Archive for January 20th, 2009

When Sanctity of Life Sundays Are Not Needed

Shane Vander Hart | January 20, 2009 | 1 Reply

Can you imagine such a time? Russell Moore, pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, KY shared why he hates Sanctity of Life Sundays: This morning as I opened the Bible to preach, I looked out and caught the eye of my sons. I prayed that their children wouldn’t have to hear a sermon against [...]

Text of Inaugural Invocation and Benediction

Shane Vander Hart | January 20, 2009 | 16 Replies

First the Invocation given by Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church: Let us pray. Almighty God, our Father, everything we see and everything we can’t see exists because of you alone. It all comes from you. It all belongs to you. It all exists for your glory. History is your story. The Scripture tells us, [...]

Obama’s Inaugural Address

Shane Vander Hart | January 20, 2009 | 7 Replies

Below without comment. Please share your thoughts in the comments section. My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and [...]

Pray for President Obama

Shane Vander Hart | January 20, 2009 | 2 Replies

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way, (1 Timothy 2:1-2, ESV). Max Lucado issued a prayer challenge for people to pray [...]