"My parents are fallible goofballs like anyone else. But there is something a bit different about the conversations at my dinner table—and something magical and rare about the people leading them."
I find it so incredibly offensive that some musicians don’t even want to celebrate the 250 year birthday of the greatest country on earth. A lot of these people truly haven’t a clue what has been sacrificed for this country or how many Americans gave everything so they could live the lives they do today.
This nation was built and defended by generations willing to fight, bleed, and die for freedom, opportunity, and the ability to speak openly including the freedom to complain about America while benefiting from everything it provides.
Celebrating 250 years should not even be controversial. It’s about honoring the people who built this country, defended it, and kept it standing through every challenge thrown at it.
Loving your country is not a bad thing, no matter how hard some people try to manipulate and convince you otherwise. Pride in your nation, its people, and its sacrifices is something to be proud of and worth standing up for. Screw anyone trying to shame people for loving America.
Attitude is a choice.
Gratitude is a discipline.
Bitterness is expensive.
Nobody accidentally has a great attitude.
Nobody stumbles into gratitude.
And nobody means to end up bitter, it just quietly moves in when you stop choosing something better.
Guard your peace like it cost you something.
Because it did.
2 Chronicles 7:14 | if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Today is the 75th anniversary of the official National Day of Prayer—first established by Congress at the height of the Cold War.
It reaffirms each year something that's vital and goes straight to the heart of who we are as Americans: we have always been a praying nation. It is truly part of who we are.
🙏Tomorrow, people across America are encouraged to gather for the 75th annual National Day of Prayer to specifically pray for the seven centers of influence in the nation: government, military, media, business, education, church, and family.
The 2026 National Day of Prayer theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” which is based on a prayer of thanksgiving by King David in 1 Chronicles 16:24 that reads, “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.”
Will you join in prayer tomorrow? More information here ⬇️
https://t.co/jP3hAEebzO
Talent is a gift. Excellence is a choice.
God gave you the gift. The excellence is on you.
Every day you decide what to do with what you were given.
The question isn't whether you're talented.
The question is whether you're choosing excellence with what you've been given.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington become the first president of the newly-formed United States, taking the oath of office before a cheering crowd at Federal Hall in New York City.
In his First Inaugural Address delivered in the Senate chamber, he acknowledged God, saying, "it would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official Act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the Universe, who presides in the Councils of Nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the People of the United States..."
Today, we remember George Washington, an American hero and the "father of our country," whose presidency and peaceful transfer of power set the precedent for generations to come.
Painting: "Inauguration of George Washington," by Ramon Elorriaga
#America250Remembers #America250
Another incredible night at @kencen! Noel: Jesus is Born was a tremendous evening of classic tunes and, more importantly, a spotlight on Jesus — the true reason for the season! Thank you, Ambassador @RichardGrenell for making it happen! 🌟
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Honored to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah in our Nation’s capitol.
"The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it." 🇺🇸
Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served our country. #VeteransDay
For 250 years, the United States Marine Corps have stood on the frontlines of freedom — placing country before self, service before comfort, and honor above all. Happy Birthday, @USMC! The few. The proud. #SemperFi
For 250 years, the Marine Corps has stood as the vanguard, keeping the promise to be first to fight, no matter the cost.
#Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines.
#USMC250 #MarineCorps #SemperFi