This spring, I'm going to be taking my family to Washington DC for a vacation. This was months in the making. It started as a conversation. my wife: "where do you want to go for spring break?" me: "i don't know." her: "we can try to find somewhere with a beach, or we can take a trip to somewhere like DC. I want the kids to see it." me: "sure. Ok. DC it is."

All that to say that I was going with the flow and didn't have much interest in DC at the time. But as the time has drawn closer, I find myself more and more excited to experience this country's heritage. Thanks to David Barton and Wallbuilders.com, I have been educated more about the country that I take for granted. I am being schooled in the history that forms the foundation for our nation. And what I'm finding is that the strength of our nation comes from each individual's trust in God.  Furthermore, our nation was birthed out of people whose character was significantly shaped by the work of Jesus Christ in their lives.

I have been encountering many examples of great cultural change or innovation stemming from christian influences in our history.  For example, did you know that "a refuge of Bible study and prayer for young men seeking escape from the hazards of life on the streets."  This organization, which provides wonderful services to countless families, was birthed out of a young man's conviction that God's influence can save people.  We are blessed by this organization every time we play or watch basketball or volleyball.