Patriotism. Stewarding freedom as Christ-followers. Celebrating citizenship, no matter where we live. In a modern world rife with polarized groups clashing online and in person, it's no wonder that parents are aching for guidance on how to address each of these things from a biblical worldview.

Today's youth often feel that, depending on which social group they are with, they must morph themselves into a particular identity to align with the approved narrative script. One group urging love of country and the other urging shame of country. When patriotic holidays cross the family calendar, young people truly aren't sure how to celebrate — if at all.

Freedom isn't only an idea; freedom is a choice. Christians choose to live free, to walk in the teachings of Jesus in the face of a confused and hostile society, knowing that it is only in Christ that true freedom is found. In that choice, we seek to come alongside those of like mind that we may help one another to be free in Him. Freedom is at the core of the heritage shared by all Christians. Indeed, Jesus' disciples are those who have freely chosen to follow Him wherever He leads. Freedom is also at the very foundation of our American heritage.

"One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Words written over 130 years ago carry a deep meaning. Fun history lesson: the words "under God" were not written into the Pledge of Allegiance until 1954, when President Eisenhower signed a bill passed by Congress. Oftentimes, it can........

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