may God bless America!

Save on 100 Bible Verses that Made America and other favorite patriotic books for Independence Day (and every day)! A Prayer for Our Nation The Lord your God will bless you just as He promised you. — Deuteronomy 15:6   Born in a poor Russian Jewish ghetto, Irving Berlin immigrated to America with his parents when he was five, settling in New York's Lower East Side. He became one of the most prolific American songwriters in history.   In 1918 he originally wrote "God Bless America," and he revised it in 1938 as war and the Nazis were threatening Europe. The lyric takes the form of a prayer for God's blessing and peace for the nation.   Singer Kate Smith introduced the revised "God Bless America" during her radio broadcast on Armistice Day (now called Veteran's Day) 1938, and the song was an immediate hit. Even now it is considered an unofficial national anthem of the United States.   While the storm clouds gather far across the sea, Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free, Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer. God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with the light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam, God bless America, my home sweet home.   Patriot's Prayer I pray, Almighty God, that You will continue to bless America. May we, also Lord, be a blessing to You — and let that blessing begin with me.   Patriot's Promise Hear the promise of Psalm 29:11 The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.   Excerpted with permission from In God We Still Trust by Richard Lee, copyright Richard Lee.   * * *   Your Turn   Happy Independence Day to all in our American community! Today, let's pray for the nations we live in, for peace, for blessings, and that we would be a blessing to all around us as well! Come share your thoughts with us on our blog. We would love to hear from you!  INDEPENDENCE DAY SALE TODAY ONLY! Save an extra $5 off your total purchase of $30 or more with code JULY5 at checkout valid through 06/04/21 until 11:59 pm CST.    Shop now these patriotic reader favorites...   100 BIBLE VERSES THAT MADE AMERICA: Defining Moments That Shaped Our Enduring Foundation of Faith   by Robert J. Morgan     Softcover Regular: $19.99 Sale: $11.99 (40% off) Buy Now Esteemed author Robert J. Morgan explores 100 Bible verses that powerfully affected our leaders during defining moments in American history and reflects upon what these verses mean for us as a nation today.   The Bible has played an essential role in American history, from the Mayflower to modern times — America's moral and intellectual foundation: a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105). While not every founding father was a Christian, each was knowledgeable of the Bible. And while none of them was perfect, many embraced a deep faith in the unfailing Word of God.   Again and again specific Bible verses and crucial biblical lessons have impacted critical moments and influenced the American way of life. 100 Bible Verses That Made America is a biblical tour of American history, a powerful and intimate exploration of our country's founders, leaders, and seminal moments that laid the foundation for the formation of our country. As a nation, we've never needed the reassurances of Scripture more than we do today! SEEING GOD IN AMERICA: Devotions from 100 Favorite Places Hardcover Regular Price: $16.99 Sale Price: $11.89 (30% off) Buy Now Where is your favorite place in America?   Spanning our country's fifty states, here are 100 favorite places to visit and see up close the miraculous work of God as well as man-made masterpieces. Each devotion includes a short devotion and prayer, nurturing gratitude and peace so often lost in the busyness of life. Beautiful photography of accompanies many devotions.   If you love to travel or dream of traveling, this devotional will take you to places grand or quaint, serene or adventurous. In every corner of America, you can find the handiwork of our amazing and creative God.   Shop now to save 50% off       BE THE PEOPLE: A Call to Reclaim America's Faith and Promise by Carol M. Swain, PhD     Softcover Regular: $19.99 Sale: $13.99 (30% off) Buy Now Be the People is an insightful analysis of the forces of deception rapidly reshaping America's morals, social policies, and culture, with a call to specific action, written by a thoughtful and courageous Christian social scientist on the front lines of today's issues.   Cultural elites in the media, academia, and politics are daily deceiving millions of Americans into passively supporting policies that are detrimental to the nation and their own best interest. Although some Americans can see through the smokescreen, they feel powerless to redirect the forces inside and outside government that radically threaten cherished values and principles.   Drawing on her training in political science and law, Dr. Swain thoughtfully examines the religious significance of the founding of our nation and the deceptions that have infiltrated our daily lives and now threaten traditional families, unborn children, and members of various racial and ethnic groups — as well as national sovereignty itself — and provides action points for the people of this country to make the political system more responsive. GOD'S PROMISES FOR THE AMERICAN PATRIOT by Richard Lee | Jack Countryman   This $2.99 booklet is perfect for buying in bulk to give to everyone at your 4th of July Parties!     Softcover Regular Price: $4.99 Sale Price: $2.99 (40% off) Buy Now Embark on a journey to understand what God has done for America and who we are as a nation.   A new wave of American patriots and their fervor for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are reminiscent to that of over 200 years ago.  In response, God's Promises® for the American Patriot combines historical facts about our forefathers with promises from God's Word, giving a powerful look at the importance of Biblical values and how they affect the fabric of our constitution.  It's both inspiring and educational and is sure to fuel the passion of many Christian patriots across the globe.   Shop now to get for just $2.99 each... AMERICA'S RELIGIOUS HISTORY: Faith, Politics, and the Shaping of a Nation by Thomas Kidd     Religion, race, and American history. America's Religious History is an up-to-date, narrative-based introduction to the unique role of faith in American history. Moving beyond present-day polemics to understand the challenges and nuances of our religious past, leading historian Thomas S. Kidd interweaves religious history and key events from the larger story of American history, including: The Great Awakening The American Revolution Slavery and the Civil War Civil rights and church-state controversy Immigration, religious diversity, and the culture wars Useful for both classroom and personal study, America's Religious History provides a balanced, authoritative assessment of how faith has shaped American life and politics. 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