From its earliest days, the United States has looked to prayer during times of peace and crisis, prosperity and need. That tradition was formalized in the modern era through the …
National Day of Prayer history Read More
The story of the Pilgrims and Puritans is one of religious longing, spiritual courage, and the deep desire to worship God in freedom and truth. These early settlers didn’t come …
Pilgrims and Puritans’ religious motivations Read More
When American astronauts ventured beyond Earth’s atmosphere and into the vast unknown of space, they carried more than scientific equipment and mission plans—they often carried faith. From the earliest missions …
God and the U.S. space program (e.g., astronaut prayers) Read More
The intersection of Evangelical Christianity and American politics has profoundly shaped the nation’s identity, public policy, and cultural discourse. Though Evangelicals have existed since the early days of the republic, …
Evangelical Movements and Politics Read More
When the stock market crashed in October 1929, plunging the United States into the Great Depression, the country entered one of its darkest economic chapters. Over the next decade, unemployment …
Faith During the Great Depression (2) Read More
The Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash of 1929 and lasted through much of the 1930s, was a time of unprecedented economic despair in the United States. …
Faith during the Great Depression Read More
Long before America had a national school system, it had churches and families who believed that education was not just an intellectual pursuit—but a moral and spiritual responsibility. The foundation …
Religious roots of American education Read More
From George Washington to modern presidents, references to God and religious themes have echoed through the speeches of American leaders. These invocations have not only reflected the personal faith of …
God in presidential speeches Read More
The expansion into the American West during the 19th century is one of the most iconic chapters in U.S. history—filled with tales of adventure, hardship, and hope. While often remembered …
The role of faith in the settlement of the American West Read More
The story of Native American spirituality and its interactions with Christianity is one of deep complexity—marked by both profound conflict and surprising harmony. Long before European settlers arrived in North …
Native American spirituality and its interactions with Christianity Read More