This year marks the 250th anniversary of America, a milestone that invites both gratitude and reflection. There is much to celebrate: the endurance of a nation, the sacrifices of generations, the ideals of liberty, and the hope that has drawn people to this land. Yet anniversaries are not only moments for celebration; they are also moments for honest examination. As…
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…
In a democracy, law is supposed to be the set of rules that applies to everyone, and justice is supposed to be the promise that those rules are fair. Courts exist to protect that promise. They are meant to make sure that no president, governor, legislature, or powerful group can simply do whatever it wants. That is why recent Supreme…
Law should protect everyone—not just the people with power, money, or influence. Justice should mean that even the most powerful leaders have limits. And democracy should mean that ordinary people have a real voice and real ways to defend their rights. That is why recent Supreme Court decisions about presidential power, immigration, and voting rights matter so much. These rulings may sound…
One of the easiest traps for human beings to fall into is rationalizing the truth. That means we take something God has made clear and try to explain it away so we can do what we already want to do. We may dress it up with good-sounding reasons, but deep down we are trying to make truth fit our desires…
My heart is heavy when I think about how many sincere Christians have placed so much hope in people, political parties, and movements that promise to protect faith but may slowly pull our hearts away from Christ. I believe many who are drawn to Christian nationalism truly want to honor God and defend what they believe is right. But love…
Billy Graham saw something many people are still arguing about today: faith can be a powerful force for good, but it can also be misused when it becomes tied too closely to political power. In 1981, Graham warned, “I don’t want to see religious bigotry in any form. It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious…
There is a difference between bringing faith into public life and using faith as a weapon. The gospel has always carried public implications: it calls people toward truth, mercy, justice, humility, repentance, and love of neighbor (Micah 6:8; Matthew 22:37–40). But when the gospel is reduced to a political slogan, a racial shield, or a tool for religious control, it…
Joshua’s words, “Choose this day whom you will serve,” have always struck me as both a challenge and an invitation. They are not the words of a leader forcing obedience from a people; they are the words of a faithful servant of God placing the truth plainly before them. Service to God cannot be reduced to habit, tradition, or outward…
