Tag: America
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Why Does the National Anthem End with a Question? (It Doesn’t.)We Just Don’t Sing the Whole Song.
When Americans rise to sing The Star-Spangled Banner before a game, a ceremony, or a national event, most can anticipate its final dramatic note: “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”—with a rising intonation that ends in a question mark. But few pause to consider: why would our national anthem…
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Missionary to America: Fulfilling the Great Commission at Home
When we hear the word missionary, our minds often drift to far-off countries, remote villages, and people groups with unfamiliar languages and customs. We imagine packing bags, boarding planes, and crossing oceans for the sake of the gospel. And indeed, that is a noble and vital calling. But what if God is calling you to…
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Faithful Allegiance: Honoring Service Without Idolizing the Nation
In America, we honor those who serve in the armed forces. And rightly so. Men and women in uniform willingly put themselves in harm’s way to protect others. They exhibit courage, discipline, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to a cause greater than themselves. These are virtues the Christian faith also upholds—though expressed in a different…
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