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• The Founders Meant to Keep Government Out of the Church, Not God Out of the Government

  The 4th of July makes us think of our independence and freedoms. But when our Founders came up with the First Amendment, were they trying to keep government free from religion? Or religion free from government?  

• America's First Chaplain and His First Prayer at the Continental Congress: 'Dependent Only on Thee'

  As America celebrates its 250th birthday, many are taking time to focus on foundational moments. But there's a pivotal moment that's not often talked about. It's a powerful prayer to Jesus Christ that came at a crucial time in history, and it's worth rediscovering. 

• 'Our Flag Was Still There': The True Story of the Family That Saved the Star Spangled Banner

  As we celebrate our country's independence and freedom, there's perhaps no greater symbol than the American flag, often called the Star Spangled Banner. Today, the original flag, which served as the inspiration for Francis Scott Key and the National Anthem, sits in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. and how it got there is an interesting story.

• Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Win Delaware Case as States Try to 'Silence, Censor, and Shut Down'

  Delaware's attorney general has agreed to accept a court order that permanently prohibits state officials from enforcing a law that targeted pro-life pregnancy centers.

• Faith Takes Center Stage at The Great American State Fair on the National Mall

  As celebrations marking America's 250th birthday begin across the country, the National Mall became the backdrop for a day of Christian worship, prayer, and patriotic celebration.

• 3,000 Walk Boston's Freedom Trail, Thanking Jesus Christ for His Body Broken

  Three-thousand followers of Christ gathered recently at Boston Common, where Archbishop Richard Henning honored the Eucharist and prayed the Lord's Prayer while walking through the state's most historical sites.

• 1 Year After the Camp Mystic Flood, 3 Fathers Trust in God Despite Unimaginable Loss

  One year after one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history swept through Camp Mystic in Central Texas, the fathers of three young girls who lost their lives are sharing their stories of grief, faith, and hope.

• Famous TikTok Tarot Card Reader Finds Jesus, Deletes All Occult Content

  "Alex Reads Tarot" was HUGE on TikTok with nearly one million followers! The only problem was... she was promoting an occult activity. Now she has revealed she's ditching the tarot cards after coming to faith in Jesus, and she's going viral again, for all the right reasons!

• High Court Issues Major Ruling on Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports

  The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that could shape the future of women's sports across the United States.

• Texas Approves Bible-Infused Reading Plan for Public Schools

  The Texas State Board of Education has approved a Bible-infused public-school reading list. The revised literature curriculum, which was approved June 26th in a 9-5 vote, will apply to grades K-12 starting in 2030. 

• From Wildfires to Flash Flooding, Deadly US Weather Extremes Kill at Least 7

  Deadly weather extremes are wreaking havoc in the western U.S. where dozens of major wildfires are burning due to hot, dry conditions. Three firefighters have died in a blaze. 

• Ex-Gay Man's Life Radically Transformed by Jesus

  Arch Kennedy, an author and former meteorologist, once lived a gay lifestyle before an encounter with Jesus changed everything.

• Undercover Cop Leads Cartel Member to Christ, Reveals Powerful Stories

  For decades, an undercover narcotics officer also worked as a pastor — an intermingling of law enforcement and faith. Dale Sutherland’s story is a fascinating and dynamic journey.

• United Methodist Church Rejects Asbury Seminary, Which Has Historical Ties to Nearby Revival

  A Christian seminary with close ties to a launching point for an outpouring of the Spirit of God across American campuses has been rejected by the United Methodist Church (UMC).

• 'Freedom 250': Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence

  For this year's Independence Day, Freedom 250 will present "Salute to America," celebrating America's 250th anniversary with elaborate storytelling, patriotic performances, and the largest firework show in history. 

• Coffee Shop Bans Jewish Lawmaker for Israel Support

  A Brooklyn-based café is in hot water after publicly shaming a Jewish lawmaker.

• America's First Transgender Lawmaker Going to Prison for 33 Years for Sex Crimes Against Children

  The nation's first known transgender lawmaker has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of children and has been sentenced to 33 years in prison. 

• Hey, Dads: Father's Day Can Be Every Day

  Father's Day is one day out of the whole year. And dads need to be trying every day of the year. Don't get me wrong. It's nice to be recognized. It's nice to feel special! But being a father is about consistent, intentional presence in the life of your family and children. 

• Vietnam Hero Awarded Medal of Honor: How 'Ripley at the Bridge' Called on Jesus for Strength

  A U.S. Marine colonel, famously known as "Ripley at the bridge," was posthumously awarded the nation's highest military award Thursday.  

• A Story of Hearing God's Voice and Racial Reconciliation that Was Centuries in the Making

  On this Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, we're rediscovering a story of racial reconciliation that was centuries in the making.