America doesn’t need more division — America needs a shared purpose. We hear a lot about the Republican agenda and the Democrat agenda. But maybe it’s time we ask a bigger question: what about an American agenda? Not an agenda for one party. Not an agenda that divides neighbors, families, and communities. An agenda for all Americans — the people…
It is a painful truth: the same mouth we use to praise God can also be the mouth we use to tear people down. We can sing worship songs, pray beautiful prayers, and speak of God’s goodness—then turn around and gossip, insult, criticize, or speak harshly to someone made in His image. James reminds us, “With the tongue we bless…
America is not just facing political trouble, economic pressure, or cultural confusion. We are facing a spiritual crisis. We are watching truth collapse, evil spread, families break, violence rise, and hearts grow cold. At the root of it all is this sobering reality: we have rejected the knowledge of God and turned away from His ways. Scripture says, “My people…
To be told you do not fully belong can leave a deep mark. It can shape where you feel safe, how you see yourself, and whether you believe the country’s promises were ever meant for you. America has long spoken in the language of freedom and equality, but it has also drawn lines around who gets to be seen as…
How Truth, Humility, and Biblical Wisdom Guide Us Toward a Stronger Democracy By Minister A Francine Green | May 2026 Most Americans love their country. We are thankful for our freedoms, our opportunities, and the ideals that shape the United States. But loving America does not mean pretending it has no flaws. In fact, when we act like our nation…
In this episode, I reflect on why ethical leadership still matters in every area of life—from politics and public service to business, education, faith communities, healthcare, and our everyday relationships. This is a thoughtful conversation about trust, integrity, responsibility, and the kind of character that helps hold communities together. If you’ve been thinking about what good leadership looks like in…
It is difficult to reconcile the language of faith with the spirit of bitterness, anger, and contempt that so often marks public and private life. A people may speak the name of Christ, invoke Scripture, and claim devotion to God, yet still harbor a posture that stands opposed to the very character of Jesus. Scripture speaks with sobering clarity on…
If America insists on speaking the name of Christ, then in 2026 it must also face the truth of what it still tolerates at the ballot box. A nation cannot call itself Christian while allowing barriers that fall hardest on people of color, maps that weaken their voice, and rules that burden their participation while pretending all is fair. This is…
How Hate Affects Individuals and Communities Racial animosity is a deeply destructive emotion that can have far-reaching consequences for both individuals and communities. In holding onto negative feelings rooted in prejudice or bias, we not only harm ourselves but also perpetuate divisions and injustices that hinder collective progress. Understanding these harmful effects is essential in fostering a more compassionate, inclusive,…
