The Hidden Costs of Destroying Physical Books for AI Training Data

Every generation faces moments when the tools we build force us to confront what we truly value. Right now, artificial intelligence is accelerating at extraordinary speed, and the hunger for clean, high-quality training data has led some of the most advanced companies in the world to a quiet but consequential practice: purchasing physical books in … Read more

Star Wars at 50: Faith, the Force, and Fifty Years of Reflection

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Star Wars — and for those of us who lived through that first summer in 1977, it changed something a little more personal too. As we gear up for the big milestone in 2027, this page is where we’ll be gathering our own corner of that story: memories, … Read more

Getting a Roommate in Nashville: How Shared Living Saves Millennials and Gen X Thousands

Getting a roommate is no longer something you do only in your 20s. Nearly half of Americans sharing a home with roommates are now Millennials or Gen Xers, for whom shared living has become a long-term affordability strategy rather than a temporary phase. Despite Tennessee being ranked the worst state to live in for quality … Read more

Why Tennessee is a Great Place to Live: Family Values, Christian Heritage, and Low Taxes Beat CNBC’s “Worst State” Ranking

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Tennessee is consistently attacked by mainstream media as one of the worst states to live in, but the facts tell a very different story for families who value faith, freedom, and traditional American values. Despite recent rankings that paint the Volunteer State in a negative light, Tennessee remains a strong family values, family-first state with … Read more

Good News Magazine Features Daughter’s Research of Col. William A. Darden

Screen capture of the Good News Magazine headline "Col. William A. Darden: The hidden cost of courage" underneath a photograph of author Kathryn E. Darden reviewing historical military documents and family records.⁠

The remarkable military engineering career and WWII history of Colonel William A. Darden are the focus of a major new regional profile in the July 2026 edition of Good News Magazine (Lebanon, TN). Written by journalist Jeriah Brumfield, the in-depth article, “Col. William A. Darden: The hidden cost of courage,” features accompanying photography by Ashleigh … Read more

Patriotic Trivia

4th of July photo by Stephanie McCabe on Unsplash

~A fun lesson in history through patriotic trivia~ ~ Patriotic holidays like Flag Day and the 4th of July are a good time to enjoy a little patriotic trivia! Here are a few fun patriotic facts about American history. ~ 52 of the 55 signers of the Declaration of Independence were deeply-committed Christians. The other three … Read more

America 250 Articles, Events, History & Patriotic Resources for the U.S. 250th Anniversary

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026 — known as the Semiquincentennial — Americans are reflecting on the nation’s rich history, founding principles, and enduring spirit of freedom. This special landing page serves as a central hub for America 250 articles, upcoming events, historical insights, patriotic stories, and celebrations happening across the … Read more

4th of July 2026: Events, Articles, Poems & More!

Painting by Kathryn E. Darden

Welcome to your complete guide for 4th of July 2026 and America 250 — the nation’s historic 250th anniversary. Explore inspiring Fourth of July articles, exciting local and national Independence Day events, patriotic poetry, fascinating history, trivia, and more as America marks two and a half centuries of freedom. This hub brings together everything you … Read more

4th of July: A Foundation of Faith

Patriotic 4th of July

The 4th of July, celebrated as Independence Day in the United States, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, signaling the birth of a nation founded on principles of liberty and self-governance. For Christians, this holiday carries profound significance, not only as a commemoration of national freedom but also as an opportunity … Read more

Faith of Our Fathers: Quotes from America’s Founding Fathers

~ Historical information about the deep faith of America’s Founding Fathers including Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Noah Webster, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison and More ~ First published in 1995, we are bringing back this article on the faith of America’s founding fathers. The American heros who went before us … Read more

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