. 4: 10, 11 (1599 Geneva Bible)Dear Friends,This Scripture from the Book of

Love

2009-10-05T13:35:00.000-05:00

1 Corinthians 13(King James Version) Love Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to

A 'higher calling'

2009-07-11T18:29:00.000-05:00

Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska, recently announced her intention to resign from office, and offered this explanation in her resignation speech:"In fact, this decision comes after much consideration and finally polling the most important people in my life - my children (where the count was unanimous... well, in response to asking: 'Want me to make a positive difference and fight for ALL our

A Call to Raise a Biblical Standard (Part Two)

2009-06-21T18:34:00.000-05:00

Last week we looked at Scriptures (Psalm 33: 12-22 and Psalm 53: 1-3) which tell us that the nation whose God is the Lord is blessed and those who say there is no God are foolish and corrupt. This week I want to share with you “The Scriptural Basis for Christian Civil Government” which is found in the book Explicitly Christian Politics – The Vision of the National Reform Association, edited by

A Call to Raise a Biblical Standard (Part One)

2009-06-14T18:38:00.000-05:00

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” – Psalm 33: 12One only has to read the daily news to see that our nation is in dire straits and we have lost our course. We have enemies within and without our shores which seek to destroy us. And while we watch the storm clouds gather and many are predicting doom and gloom for America, I

A Faith to Live By

2009-06-07T20:45:00.000-05:00

Many are experiencing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn our nation is experiencing. We all have friends and/or family members who have lost their jobs and some who have even lost their homes.The Bureau of Labor reports:“The national unemployment rate was 8.9 percent in April 2009, seasonally adjusted, up from 8.5 percent the prior month and from 5.0 percent a year earlier.”(

Turn Justice Back to What is Right

2009-05-24T20:49:00.000-05:00

Gallup recently conducted their annual Values and Beliefs Survey which indicates more Americans consider themselves to be pro-life than in previous years with 51% of American respondents claiming to be pro-life. The May 2009 survey also reports 23% of the public holds to a 100% pro-life view that abortion should be illegal in all circumstances:“The May 2009 survey documents comparable changes in

Leaving a Legacy of Faith

2009-05-17T20:53:00.000-05:00

Each one of us will eventually face death and while many are uncertain about what lies beyond the grave, the Christian knows for a certainty that heaven awaits them. This knowledge gives us confidence to face mortality and say, “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (1Cor. 15:55) For we know our Lord “has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through

We can all be a light for Christ right where He has placed us to shine

2009-05-10T20:58:00.000-05:00

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.”(Matthew 5:13, ESV)I recently read the article “George Barna: America Is Being Destroyed Inside Out” published in the Christian Post. The article quotes George Barna, a Christian pollster and founder of a

‘Walk (and dress) in dignity as a child of the King’

2009-05-03T21:00:00.000-05:00

Christian commentators have been abuzz with expressing their opinions of Miss USA contestant Carrie Prejean and her public statement of believing marriage is to be between one man and one woman. Some commentators have even proclaimed Miss Prejean to be a new face for conservative values and that the GOP should be courting her as a standard bearer. However, there have been a few godly voices

Can you smell the strong stench of death blowing across this nation?

2009-01-23T12:34:00.000-06:00

Warning - Graphic dismembered child image included in this report. It has been asked that if something is too horrible for us to look at, then why are we tolerating it?I have been regularly witnessing at the child-killing places (also known as abortion mills) since 2001, and the strongest impression left upon me has been the stench of death and the sight of trash littered around those "gates of

'when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn...'

2008-12-09T09:29:00.000-06:00

Proverbs, chapter 29 of the King James Bible tells us:“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn...Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance... The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it... In the transgression of an evil

"God Trumps The State Everytime..."

2008-12-03T09:32:00.000-06:00

An Interview with Dr. Laurence Vance, author of "Christianity and War and Other Essays Against the Warfare State" By Angela Wittman, editor of ChristianLibertyParty.comCLP Editor: First of all, please let me express my gratitude for your willingness to be interviewed for ChristianLibertyParty.com. My hope is to introduce our readers, who for the most part are Christian pro-life activists, to

Thank You

2008-11-20T09:35:00.000-06:00

Dear Friends,I am amazed at the changes taking place in my family and even within my own heart/attitude. The LORD is truly showing Himself to be kind and merciful in the Wittman household. If you have been praying for me and my family, I want to say “thank you.” Since I left the Constitution Party in early 2005, I have been going through a time of spiritual growth which has had its ups and downs.

Is John McCain Really Pro-Life?

