John Quincy Adams and an American Reminder
By Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern On March 25, 2026, Dr. Ruth Wisse delivered the Jefferson Lecture for the National Endowment for the Humanities. Being invited to offer this address is the highest honor the federal government bestows for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities. Her talk, “A Message from the Blue and White in the Red, White, and Blue,” offered…
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John Quincy Adams and an American Reminder
By Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern On March 25, 2026, Dr. Ruth Wisse delivered the Jefferson Lecture for the National Endowment for the Humanities. Being invited to offer this address is the highest honor the federal government bestows for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities. Her talk, “A Message from the Blue and White in the Red, White, and Blue,” offered…
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Celebrating 210 Years of Ministry at American Bible Society
On May 11, we celebrate 210 years of ministry at American Bible Society—a milestone made possible through God’s unwavering provision and our faithful partners. What began as a bold vision to see God’s Word translated into every language for every nation has grown far beyond what our founders imagined. From translation and Scripture distribution to Bible-based trauma healing programs and…
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7 Ways to Pray for America on National Day of Prayer 2026
Since 1952, believers across America have joined together on National Day of Prayer to intercede for our nation, just as the Bible guides us to do (1 Timothy 2:1–4). It’s a day of repentance and intercession that has helped unify leaders, churches, and families for 75 years. The theme for 2026 is “Glorify God Among the Nations—Seeking Him in All…
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President (Moses)’s Day?
While Presidents’ Day officially celebrates George Washington’s birthday, it’s the perfect occasion to note the impact on the American story of another seminal figure—Moses, who has served as an inspiration to Commanders in Chief since our country’s earliest days. The Founders and the Exodus from England On May 17, 1776, on which the Continental Congress held a “day of Humiliation,…
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Abigail Adams: Woman of Valor
“Her price was indeed above rubies,” is how John Quincy Adams, America’s sixth president, mourned his mother, Abigail (1744–1818) in his diary upon her death. His reference to the description of the “Woman of Valor” in Proverbs 31:10 was apt. After all, Abigail’s life had been steeped in Scripture. The future second First Lady was born on November 22, 1744,…
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Teddy’s Ten Commandments: The Core of President Theodore Roosevelt’s Approach to Life and Government
In 1899, New York Governor Teddy Roosevelt offered advice for the students at Mount Pleasant Military Academy. The legendary leader of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, known as the Rough Riders, drew from a rather surprising source—the revelation at the foot of another mountain, Sinai, three thousand years prior. “I urge you to have the widest toleration in…
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