Pastor T.J. Conwell

The ramblings of a modern day pastor and husband.

Category: Politics

  • It isn’t about guns …

    The United States of America already has universal background checks (we have for decades), and we already have laws that prevent the sale of firearms to people who do not pass them. As heart breaking as the events of last week are, we do not have a gun problem. Rather,…

  • What I know …

    I don’t know what’s going to happen in the face of the terrorism and continued violence we are seeing daily … But I do know two things for absolute certain: 1) Jesus is Lord, and, 2) If our faith and focus is not in Him we have no real hope.…

  • A Simple Clarification

    Yup … it really is this simple. Now, let’s try applying some form of common sense, shall we?

  • Four score and …

    150 years ago TODAY, President Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most inspiring speeches still quoted today. His determination was for freedom and liberty and reflected his redefined belief that the Civil War was not just a fight to save the Union, but a struggle for freedom and equality for…

  • Do we ALL have a dream?

    An absolutely incredible speech by a Godly man. 50 years ago a dream was declared but America, this dream was not about one man or one race — but that ALL MEN would be guaranteed the inalienable rights of life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It was NOT a…

  • Remember When?

    I’m reminded of a time when the United States was a super-power to be reckoned with in the world (ex: Reagan taking office and Iran releasing our citizens (aka hostages) because they knew a real leader was not about to play games with their Ayatollah).  I remember when the United…