God Bless America – A Prayer for America
Jesus said to pray for your enemies, bless those that curse you and do good to those who despite-fully use you and persecute you. It’s also important to focus on what we DESIRE and not what we don’t want. As of this morning, I am starting a new practice of praying blessings on anything or […]
Episode #46 – The Cry of Innocents
“America is great because America is good. If she ever stops being good, she will stop being great.” Alexis de Tocqueville. Democracy in America, published in 1835 While our once great America is arguing over identity politics and the latest PC topic we’re supposed to be offended by, the “powers that be” are hiding their […]
Episode #45 – A Voice for Those Who Have No Voice
The New Normal Listen to this episode or scroll down to read. “The New Normal” is what they call it. A world where all must wear masks, you can’t gather in large crowds, you can’t go to the temple, concerts, ball games or shake hands. You must “social distance” at six feet. It’s a world […]
Episode #44 – Policing Cities – Federal Over-Reach or Not?
Is federal policing of cities under siege by looters, vandals and violence federal overreach by the President and the executive branch? Listen below or scroll down to read and find out. Some mayors and people are irate about the Federal law enforcement sent into cities that have endured rioting and looting that has escalated to […]
Episode #43 – Are Term Limits a Good Idea or Not?
I’ve seen a lot going around suggesting we need an amendment limiting Congress to two terms like the President. When I see this stuff, a warning bell always goes off in my head. My dad taught me that you don’t mess with the Constitution. If you do, you do it as little as possible. The […]
Episode #42 – Respecting Others With Opposing Views
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Jesus Christ, Mark 3:25 Our nation has become more polarized and divided than ever. Traditionally Americans pull together in a crisis No so much today. How can we be more respectful and kind of others regardless of their political stance, opinions or views? How can we come together […]
Episode 41: A Message to Christians Going Along with Church Closings
California shut down churches again for at least 3 weeks. During the 3 weeks, the Department of Health will assess the impact of churches on COVID spread. Until the Department of Health gives them an okay for reopening, churches must implement strict guidelines and only reopen after being approved for opening by their county health […]
Episode 40 – Mandatory Mask Executive Orders
Listen to this episode below or scroll down to read the transcript. As of Friday, July 10, 2020, Chattanooga, Tennessee has a mandatory mask executive order going into effect. Businesses are expected to enforce the order or be fined. If and when I go to Chattanooga, I’ll be wearing my Trump2020 Mask. I invite any […]
Correction: “Keep Up This Wall!” Why Park Closure Rules Make Sense
Covid-19 pandemic spawns silly rules. Closing vast tracts of public park land to people wanting to get fresh air and sunshine is silly. Case in point: #ChickamaugaNMP in NW Georgia. The Civil War Battlefield is 5300 acres of National Military Park with roads, trails, vistas, fields, woods, nature, sunshine and fresh air … but all roads through it are closed. Even as Georgia opens up for shopping, haircuts, massages, etc., you still can’t just go walk the paths and get sunshine and fresh air (and plenty of virus-killing UV rays!)
Great Leaders Instill Hope
Recently, Jim Acosta, accused President Trump of using too much “happy talk” in his daily COVID-19 briefings. My husband, David Kuhns, addresses President Trump’s optimism and the importance of instilling hope. Historically, all great leaders have instilled hope. Please subscribe to our email updates in the sign-up box on this page. Also please consider following […]
Episode #39 – The Deceptive Altruism of Socialism
In this episode I’m addressing an article suggesting that if you can’t stand to see injustice, inequality or suffering in the world, you might want to become a socialist. I hit these points head-on and lay out the deceptive nature of socialism’s altruistic claims. What is purported as kind and generous policies actually leads to destruction of important character traits that make our freedom and prosperity possible.
Episode #38: Socialism Hurts Everyone
By some reports, Bernie Sanders wants to tax people who make $250,000-$500,000 starting at 40%, and nothing on the first $29,000 people make. He wants to tax the top tier people at 90%. So if you’re someone who makes $250,000, you’re going to get to keep about $161,000 (then of course take out state tax, […]
Episode #37: Remembering A Patriot: Congressman Larry McDonald, Accident or Assassination?
I still remember watching the news of September 1, 1983. I was a senior in high school at the time. It was the day Georgia Congressman Larry McDonald’s plane (Korean Airlines Flight 007) was shot down by a Soviet Su-15 interceptor. Supposedly, through a navigational error, the commercial flight entered Soviet prohibited airspace.
Episode #36: Impeachment Poll – What Do You Want to See Happen?
I recently conducted an informal poll on my Front Porch Sense Facebook page and heard from conservative Christians about what they would like to see happen with the Senate Impeachment Trial. Listen and see if your choice aligns with what others are thinking.
Episode #35: Hidden Democrat Impeachment Agenda Exposed
Have you wondered why the Democrats are alienating the moderate Republican Senators and the nation with the way they are handling their presentation in the Senate Impeachment Trial? This episode of Front Porch Sense reveals their secret strategy – the method to their madness. Please subscribe to our email updates in the sign-up box on […]
Episode #34 – The Destruction of the Traditional Family: A Strategy of the Left
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.7 million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. Research shows that when a child is reared with their father absent from the home, s/he is more likely to have behavior problems, engage in crime, experience teen pregnancy, poverty, and land in jail. Here’s why it’s happening and a solution for what can be done about it.
Episode #33 – How to Tone Down the Vitriol in America
Are you ready to turn down the volume on the vitriol in our nation? I’m going to share with you a solution. It requires no government intervention, no bureaucracy, no committee. The Democrats or the Republicans don’t even need to change. It only requires you and me to take some personal responsibility. First, I’m going […]
Episode #32 – Nixon vs Trump Impeachments
How do the circumstances underlying the Nixon Impeachment relate to the circumstances surrounding the articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump? This episode of Front Porch Sense takes a look at what happened with Nixon and Watergate in comparison to the Trump articles of impeachment. How does what happened with Watergate relate to the […]
Episode #31 – Impeachment Fiasco
Let’s take a look at why many Americans don’t care what President Trump did in investigating Biden and do not want him impeached.
Episode #30 – It’s Time for Some Good Old Fashioned Conversation
The art of conversation and good communication is dying in our technological society. Here are some basic guidelines for effectively resolving conflict.
Episode #29: Discernment with the News
Traditional journalism is dead. In today’s swirl of 24-hour-news filled with opinions and out-right fake news, it can be difficult to discern what is true, what’s exaggerated and what’s a flat-out lie. Here are some strategies and tips for discerning fact from fake news in a sea of opinion, distortions, disinformation and falsehood. Here’s how […]
Episode 28 – Where Has Forgiveness Gone?
In this episode of Front Porch Sense, Marnie and her husband David Kuhns talk about how society is moving toward an inability to forgive. With technology recording our words and actions, creating a record of nearly everything we do and say, there has to be room for forgiveness and the ability for people to change […]
Episode #27 – Green New Deal, Greta and Practical Environmentalism
We’re hearing a lot about environmentalism with the Green New Deal and Greta from Sweden… let’s talk about practical environmentalism that doesn’t require top-down government bureaucracy and force…
Episode 26 – A Case for Morality
The problems of our society will never be fixed by more laws or more controls. We have enough laws. What we need is self-mastery, self-government. In a word, morality.