As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026—the semiquincentennial marking a quarter-millennium since the Declaration of Independence—Americans are being called to a profound moment of national reflection, gratitude, and spiritual recommitment. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will host Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving. This free, all-day gathering invites citizens from every background to

In an era when many feel the foundations of our nation are shaking, a new film arrives like a thunderclap from the past. A Great Awakening, released today in theaters nationwide to coincide with America's approaching 250th anniversary, stands as one of the most inspiring and thought-provoking historical dramas I've seen in years. Directed by Joshua Enck and produced by Sight & Sound Films, this PG-13 epic (running 2 hours 9 minutes) doesn't just recount history—it revives the