2008-10-01T09:38:00.000-05:00

It has come to my attention that many well-meaning pro-life advocates are supporting John McCain and campaigning for his election as President of the United States of America. However, ignorance is not bliss and in this case it will cost precious lives.I have put together some information from an explicitly Christian point of view for you to consider before campaigning and voting for John McCain

Are You a Titus 2 Woman?

2008-09-24T09:40:00.000-05:00

The GOP candidacy of Sarah Palin for vice president has set off a firestorm of controversy. Many conservatives were prepared to defend a direct attack against Biblical and traditional womanhood if Hillary Clinton had received the Democratic nomination for President, but they were not expecting the Republicans to nominate a Christian woman for VP. These very same conservatives are now

Sarah Palin and the feminism which has invaded the church in America

2008-09-10T09:42:00.000-05:00

The blogosphere has been full of stories and opinions about the recent nomination of Sarah Palin for Vice President of the United States. Conservative Christian leaders such as James Dobson and Phyllis Schlafly have embraced her candidacy and she is receiving endorsements from pro-family groups.But I suppose the most surprising fact of her candidacy is that even though she boasts of being a

The Christian and Politics: Stand Fast

2008-07-30T09:45:00.000-05:00

The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: ‘He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God.And he shall be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, Like the tender grass springing out of the earth, By clear shining after rain.’(2 Samuel 23: 3-4 – NKJV)Dear Friends,Many are shouting for Christians to do something to save America, when

Hope for the Nations: Declare Dependence Upon God

2008-07-04T09:48:00.000-05:00

This Independence Day I spent some time reading about the history of America and the dynamics involved in the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the ratification of the Constitution in 1787. The thunder and flash of cannon fire filled my imagination and dreams. I could almost catch a glimpse of the vision of independence from tyranny which the

Time to turn the page...

2008-06-29T11:00:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends,Those of you who have read my work probably know by now that I am one who "travels lightly," which means I have learned to hold loosely the things of this world, including positions which the LORD has placed me in. Sometimes this causes confusion for my co-laborers in Christ and fellow Christians. This is not my intention, but instead I am simply trying to follow as closely to the

Are You Hidden in Christ?

2008-05-07T11:05:00.000-05:00

“Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.” – Psalm 83:1-3“The saints of God are called His hidden ones - Psalm 83:3. Why so? Not only because they are hid in God's decree, and hid in

Children, Honor Your Parents

2008-04-15T14:45:00.000-05:00

Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you.Deuteronomy 5:16 – NKJVAt one time the Commandments of God were held in high esteem in our nation. Children were catechized and taught Scripture by their parents and Church. Schools, colleges and universities

Fathers, Protect Your Daughters

2008-03-13T14:49:00.000-05:00

I recently received an email from a 19 year-old young lady who has declined to go away to college or seek to live independently outside of her parents home. Instead she is content to wait for the LORD to bring her a husband who will honor, cherish, love and protect her. Her father, a Christian man, is in agreement and pleased to continue to protect and take care of his daughter. I think there is

Christians Are Called To A Higher Standard

2008-02-13T14:51:00.000-06:00

For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Romans 13:9 – NKJV)Before my new birth in Christ in 1993, I had thought I was a “good” person, but in my heart I

Post Abortion Syndrome - A silent killer

2008-01-27T14:53:00.001-06:00

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. – Isaiah 43:19 NKJV Her name was Sherri, and she had a great love for life. She was always ready for an adventure. I can remember that as a child, her eyes would dance with mischief, and I would know she was planning something that would probably lead to our

Counting the Cost to Follow Christ (Part 4 - Conclusion)

2008-01-15T10:29:00.000-06:00

“And during the months that the South Carolina Legislature is in session (early January to early June), I have been involved with working to get the Right to Life Act of SC passed (a bill to ban all abortion in SC) since it was first introduced in 1998, and began working to de-fund abortion and birth control and sterilization funding from the SC state budget in 1997.” – Pro-life lobbyist Steve

Counting the Cost to Follow Christ (Part 3)

2008-01-07T10:32:00.000-06:00

“There is a cost to telling the truth, and acting upon it. Jesus said, "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for My sake shall find it." I found my life in Jesus by losing it for my own purposes, Hallelu-Yah !!! Jesus also said, "No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." Amen.”– Steve Lefemine, pro-life missionaryMy

Counting the Cost to Follow Christ (Part 2)

2007-12-27T10:37:00.000-06:00

Last week I introduced you to Steve Lefemine, a pro-life missionary and lobbyist in Columbia, South Carolina, who I had interviewed for a pro-life news publication in August of 2006. This week Steve tells us what is a “Rescuer” and his experiences in the pro-life movement:Q: For those who are new to the pro-life movement, please tell us what is a "Rescuer"? And have you personally placed yourself

Counting the Cost to Follow Christ (Part 1)

2007-12-20T10:40:00.000-06:00

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it...”(Luke 14:28, NKJV) Dear Friends,One of the greatest blessings of being a Christian is the friends one makes while serving the LORD. I have truly been blessed with knowing and working with some incredible Christians who inspire others to follow the LORD wholeheartedly

Give Thanks to the LORD!

