Faith. History. Culture.
Everything you wanted to know about Christian-American life, history, and tradition.
Christian Community in the Digital Age: How Online Faith Is Changing the Church
Online Christian community has grown dramatically — but does it replace the local church? We explore what digital faith communities offer, where they fall short, and how Christians can use both well.
Faith and Patriotism: What It Means to Be a Christian American in 2026
What does it mean to be a Christian American in 2026? As the relationship between faith and national identity grows more complicated, we explore what genuine Christian patriotism looks like.
The Sermon on the Mount in Modern Life: Practical Applications for Today
The Sermon on the Mount is the most radical piece of practical ethics in history. Here's how its core teachings apply to the way we actually live and work in 2026.
Easter 2026: The Resurrection and What It Means for Christian Faith Today
An honest reflection on the central event of Christianity and why it still matters.
Holy Week 2026: A Guide to Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter
Understanding the Christian calendar's most sacred week.
Holy Week 2026: What Each Day From Palm Sunday to Easter Actually Means
Holy Week is the most sacred week in the Christian calendar. Here is what each day commemorates, from the triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the resurrection.
Christian Faith and American Culture: Finding the Balance That Actually Works
How do you live out a genuine Christian faith in a culture that moves fast and values different things? Here is the honest conversation.
The History of Easter: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Celebration
Easter is the most important day in Christianity, but its traditions have been shaped by centuries of history, culture, and adaptation. Here is where it all comes from.
Christian Hymns That Shaped American History
From 'Amazing Grace' to 'Battle Hymn of the Republic,' Christian hymns have been woven into the fabric of American life, protest, and identity for centuries.
Faith and Family: How to Pass Down Christian Values in a Secular World
Raising children with a living faith in an increasingly secular culture is one of the central challenges facing Christian families today. Here is what actually works.
The Sermon on the Mount Explained: What Jesus Actually Said About Money, Power, and Enemies
The Sermon on the Mount is the most famous speech in human history. Most people have never actually read it. Here is what it says and why it is still radical.
Christmas Around the World: How Christians Celebrate Differently Across Cultures
Christmas is a global holiday, but how it is celebrated varies dramatically across cultures and Christian traditions. Here is what Christmas looks like around the world.
What the Sermon on the Mount Actually Means for Your Monday Morning
Jesus's most famous teaching was not delivered to theologians. It was delivered to ordinary people with ordinary problems. Here is what it actually says to you, this week.
Christian Community in 2026: How Faith Connects in the Digital Age
Church attendance has shifted. Online community has exploded. What does genuine Christian community look like when so much of life happens on a screen?
Grace Under Pressure: What Christianity Teaches About Hard Times
Job loss, grief, illness, failure. Christianity has specific things to say about suffering that are worth knowing before you need them.
The History of Christian Holidays in America
How European Christian traditions became distinctly American celebrations -- and what got added along the way.
Faith and Freedom: Deism vs. Christianity in the American Founding
The Founders are claimed by both sides of every religion debate. The actual history is more nuanced and more interesting than either version.
Why Christian Merch Doesn't Have to Be Boring
For too long, faith-forward design meant clip art crosses and uninspired slogans. Here's the case for Christian merch that's actually worth wearing.
The Lost Art of Sabbath: Why Rest Is a Radical Act in 2026
God rested on the seventh day. He did not rest because he was tired. He rested because rest is sacred — and the tradition that took this seriously may have been onto something we desperately need.
Faith and Work: How Christian Professionals Navigate the Modern Workplace
Ethics, leadership, purpose, and the daily reality of being a person of faith in a professional environment. What does it actually look like to integrate Christian belief with a career?
How Christian Americans Lead in Community Service
Food banks, disaster relief, addiction recovery, mentorship. Faith-based organizations do an enormous share of the community service work in America. Here is the data and the stories behind it.
15 Bible Verses Americans Turn to in Hard Times
Job loss, grief, fear, illness, uncertainty. Here are 15 Bible verses that real people reach for when life gets hard, with context for each one and why it has endured.
Grace Under Fire: What the Bible Says About Getting Through the Hardest Year of Your Life
Job lost everything. Paul wrote from prison. David hid in caves. The Bible is not a document produced by people who had it easy, and what it says to people who are suffering is specific and serious.
What the Founding Fathers Actually Believed: Faith in Their Own Words
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin are often claimed by both sides of the religion debate. Here is what they actually believed, drawn from their own letters, speeches, and journals.
Christmas vs the Holidays: What Christians Actually Celebrate
Every December brings the familiar debate. Here is what Christians are actually celebrating and why the distinction matters -- or maybe doesn't.
What Is Advent? A Guide for Everyone
Advent is the four-week season before Christmas. Here is what it is, where it comes from, and how Christians and non-Christians alike observe it.
The Lord's Prayer: A Line-by-Line Breakdown
The most prayed prayer in Christian history. Here is what each line actually means and where it comes from.
American Gospel: How Music Shaped Christian Culture in the US
From colonial psalms to gospel choirs to contemporary worship, music has always been central to American Christianity. Here is the story.
Being a Christian-American: Faith and Identity in Modern America
What does it mean to be Christian and American in 2025? A look at identity, culture, and what it means to hold both seriously.
Famous Christian Americans Who Shaped This Country
From the founders to civil rights leaders to cultural icons, Christian Americans have shaped every chapter of the American story.
The History of Christianity in America
From the first colonial settlements to the present day, Christianity has been woven into the fabric of American life. Here is the full story.
What Is Easter and Why Does It Matter?
Easter is the most important holiday in the Christian calendar. Here is what it actually means, where the traditions come from, and why Christians celebrate it every spring.