Scott Powell

Old and worn work gloves on large American flag - Labor day background

^{Scott S. Powell
September 3, 2024
Faith & Economics}

Labor Day Celebrates American Exceptionalism

_{Scott S. Powell
September 3, 2024
Faith & Economics}

Other than punctuating the end of summer, Labor Day has for many lacked meaning associated with other holidays. Properly understood, it is the holiday that celebrates not only labor, but also the ideas, job creators, and institutions central to the flourishing of the United States and its people. Read More ›

Revolutionary war, patriotism and birth of the United Sates of America concept with closeup on the original 13 star American flag known as the Betsy Ross

^{Scott S. Powell
July 5, 2024
Politics}

July 4 Has Always Been About Resisting Tyranny, and This Year Is No Exception

_{Scott S. Powell
July 5, 2024
Politics}

America is the only nation in human history that was completely born of noble and deeply spiritual principles: that all men are created equal, that they have been given by God certain rights that cannot be taken away by any man or earthly authority, and that those unalienable rights combine to create and protect a thing called freedom in life. As a result, Americans have always been free to pursue happiness, worship God, speak publicly about their views, and, of course, choose their leaders. Read More ›

Old American War Veterans Saluting Fallen Comrades' Graves.The concept for American Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Da

^{Scott S. Powell
May 28, 2024
Faith & Economics}

Memorial Day: More than Honoring Lives Lost in American Wars

_{Scott S. Powell
May 28, 2024
Faith & Economics}

Most people rightly associate Memorial Day with paying homage to those who gave their lives for America in war. But the holiday has roots that go back to the aftermath of the Civil War. At that time America was as or more divided than it is today. The Civil War cost at least 620,000 men—a greater cost than all of America’s successive wars combined. Read More ›

^{Scott S. Powell
April 9, 2024
Growth, Wealth Creation}

The U.S. Has No Choice but to Undertake Radical Economic Change

_{Scott S. Powell
April 9, 2024
Growth, Wealth Creation}

Burdened with $34.5 trillion in national debt that is currently growing by $1 trillion every 100 days, the U.S. economy is headed for disaster. It falls on the next administration to change that trajectory while also introducing policies that increase and broaden economic growth and wealth creation for everyone. Read More ›

Old Bible in library with magnifying glass

^{Scott S. Powell
April 1, 2024}

Easter Is the World’s Most Historically Verified Holiday

_{Scott S. Powell
April 1, 2024}

While there are skeptics of the biblical Jesus, there's far more reliable historical evidence for His life, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection than for other leading historical figures of ancient times, such as literary greats Virgil and Horace and military kings like Alexander the Great. Read More ›

^{Scott S. Powell
March 26, 2024
Faith & Economics}

By Letting Us Strive in Darkness, God Wants Us to See the Light

_{Scott S. Powell
March 26, 2024
Faith & Economics}

The military withdrawal from Afghanistan led to the Saudi decision to join the BRICS nations and trade oil in multiple currencies. This is one of the more visible omens of the end of the U.S. dollar hegemony and reserve currency status. Read More ›