2007-11-13T12:21:00.000-06:00

Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16:8 – NKJV As we prepare our homes for the gathering of family and friends this Thanksgiving season, let’s not forget to prepare our hearts in humble gratefulness to God for the blessings and grace which He has bestowed upon us as individuals and as a nation. Here is a bit of history

Are You A Fearless Believer?

2007-10-30T12:27:00.000-05:00

James Renwick - Martyr I can think of nothing more stirring than hearing accounts of those martyred for their faith. While there are those who scoff at the zeal of Christians willing to lay down their lives for Jesus Christ, history proves that those who have done so were full of the grace and joy of the Holy Spirit even until the very end.These men and women who counted their lives not as dear

Straw Polls and Values Voters

2007-10-02T14:06:00.000-05:00

It seems as though the media has been inundated with the latest popularity polls and results for who may be our next president. Straw polls and their results have been headlining the national and local newspapers for weeks, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.Conservative Christians even held their own Values Voters forum where they questioned candidates on moral issues, and then took their

Using Our Gifts for the LORD

2007-09-04T14:09:00.001-05:00

“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” – Proverbs 3: 9, 10 “We all have a certain amount of time allotted to us” is the title of an entry in my prayer journal for August 30th. I had overheard this statement on the radio that morning, and it was one of my first

A Christian Prayer for America

2007-08-21T14:11:00.000-05:00

“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them

Planned Parenthood to the rescue?

2007-08-08T14:14:00.000-05:00

“At the moment of fertilization, a new and unique human being comes into existence with its own distinct genetic code. Twenty-three chromosomes from the mother and twenty-three chromosomes from the father combine to result in a brand-new and totally unique genetic combination...” (Source: Prenatal Development - Abort73.com)On the corner of Forest Park and Boyle Avenues in St. Louis, Missouri is a

The Love of God in Christ

2007-07-25T08:50:00.000-05:00

For the last several weeks I have been sharing with you character sketches of Christian women known in Church history as Covenanters. These ladies were adventurous, courageous, bold in their faith and loyal to each other. These are character traits which we can all pray and work to have; but I think there is one essential ingredient to developing a godly character which we ought not to miss, and

Nothing but the Righteousness of Christ

2007-07-18T08:52:00.000-05:00

“It pleased God of his great goodness, early to incline my heart to seek him, and bless him that I was born in a land where the gospel was at that time purely and powerfully preached; as also, that I was born of godly parents and well educated. But above all things, I bless him that he made me see that nothing but the righteousness of Christ could save me from the wrath of God.” – Mrs. William

A Humble Heart

2007-07-10T08:55:00.000-05:00

Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear… Psalm 10, verse 17 – KJVLady Anne, Duchess of Hamilton was born in 1630 in Scotland to Christian parents. Her mother died when Anne was 8 years old, and her father, James, was beheaded for treason when she was only 19 years old.James Hamilton was one of the leading Royalists who

A Dearest and Most Kind Friend

2007-07-03T11:45:00.000-05:00

"I desire to bless Him that ever He was pleased to cast our lot together, that He found you out a help meet for me: you were never a temptation to me, nor an obstruction to me either in my ministerial or Christian course…" (Written by Mr. John Carstairs to his wife Janet in November of 1662.)Janet Mure was born in February of 1625 in Scotland; she was the sister of Margaret Durham, who was

'And they shall be one flesh'

2007-06-26T11:49:00.000-05:00

"And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him…And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh

Unswerving faithfulness in God

2007-06-19T11:52:00.001-05:00

"I know in whom I have believed, and that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. I have preached salvation through His name, and as I have preached, so do I believe, and do commend the riches of His free grace, and faith in His name unto you all, as the only way whereby you can be saved." (Spoken by Rev. James Guthrie while on the scaffold in 1661.) Jane Ramsey

