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xplore how America's Founding Fathers understood natural law, biblical morality, and the Christian faith as essential foundations for preserving liberty, self-government, and the future of the republic

July 2026

July 2026

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Cover Feature

Page 32

Ed Vitagliano

Foundations from the past

Commentary

Page 4

Tim Wildmon

A homeland whose God is the Lord

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, reflect on the biblical principles, moral foundations, and enduring faith that shaped the nation—and the hope for its future through a return to God.

Prayers

Page 7

Matthew White

A prayer for religious liberty

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving, honoring God's providence, religious liberty, and the enduring freedom to worship and proclaim the gospel.

Religious Liberty

Page 8

Stephen McDowell

American exceptionalism

Explore how America's biblical founding principles fostered liberty, prosperity, and exceptionalism—and why returning to those values is presented as essential to the nation's future.

Religious Liberty

Page 11

Jordan Chamblee

The pilgrims and America's gospel foundations

Discover how the Pilgrims' Christian faith, sacrificial love, and commitment to advancing the gospel helped shape America's earliest foundations as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.

Prayers

Page 13

Jeff Schreve

A prayer for the sanctity of human life

Pray for the protection of unborn children, compassion for mothers, healing after abortion, and the hope and forgiveness found through Jesus Christ.

Sanctity of Human Life

Page 14

M.D. Perkins

Human

Explore how the biblical doctrine of the image of God provides the foundation for human dignity, family, and morality amid today's cultural debates over identity, technology, and the future of America.

Sanctity of Human Life

Page 16

Jenna Ellis

Imago Dei

Discover how the biblical doctrine of the image of God shaped America's founding principles and why it remains essential to defending human dignity, life, and liberty from conception to natural death.

Prayers

Page 19

Buddy Smith

A prayer for evangelism and discipleship

Pray for repentance, revival, and spiritual awakening as God renews His church, strengthens pastors, unites believers, and empowers His people to proclaim the gospel.

Evangelism & Discipleship

Page 20

Peter A. Lillback

Pastors, patriots nation builders

Discover how faithful pastors and the historic Black-Robed Regiment helped shape America's founding, defend religious liberty, and continue to influence the nation's future through biblical leadership.

Evangelism & Discipleship

Page 22

Dr. Alex McFarland

A gift to America

As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover why spiritual awakening, prayer, and personal repentance are the most meaningful gifts believers can offer the nation.

Prayers

Page 25

Jeff Chamblee

A prayer for marriage & family

Pray for stronger marriages, godly parenting, healed families, and the protection of the home as you seek God's wisdom, grace, and guidance for every generation.

Marriage & Family

Page 26

Abraham Hamilton III

Front line

Discover why God established the family as His first institution and how biblical parenting, discipleship, and a biblical worldview are essential to preserving both the church and the nation.

Marriage & Family

Page 29

Dr. Jessica Peck

America's collective legacy

As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, discover how faith, gratitude, sacrifice, and intentional family discipleship can help preserve the nation's legacy of religious liberty for future generations.

Prayers

Page 31

Wesley Wildmon

A prayer for morality

Offer a heartfelt prayer of repentance for America, asking God for mercy, forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and a return to the biblical truths that bring lasting blessing.

Prayers

Page 37

Dr. Ray Rooney, Jr.

A prayer for stewardship

Pray for the humility and wisdom to faithfully steward God's gifts, honor Him with every blessing, and use America's freedoms to advance His kingdom and glory.

Stewardship

Page 38

Matthew White

Endorsing evil by staying silent

Explore William Federer's case that Christians are called to engage the culture, reject the sin of silence, and faithfully influence society through biblical conviction and civic responsibility.

Stewardship

Page 40

Walker Wildmon

That which God has entrusted

Discover how biblical stewardship extends beyond finances to faithfully managing God's gifts through discipleship, citizen engagement, and advancing His kingdom for future generations.

Commentary

Page 44

M.D. Perkins

The way is clear

Written in the voice of Don Wildmon, this reflection on America's 250th anniversary calls Christians to reject secular humanism, embrace repentance, and seek national renewal through a return to God.

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