https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/rss.xml Articles and videos about the United States, America, and American Christianity Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Mon, 25 May 2026 19:55:50 -0400 https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/what-are-the-dangers-of-christian-nationalism.html https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/what-are-the-dangers-of-christian-nationalism.html Greg Grandchamp https://www.crosswalk.com/author/greg-grandchamp/ As followers of Christ, we are called to live differently than the rest of the world. We are called to grace, not hate. We are called to love others – even those with whom we disagree. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:00 -0500 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/a-presidents-day-story-for-the-ages-george-washington-and-the-italian-painter-who-honored-him.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/a-presidents-day-story-for-the-ages-george-washington-and-the-italian-painter-who-honored-him.html Lee Habeeb https://www.crosswalk.com/author/lee-habeeb/ Discover the extraordinary connection between America's Cincinnatus, George Washington, and the Italian immigrant artist Constantino Brumidi, whose breathtaking frescoes adorn the U.S. Capitol. Explore how Brumidi's masterpiece, the "Apotheosis of Washington," immortalized the nation's founding father and the ideals he represented. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/guest-commentary/23-great-presidential-quotes-to-remind-us-of-what-keeps-america-free.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/guest-commentary/23-great-presidential-quotes-to-remind-us-of-what-keeps-america-free.html Debbie McDaniel https://www.crosswalk.com/author/debbie-mcdaniel/ Thankful today for the freedom we have in our nation, the belief on which we were founded, and for His Truth that sets us free... Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:50:42 -0500 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/scriptures-to-pray-over-our-leaders-this-presidents-day.html https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/scriptures-to-pray-over-our-leaders-this-presidents-day.html Whitney Hopler https://www.crosswalk.com/author/whitney-hopler/ The President’s Day holiday is an important time to pray for our government leaders – not just our president, but all the people who work in leadership positions at every level of government – national, state, and local – throughout the United States. It’s easy to pray for leaders we admire or agree with. It’s much harder to pray for leaders who frustrate us, disappoint us, or make decisions we don’t understand. Yet, the Bible is clear that God calls us to pray for all our leaders, whether or not they share our values or earn our approval. Presidents, administration and department leaders, legislators like members of Congress and state assemblies, judges, governors, mayors, school boards, county and city councils, and more all make leadership decisions that affect our communities in ways we see every day. We need to pray for them.When we pray for our leaders, we’re not saying we endorse every policy or decision they make. We’re also not giving up our responsibility to think critically, vote wisely, or speak up when we see leaders make decisions we think are wrong. But whether or not we support the people in charge, they’re leading us, and they need God’s help every day to do so well. Praying for leaders not only helps them do their jobs better, but it also helps us by reminding us that God will send wisdom to our leaders and help them learn and grow in the process. This President’s Day, let’s commit to praying for those who lead us throughout our nation. Here are 5 scriptures to pray over our leaders this President’s Day, along with reflections on what they mean and sample prayers to use.Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/tupungato  Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/ways-to-see-gods-wonder-through-the-olympics.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/ways-to-see-gods-wonder-through-the-olympics.html Whitney Hopler https://www.crosswalk.com/author/whitney-hopler/ Glimpses of God shine through the Olympic Games even brighter than a gold medal. Here are 5 ways to see God’s wonder through the Olympics. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/america-drowning-debt.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/america-drowning-debt.html John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ A right vision of the Gospel of the Kingdom is the better path to forge. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:45:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/guest-commentary/the-spirit-of-tribalism-causing-division-in-america.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/guest-commentary/the-spirit-of-tribalism-causing-division-in-america.html Dr. Dennis Sempebwa https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-dennis-sempebwa/ The loudest voices want loyalty to a side. But the gospel calls us to something far deeper and far more costly. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/how-to-sensitively-talk-to-your-children-about-mass-shootings.html https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/how-to-sensitively-talk-to-your-children-about-mass-shootings.html Brent Rinehart https://www.crosswalk.com/author/brent-rinehart/ How we engage with our children on difficult subjects like mass shootings is critical to their development; it’s vital to shaping in them a godly worldview. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/verses-that-help-us-remember-the-painful-events-of-nine-eleven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/verses-that-help-us-remember-the-painful-events-of-nine-eleven.html Lynette Kittle https://www.crosswalk.com/author/lynette-kittle/ As we once again mark the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, let us turn our hearts to prayer. Today, there are more and more folks who were either too young to remember that day, or were not yet born. Whether you remember or not, these 10 verses can help you pray for our nation, for peace, and for the world to know Jesus. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/a-prayer-to-remember-911.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/a-prayer-to-remember-911.html Meg Bucher https://www.crosswalk.com/author/meg-bucher/ In memory of tragedy, we often ask where God is in all of it. Everchanging and Almighty, God certainly has the power to stop these things from happening. How can the same people God specifically created to love become conduits of pure evil? Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T19:55:50-04:00