A Lady of Good Courage

2007-06-13T11:54:00.000-05:00

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."(Deuteronomy 31:6 – KJV)The heroine of this story is Lady Margaret Douglas who was born in Scotland in 1610 and then at a young age married the man who became the love of her life, the First Marquis of Argyll, Archibald, Lord

A Heart Filled With Faith

2007-06-05T11:57:00.000-05:00

“Christ hath too many occasional friends; but the ground of all is this, ‘I love Jesus Christ, but I have not the gift of burning quick for Christ.’ Oh, how securely should faith land us out of the gun-shot of the prevailing power of a black hour of darkness! Faith can make us able to be willing, for Christ, to go through a quarter of hell's pain.”(Taken from Samuel Rutherford’s dedication of “

'Look to the Lord'

2007-05-29T12:02:00.000-05:00

The resource used for this story of Elizabeth Melvill (Lady Culross) is the book “Ladies of the Covenant” written by Rev. James Anderson.“Look to the Lord, thou art not left alone,Since He is thine, what pleasure canst thou take?He is at hand, and hears thy every groan:End out thy fight, and suffer for His sake.”(Excerpt from a sonnet written by Elizabeth Melvill in 1605 to John Welsh, a

Living only for Christ

2007-05-22T12:05:00.000-05:00

“They lose nothing who gain Christ.” ~ Samuel RutherfordLady Boyd was born in Scotland between 1588 and 1594; her maiden name was Christian Hamilton. She was the oldest daughter of Sir Thomas Hamilton and his wife Margaret.Alexander Whyte, the author of “Samuel Rutherford and his Correspondents” writes that “she inherited no small part of her father’s talents and strength of character.” He then

An Encourager of Faithful Ministers

2007-05-15T12:08:00.000-05:00

This story of Lady Anne Cunningham is taken from the book “The Ladies of the Covenant” by Rev. James Anderson.Lady Anne was born in Scotland sometime before 1588 (her exact birth date is unknown); she married Lord James, the Marquis of Hamilton in 1603. Together they had five children. Lady Anne was then widowed in 1625. After her husband’s death, she continued to live a life of devotion to the

Keeping an open door for the preaching of the Gospel

2007-05-08T23:00:00.000-05:00

By Angela WittmanIn my previous editorial I gave a brief introduction to the book “The Ladies of the Covenant: Memoirs of Distinguished Scottish Female Covenanters, Embracing the Period of the Covenant and the Persecution” written by Rev. James Anderson and published in 1850. My hope is to introduce you to the women who lived during the period of the Reformation (from the 1500’s through the 1600’

In Defense of the Innocent

2007-04-17T12:17:00.000-05:00

"The answer to ending legalized child-murder-by-abortion has been staring the pro-life movement in the face for over 34 years. The answer is right in the text of the Roe decision itself. Legal 'personhood' at fertilization, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, is the "sword" which slices through the "Gordian knot" of the three decades long, and 50 MILLION deaths, of America's abortion holocaust.”(Steve Lefemine,

Prayer

2007-03-13T12:20:00.000-05:00

If you are a Christian, prayer is one of the most fruitful activities you can engage in; but it can also be one of the most daunting tasks for a person. After all, we are not sure if we are using the right words or if our motive for prayer is pure.I recently took some time to learn more about prayer by listening to a series of sermons at SermonAudio.com by Rev. Joe Morecraft, III of Chalcedon

Of Sheep and Goats

2007-02-10T20:57:00.000-06:00

“For many are called, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:14).“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” (Proverbs 27:6)Dear Friends,Last year I bought the book "Day By Day with Jonathan Edwards (Selected Readings for Daily Reflection)" which is compiled and edited by Randall J. Pederson and published by Hendrickson Publishers. I was in need of a daily

What about the babies?

2007-01-17T21:07:00.000-06:00

By Angela Wittman“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”(Romans 12:10 KJV)Dear Friends,As we approach the 34th anniversary of the abortion holocaust commonly known as the Roe v. Wade supreme Court decision which opened the flood gates to blood-thirsty selfishness in America, let us reflect upon our contribution to its continuance.This

'All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD'

2006-11-28T21:11:00.000-06:00

By Angela Wittman1 O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;4 What is man, that thou

The Snake in the Garden

2006-10-03T10:18:00.000-05:00

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.Revelation 12:11 (King James Version)------------------------------------------------Oh how subtle is the snake who deceived Eve in the Garden!Little nagging doubts were whispered in my ear:Is God really in control?Is He really sovereign?Does His word really say...?Is

Satan's War against the Children

2006-09-02T21:14:00.000-05:00

By Angela WittmanThen Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice