Gateways to Better Education has a wonderful free online resource available for families to use this summer. Their family devotional, Faith of Our Fathers: Family Devotions from the Words of America's Founding Fathers, includes stories and quotes from our founding fathers that show the powerful influence of Christianity on these unique individuals and as a result on our country. The resource is available at go gateways dot org.

As we approach July Fourth and anticipate celebrating our nation’s birthday, reflecting as a family on our founders is both instructive and inspirational. Understanding what was important to them, what motivated them, what centered them gives us insights that make us appreciate more this unique country that God has blessed us with