Recommended Article: Crisis in American Democracy

I highly recommend Albert Mohler's essay from Friday called Crisis in American Democracy.  It's a small article that highlights some of the pillars of American greatness, and how those pillars are currently in danger by the three remaining presidential candidates -- Bernie, Hillary, and Trump.  Some highlights from the essay:

... The Framers of the American experiment understood that a representative democracy built on the principle of limited government would require certain virtues of its citizens.  These woud include a restraint of passions and an upholding of traditional moral virtues, without which democracy would not be possible. 

Thus, the idea of a limited government requires that society uphold and pursue the health of its most basic institutions.  When a civil society is weak, government becomes strong.  When the family breaks down, government grows stronger.  When the essential institutions of society are no longer respected, government demands that respect for itself.  That is a recipe for tyranny.

I also highly recommend Al Mohler's daily podcast, "The Briefing."  It's only about 20 minutes long but well worth the time.  The Briefing is a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.  And best of all... it's free!  If you want to keep up with important news and events and learn how to become more civically engaged, then this is a great resource.