Daily Growth Point

In 1883, construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge. Many people doubted it could ever be completed. The design was ambitious, the challenges were enormous, and after the chief engineer became seriously injured, critics predicted the project would fail. Yet those overseeing the work trusted the plans and continued building. Fourteen years later, the bridge stood as one of the engineering marvels of...

Before a single yard of concrete was poured for the Hoover Dam, years were spent surveying the land, studying the river, and designing the structure. Engineers understood that careful planning would determine whether the dam stood strong for generations or failed under pressure. The Bible teaches a similar principle. Proverbs 24:3 says, “Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it...

When Apollo 11 traveled to the moon in 1969, it was off course much of the journey. Small adjustments were made along the way to keep the spacecraft headed toward its destination. Without those corrections, it would have missed the moon entirely. Life works much the same way. Galatians 6 reminds us, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” The direction of our lives is often determined...

As a young store clerk, Abraham Lincoln once discovered that he had accidentally overcharged a customer by a few cents. Rather than ignore the mistake, he closed the store, walked several miles, and returned the money. It was a small act, but it revealed the kind of character that would later earn him the nickname, “Honest Abe.” Integrity is often built in moments that seem insignificant. Proverbs...

One of the most famous buildings in the world is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Construction began in 1173, but before it was completed, it began to lean. The problem wasn't the tower itself. The problem was the foundation beneath it. Jesus taught the same principle in Matthew 7:24-25 when He said, “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man...

Beginning in the 1730s, an unprecedented spiritual revival swept through the colonies. Men like George Whitefield traveled horseback up and down the Atlantic coast, preaching the message of Christ's redemption to massive open-air crowds. The message was simple: all people are equal at the foot of the cross, every individual needed the saving grace of Jesus. For the first time in History, the r...

As America approaches 250 years since independence, many people wonder what the future holds. Our nation faces moral confusion, division, and uncertainty. But America’s deepest problems are not merely political or economic. They are spiritual. Psalm 85:6 asks, “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” More than anything else, America needs revival, but true revival begi...

On May 2, 1968, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier voluntarily boarded a helicopter to rescue a trapped 12-man special Forces team surrounded by a North Vietnamese battalion. Despite being shot, hit by shrapnel, and bayoneted, he refused to stop fighting. He single-handedly saved the lives of eight fellow soldiers. This is only one of millions of stories where Americ...

One of the healthiest attitudes any person or nation can possess is gratitude. During the height of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln formalized Thanksgiving as an annual, nationwide holiday on the last Thursday of November. Despite the horrific internal conflict, the nation had been blessed with fruitful fields, preserved peace with foreign nations, and had a growing population. T...

Throughout American history, some public leaders openly acknowledged their dependence upon God. While no government is perfect and no nation replaces the Kingdom of God, believers in public service have often sought to lead with integrity and moral conviction. One of the most famous Christians from American history was Patrick Henry. His deeply held Biblical convictions regarding freedom helped hi...

In the early 1800s, revival meetings spread through frontier America. Thousands gathered in camp meetings to hear preaching, pray, and seek God. One of the most faithful of circuit-riding preachers in American History is Peter Cartwright. He was a larger than life evangelist, and he continues to be celebrated today for his deep impact on the American Frontier, where he rode horseback for decades,...

American Christians have sent missionaries around the world for generations. Adoniram Judson was known as the “Father of American Missions.” He and his wife Nancy were the first overseas missionaries from North America spending 40 years in Burma. Missionary families like the Judsons were willing to leave comfortable lives to preach the Gospel in far away lands, start churches, translate the script...

In many early American homes, families regularly gathered to pray and read the Bible together. Parents understood that spiritual growth required intentional investment. This did not originate in our Founders, but with God. He told the Israelites in Deuteronomy 6 to teach the truth of God to our children. Even busy parents can invest in their children. Although she had 19 children, the mother of Jo...

One reason Christianity has profoundly shaped societies is because the Bible teaches the value of every human soul. Genesis teaches that mankind is created in the image of God. That truth has influenced the creation of hospitals, orphanages, missions work, charity, and countless efforts to help suffering people. Psalm 139:14 says,  “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Thi...

The Civil War brought terrible suffering to America. During this tragic time of our history, we saw families divided, entire communities devastated, and an approximate 750,000 were killed. Yet even during those painful years, many believers turned to God for strength and comfort. It was his courageous faith in Christ that Chaplain John Whitehead leaned upon to repeatedly expose himself to heavy gu...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. Throughout history, many Christians courageously stood for truth even when they were unpopular. Some endured ridicule, opposition, and hardship because they refused to compromise their convictions. Roger Williams was a Puritan minister who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635 for advocating religious freedom and the fair tre...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. Many early schools in America were started so children could learn to read the Bible. Thomas Jefferson was the primary founder who aggressively championed literacy and education saying, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” Education was viewed not merely as intellectual training, but as moral formati...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. George Whitefield preached to massive crowds during the Great Awakening. Benjamin Franklin once estimated that thousands could hear Whitefield preach outdoors at one time. What drew people was not merely his voice or personality. It was his passionate message about salvation through Jesus Christ. Whitefield urged people to stop depending on r...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. Throughout American history, spiritual revival often produced moral transformation in the hearts of people. The Second Great Awakening in the early 1800s stirred many Christians to care about issues like education, missions, helping the poor, and fighting injustice. When Christ cleans the inside, He begins to change the outside of the person...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. Few symbols are more connected to American freedom than the Liberty Bell. Inscribed on that bell are words from Leviticus 25:10: “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land…” Liberty is not merely a political idea. True liberty ultimately comes from God. While sin enslaves people, Christ delivers people. Jesus said in John 8:36, “If the Son the...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. America has been shaped not only by presidents and soldiers, but by faithful mothers who taught their children to love God. Many great leaders first learned Biblical truth at home from a praying mother. Timothy in the Bible was influenced by the sincere faith of his mother and grandmother. Second Timothy 1:5 says, “When I call to remembrance...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. As America expanded westward, many pioneers carried little more than basic supplies, determination, and faith in God. Travel was dangerous. Life was difficult. Yet churches, circuit-riding preachers, and Christian families helped bring stability and hope to frontier communities. Camp meetings and revivals spread across early America, calling...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. During difficult seasons in American history, songs of faith often strengthened weary hearts. Whether during war, economic hardship, or personal loss, Christians gathered to sing truths about God’s faithfulness. One reason hymns mattered so deeply is because they reminded people that earthly troubles are temporary, but God remains faithful. P...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. One of the darkest chapters in American history was slavery. Yet many Christians courageously stood against it because they believed every person was created in the image of God. Preachers like Charles Finney and many abolitionists used Scripture to confront the evil of human bondage. While some tragically twisted religion to defend slavery,...

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham. Throughout American history, local churches have done far more than hold Sunday services. Churches helped establish schools, care for widows and orphans, assist the poor, and strengthen communities. During difficult times, many churches became centers of encouragement and stability. Galatians 6:10 says, “As we have therefore opportunity, let...