“It is amazing being here (China), because, in the United States, you never have crowds like this or anything. And they go crazy.” – Ariel Rittenhouse, a synchronized diver who placed fourth
When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2)
What have been your favorite highlights for the Beijing Olympics?
What makes those especially touching to you?
How do you see God working through these Olympics?
I love the Olympics and what they mean to the spirit of competition, inspiration, and good will among nations. We hear so many …

“There can be miracles when you believe!”
So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. (Matthew 17:20)
How great is your faith?
What role does journaling play in that?
What role are daily habits playing in growing your faith?
Yesterday evening, my wife and I went to DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Constitution Hall in Washington DC …

“Sacrifices! Have I not made them? What is my life here but a daily sacrifice?” – General Stonewall Jackson
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
What is the legacy of General Stonewall Jackson?
How is that still impacting Virginia and America today?
In the past few months I have become fascinated with the spiritual legacy of General Stonewall Jackson and the impact he has had and continues to still have on …

“Integrity comes when character is tested; keep true and never be ashamed of doing what is right.”
“and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship,” (Exodus 35:31)
In what area do you want to improve to manifest excellence?
What step will you take today to move in that direction?
In my devotional on Feb 16 about the musical My Fair Lady, I committed to sharing more about prestigious Woodberry Forest School in today’s devotional. Within four hours of sending that devotional, …

“At Woodberry, we teach boys to take time to reflect on the wonders of life.”
‘O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?’ (Deuteronomy 3:24)
What wonders of life are you noticing around you each day?
Late yesterday afternoon, I discovered a voice message from Peggy Walker, one of my neighbors, inviting me to go to My Fair Lady at Woodberry Forest School. Peggy …

“I thoroughly enjoyed Marching Through Culpeper. This meticulously researched novel upholds Christian values and offers inspiring Christian characters—both real and fictional.” – Dr. Pat Robertson
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1)
What might happen if you stepped into and embraced your destiny?
Virginia Morton asked for me to clarify a mistake in the last paragraph of yesterday’s devotional. The picnic at Robert Duvall’s farm was limited to about 1,000 people. It was not a private party.
The “No Power Picnic” on Sunday July …

History is the study of great people!
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32)
Who is Robert Hunt?
What is the real story behind the First Landing in 1607?
First Landing [www.firstlandingthemovie.com], a one-hour documentary-drama film, premieres TODAY on ABC Family (TV) at 10 am ET/PT, during the daily “700 Club” time slot. It will re-air at 11 pm ET/PT that night. Created to coincide with the 400th anniversary this April, First Landing is inspired by actual events and dramatically recreates the story of the voyage …

There is no such thing as “separation of state and church” in the Constitution. It’s a lie of the left. – Pat Robertson
as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. (1 Peter 2:16)
How can you help spread the word about the myth of “separation of church and state?”
Today is Religious Freedom Day. Two days ago I received an email from the Elijah List notifying me about President Bush’s recent Proclamation of Religious Freedom Day. This caught my attention immediately since Culpeper is …

 God commands us to do everything with excellence!
Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. (Proverbs 22:29)
When you are working or doing something, do you do it with excellence as if working for Jesus?
When I think about Virginia Morton, two scriptures come to mind – the one above about doing things with excellence and James 1:22 about being doers, not just hearers, of the Word. In my opinion, Virginia has done more in the past two …