Man of the Year: Justice Tom Parker
Extraordinary times require extraordinary men. George Washington was a giant of a man — uniquely crafted by the Lord and providentially raised up for a defining moment in our history. He was God’s tool to bring military victory to the cause of independence, to oversee the crafting of our Constitution, and to shape and define the meaning and nature of the American Presidency. As we progress into the twenty-first century, the future of Americans again seems uncertain. The urgency of the hour is for unflinching, stalwart men — men who boldly proclaim the law of God — to stand with might in the very gates of the land, fighting in the defining battles of our generation. Today, on the 274th anniversary of our first Commander in Chief’s birth, Vision Forum inaugurates our George Washington Man of the Year Award to recognize and honor those individuals who demonstrate, through their public courage, the stalwart spirit and mature leadership of the General himself.
Justice Tom Parker: Man of the Year
On-Site Links:
A Rebelutionary Opportunity - The story of our internship in Justice Tom Parker’s chambers.
Tom Parker: A Justice After God’s Own Heart - The Rebelution’s original coverage of Justice Parker — one of our earliest posts.
Excerpt From “Tom Parker: A Justice After God’s Own Heart““In a day and age where leaders of principle are few and far between, there are several things you quickly recognize about Tom Parker. The first and foremost is that he fears God more than man and is consequently the personification of principled, Christian leadership. He is a skilled thinker who understands the Constitution, but more importantly recognizes the Christian presuppositions of all law. Finally, in a demonstration of great wisdom and foresight, he has surrounded himself with strong, Christian legal minds and a staff that will stand with him and not give in to the pressures of those who viciously oppose the truth. On all accounts, Alabama Justice Parker is a justice after God’s own heart… [T]he more I learn, the more I admire this man, and the more I desire to follow in his footsteps.”
February 25th, 2006 at 11:57 pm
“The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.” (2 Samuel 23:3-4)
In better times, a man with the integrity of Justice Parker would be our Commander in Chief. Nevertheless, it does Alabama an incredible honor to have Tom Parker as its Justice on the Supreme Court. Congratulations, Justice Parker. You’ve certainly earned this award.
February 26th, 2006 at 1:50 pm
Alabama is truely blessed to have such a man on our high court.
February 26th, 2006 at 6:06 pm
In answer to your old post “whom do you admire?”… I would have to say that I greatly admire Heather Whitestone McCallum; Miss America 1998, ballerina, first deaf Miss America, and a devoted Christian. I have read her book, and she has become a wonderful role model for me. While I don’t often find very godly role models in our beauty pageants today, I have to admire Heather and her dedication to her God and the talents He has given her.
I have also read recently of several home schooled ladies that won such titles as Miss California and Miss Alaska. It’s so nice to hear of ladies that can express their beauty in a godly way, even in a society that really only promotes “sexual beauty”.