America

Once a year on the first Thursday of May, Christians gather together to pray for our nation. It’s the National Day of Prayer, a day set aside for America to seek God in faith and unity. t’s easy to pray generically and ask God to bless America. From reading the Bible, we know and understand God loves the details of our lives. Our Heavenly Father wants us to live in a continual attitude of prayer. Here are ten prayer starters to spark your prayer life during the National Day of Prayer:

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America has now had 46 presidents in its history. Most of these men have been at least nominally Christian, and none have declared themselves atheists. Each President's Day, many Americans think back to the leaders we have had throughout the few centuries since the country's founding. A few presidents particularly stand out for their Christian faith and how they relied on God in times of personal and national crisis. It may be inspiring to read how these men knew that while they themselves had a great deal of power, they too knew who the ultimate authority was and knew they could only succeed in their responsibilities through His guidance.

Here are eight presidents who are particularly noteworthy examples of men of character and faith.

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According to Barna, nearly 72 percent of churches don’t look to the Bible as their final source of authority and direction. No wonder America is crumbling from within; the foundation is deteriorating. The reality is that there is only one solution and it has not changed for thousands of years. 

In his recent sermon, Grace Community Church pastor John MacArthur preached a sobering message suggesting that it may be too late for America to be saved because the nation is already under God's judgment.

As much as we wanted an administration that is less hostile to Christ and His bride, could it be that God is giving us a rude awakening in order to usher in a great awakening?

According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, Chick-fil-A is, for the sixth year in a row, America's favorite fast-food restaurant.

Franklin Graham said in a recent interview with The Christian Post, that America is "crumbling" and only God can fix it.

Over recent generations, we have replaced European kings by enthroning ourselves. The problem is, we were never intended to flourish as kings of our own kingdoms.

While Americans are concerned with terrorism, and rightly so, there is a greater threat from within. We are witnessing the rapid deterioration of a nation before our eyes. We have become one nation “above” God, rather than under God.

Some 88 percent of Jewish Americans believe that anti-Semitism is a problem in America. According to data, anti-Semitism in the U.S. from by 57 percent in 2017. Additionally, in the last five years, around half of all Jewish American young people have experienced anti-Semitism.