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On the Abortion Travesty
It is the opinion of the Patriot Pen that life begins at conception. This opinion is based in Holy Writ: “But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.” (Genesis 9:4) Here God taught Noah, after the flood, that
A Prayer of Thanksgiving 2021
Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we humbly bow before Thee this Thanksgiving Day to thank Thee for all that we have received at Thy hand. We feel to thank Thee for Thy grace and the gift of Thy Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
“MOM”
A woman named Ann renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk’s office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you
Thoughts on Mothers
A well know television series of the fifties began its episodes with: For as long as I could remember, the small cottage on Castro Street had been home. The familiar background was there; Papa, my only brother, Nels, my sister, Christine, closest to me in
A Tribute to a Centenarian
The Patriot Pen has been traveling this past week. It took a ride on the rails to meander down memory lane in honor of a centenarian. It had been more than fifty years since I last rode the California Zephyr, Capitol Limited and the Pennsylvanian
Christmas 2019
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year ! The First Christmas Story By Kelly Charles Crabb © 2008 Crabbapple Music Corporation But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19) When Jesus was little,
Happy Hanukkah
The Patriot Pen would like to wish a Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish friends as you begin lighting the candles, we share with you the blessings, memories, traditions and joys of the season. Baruch atah adonai elohenu melech ha’olam, shehecheyanu, v’kiyimanu, v’higiyanu lazman hazeh
In Defense of Charity and Philanthropy
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. (Ecclesiastes 11:1) Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure
A Prayer of Thanksgiving 2019
Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we humbly bow before Thee this Thanksgiving Day to express gratitude for all we have received at Thy hand. It is with grateful hearts that we acknowledge Thy hand in all things and recognize that Thou hast promised us Eternal
On Having a Christ-Centered Home
I have been pondering lately what it means to have a Christ-Centered Home and how it relates to the three imperatives of my life. The three imperatives that remain the focus of this Blog — God, Family, Country. I firmly believe that whether we walk
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