The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, and we can anticipate protests over prayer having a role in the official life of government.  But this is nothing new.  In fact, this is the very manner in which our nation began.

A Series of Conversations with Dr. Jerry Newcombe, co-author of George Washington's Sacred Fire. Dr. Newcombe serves as the senior producer and as an on-air host and a columnist for D. James Kennedy Ministries and also hosts a weekly radio program called “Vocal Point” on GraceNetRadio.

The lowly penny and the $5 bill are dedicated to the quintessential American icon, Abraham Lincoln. Our 16th President ironically preserved the Union through the catastrophic carnage of the Civil War.

When Easter Sunday arrives, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.  In a sense, for believers every Sunday is Easter Sunday as it is the Lord’s Day—the day to worship Christ and celebrate the crucified Savior’s resurrection from the dead to save sinners. 

Everyone wants Martin Luther King Jr. on their side these days. You can see this in how people use his titles.  If you’re a scholar, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. works.  If you’re a churchman, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is better. If you’re a seminarian, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. seems right.

On this Presidents’ Day, one of many American traditions we owe to George Washington, let’s reflect on another tradition he established – the farewell address.

The artistry of a statesman’s farewell is an American tradition. What can we learn by what is, and isn't, in a Farewell Address?

What are America's "Judeo-Christian" roots? What does that term even mean anymore? Is it relevant in today's 211st centuray pluralistic world?

Historically Americans have given equal respect to both the flag and the National Anthem either through standing for the Pledge of Allegiance or for the singing of our National Anthem. 21st century America seems to be conflicted about these conventions.

To Vote or not to Vote? Six Biblical Principles to Consider Before you Stay home on Election Day