Posts by HillFaith
Why Do You Persecute Me?
By Bret Bernhardt How are we to respond when various threats are made against us as believers? One such threat was discussed in this space — “TOLERANCE TODAY: Harvard Keynoter Said Jews, Christians Should Be ‘Locked Up’ For Their Views” — regarding a recent symposium in which a speaker previously advocated imprisoning Christians and Jews…
Read MoreWhat Would You Give To Know This Kind Of Freedom?
We talk often about freedom on Capitol Hill and there is no more defining value for this country than liberty, beginning with our Declaration of Independence that proclaimed it for the nation and for every individual American. But freedom from political tyranny is only one aspect of the whole meaning of the word and, when…
Read MoreDo All Roads Lead To God And Heaven Or Is Jesus The Only Way?
Among the most common objections to Christianity is that because there are multiple religions around the Earth claiming to point the way to Heaven, the politically correct conclusion is that “all roads lead to God.” It’s a reassuring, comfortable idea because it means we each can make a choice from among a menu of spiritual…
Read MoreThis May Be The Single Most VIP Fact On Which Christians And Atheists Agree
Black and white, cats and dogs, Christians and atheists. These pairs are just about as opposite as it is possible to be. But there is one fact that is so basic, so essential to logic and clear-thinking, that Christians and atheists agree on it. (As for the other two pairs, our black Lab Twister definitely…
Read MoreTOLERANCE TODAY: Harvard Keynoter Said Jews, Christians Should Be ‘Locked Up’ For Their Views
Things get ugly when permission to speak depends upon whether the hearer agrees with what is said
Read MoreThis ‘Dime’s Worth’ Truly Makes All The Difference Between A Human Existence And Extinction
Sometimes the biggest variances result from the smallest details, even life or death, creation or destruction
Read MoreHILL SURVIVAL TIP: Your Job Is What You Do, Not Who You Are
Eating, living and sleeping the next promotion, title, victory or conquest at the office eventually becomes the loneliest place
Read MoreListen To This Next Time You Doubt Why You’re Working On The Hill (Or Anywhere Else)
It’s when you are down that it’s most important to know you aren’t in charge of your life, He is
Read MoreWhat Is HillFaith and Why Should You Care?
This guy has been there, done that. And he just might have some useful insights to share about life on the Hill
Read MoreWorking On Capitol Hill Is The World’s Best Job (Or At Least My Best Ever)
By Bret Bernhardt More often than not, a great job seems to be defined as one that pays generously for something you love doing each and every day. On Capitol Hill, it’s not always that way. So why is it the greatest job I’ve ever had? Simply put, there are few jobs that compare to…
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