"These are the times that try men's souls," wrote Thomas Paine in his pamphlet "The American Crisis," published December 23, 1776.The Colonies faced the almost certain prospect of defeat in their war for independence. Paine implored Americans "don't give up the fight."
As the curtain begins to drop on 2020, we are embroiled in an angry election for the 46 President between two flawed candidates. Our economy continues to recover from COVID. The world is a more dangerous place than ever as we struggle to gain the upper hand on the COVID pandemic, restore order in our towns and cities after months of protest, riots, and mayhem; the prospect of a nuclear Iran--still, China puffed up with hubris, two very divergent visions for the future of our Nation, and poor leadership on both sides of the aisle from those we've elected to make good decisions.
Never-the-less the fact is that virtually every generation of Americans was forced to face down crisis...and they survived, thrived, and grew strong on the idea of the American Dream.
We must remember to "keep the main thing," the main thing.
We must remember to "keep the main thing," the main thing.
The "idea of America" has been the fuel driving our resolve to be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all," an idea those who traveled this way before us thought to be worth sacrificing, fighting, and dying for. Indifference to this "big idea" is the real, the urgent threat to our liberty.
Resolve to do your part regardless of what happens in tomorrow's election; work hard, make informed decisions, contribute to making your community a better, more resilient place; be a person of strong character, celebrate interdependence, and respect people who disagree with you--but press them to think outside their "box" and you, think outside yours. Don't give in to tyranny, fear, or indifference--be strong and of good courage; trust God.
Let's leave a legacy that will inspire a new generation.
Liveitwell!
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