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US plays Belgium after Balogun’s suspension is overturned Jul 07, 2026

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After the US men’s national soccer team controversy over Folarin Balogun’s suspension, every side had reason to protest what happened. There is something intrinsic in human nature that wants the world to be fair when we think we lose unfairly—but we don’t feel the same indignation when we win. This points us back to the five words in the Declaration of Independence that changed history: “all men are created equal.” Yet only when Jesus gives us a “new heart” can we love each other as he loves us, embracing the equality of all people and healing the racial, social, economic, and political divisions that threaten our future.

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A profound speech about America’s past and future Jul 06, 2026

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As America celebrated our 250th birthday with “Pomp and Parade,” Carly Fiorina asked a question that speaks to our nation’s future: “Do we still have what it takes?” America is unique in that it was not founded on ethnicity, territory, or religion, but on the idea that “all men are created equal.” Yet while we embrace that principle, we struggle to live it out because it requires a degree of selfless love that humans cannot produce on our own. Only when we submit to God’s Spirit can he produce in us the agape love that empowers us to transform our lives, our relationships, and our nation.

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Iran targets Christians as fear of US fades: Did our Founding Fathers sin by rebelling against the king? Jul 03, 2026

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Iran has ranked among the top ten nations for Christian persecution every year since the Open Doors “World Watch List” began in 1993. As the Iranian government moves to confiscate St. Peter Evangelical Church—the nation’s oldest Protestant church—we’re reminded that believers there continue to face imprisonment, surveillance, and threats for their faith. As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, their story raises a question worth revisiting: What does it mean to submit to governing authorities while following God above all? The conversation needs to start by going to God in prayer, remembering that he has a plan for our country and for each of us—but we’ll never know what it is if we begin by assuming it’s up to us to figure it out.

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Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Ryan Denison. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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Why John Adams thought July 2 was Independence Day Jul 02, 2026

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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the story of our nation's birth reminds us that July 4 marked not the beginning of independence, but the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence after months of debate and years of sacrifice. The signers knew they were committing an act of treason, yet John Adams believed “the End is more than worth all the Means.” Today, we reflect on why no human declaration can change the human heart, why democracy depends on “religion and morality,” and why the future of our nation depends on the personal transformation only Christ can bring.

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Supreme Court rules on transgender athletes in girls’ sports Jul 01, 2026

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The US Supreme Court handed down a ruling Tuesday rejecting President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship and another upholding state restrictions on transgender athletes. However, the Court’s ruling on transgender athletes does not end the controversy. The justices determined that states can constitutionally ban biological boys from girls’ sports teams, not that they must. As our nation nears its 250th birthday, this issue points to a factor that was foundational to our founding and remains vital to our future. Those of us who benefit from those who bravely founded America now have an obligation to emulate their choice. If the nation they birthed is to flourish in the generations to come, you and I will need to serve its people in courageous ways.

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A win and three losses for President Trump at Supreme Court Jun 30, 2026

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The US Supreme Court handed down several major decisions this week, once again demonstrating a uniquely American principle: ours is “a government of laws, not of men.” As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we can be grateful for the freedom of religion our Founders enshrined as our “first freedom.” But freedom of religion is transformative only if we choose a transformative religion. Today, we consider why the gospel is good news only if it is news—and why we must not fail to share this message wherever we can, with whomever we can, however we can.

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Ranch dressing, the World Cup, and America250 Jun 29, 2026

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Ranch dressing, the World Cup, and America250: What makes America unique, and what Americans need most

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As America’s 250th anniversary nears, patriotism is the order of the day. Amid stories celebrating our nation, one surprising symbol has emerged: ranch dressing, now beloved by visitors from around the world and described as “a face of the nation.” It’s a fitting picture of the “multicultural miracle” that is America. But today we consider how the same spirit of self-reliance that helped shape our nation can also keep us from God’s best, and why self-reliance may be popular religion but spiritual suicide.

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Stress on San Andreas Fault at thousand-year high Jun 26, 2026

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Rescuers in Venezuela worked through the night Friday to save hundreds trapped in rubble and find thousands more missing in the aftermath of Wednesday’s earthquakes. What happened there could happen here: New research warns that stress on Southern California’s San Andreas and San Jacinto fault lines has reached the highest level in a thousand years, putting the region in a “critically loaded” state that could cause a large, multi-fault earthquake. Whether you and I live in an earthquake zone or not, we need hope that sustains our hearts in hazardous days. I found such encouragement recently in an unexpected place.

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Soccer players glorify Jesus on the biggest stage in sports Jun 25, 2026

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After America’s World Cup victory over Australia last Friday, Christian Pulisic shared a photo on Instagram showing several US players gathered in a circle on the field, their heads bowed in prayer. His teammate Mark McKenzie responded by referencing Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 and its reminder that “a threefold cord is not quickly broken” (v. 12). However, such faith is no guarantee that Christians will not suffer and struggle as do others. If faith does not protect us from trials, what good is it? You may be facing challenges today for which your faith does not seem relevant. You may even be suffering because of your faith. If not today, perhaps tomorrow. Today, let’s respond with wisdom that leads to the hope our hearts need most.

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Would it be good for society if more people were religious? Jun 24, 2026

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According to a recent Gallup poll, 65 percent of US adults say it would be positive for society if more Americans were religious. With all the bad news in the news, including a “nightmare” shooting in Montreal, a deadly heat wave in Europe, and the rising threat of AI-fueled cyberattacks, surely being more religious would be good for humanity. But is this true? Clearly, while most Americans think “religion” is a good thing, this sentiment is true or false depending on the specific religion in view. Today, we explore the fact that if evangelical Christians are to persuade Americans that our religion is best for them, then we must first demonstrate that it is best for us.

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