The end of the Civil War brought huge questions about the reunification of the nation and the treatment of the Southern states. Lincoln's plan to pardon Confederate soldiers and readmit states to the Union was met with resistance from Republicans who wanted to punish the South. After Lincoln's assassination, Vice President Andrew Johnson took office and implemented a Reconstruction plan that was eventually dismissed by Congress, leading to a new era of relations between Congress and the executive branch. [... more]

Thad Beeler, founder of the National Disaster Photo Rescue Organization, shares his story of how he helped reunite people with their lost photographs after the devastating Joplin tornado in 2011. The organization's efforts brought hope and comfort to those affected, highlighting the importance of community support and faith-based ministry in times of crisis. [... more]

The Civil War was a pivotal moment in American history, with Abraham Lincoln's leadership and Ulysses S. Grant's military strategy ultimately leading to the defeat of the Confederacy and the reunification of the country. The war was a brutal and devastating conflict that resulted in the deaths of over 620,000 soldiers and the emancipation of four million enslaved African Americans. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered in 1863, is one of the most iconic speeches in American history, and his commitment to ending slavery and preserving the Union is a testament to his enduring legacy. [... more]

The foster care crisis in America is a pressing issue, with millions of children entering the system each year. However, local churches and communities can make a significant difference by providing relational connections and support to families in crisis. Care Portal is a platform that facilitates this connection, allowing churches to respond to real-time needs of children and families, and potentially reversing the foster care crisis in America. [... more]

Joe Knittig shares the story of Care Portal, a platform that connects churches with local child welfare services to provide support to children and families in crisis. The platform has grown from one county in Texas to 22 states, serving over 82,000 children and facilitating relational connections between churches and families. [... more]

The story of Ulysses S. Grant's life, presidency, and final resting place, Grant's Tomb, a symbol of reunification and reconciliation after the Civil War, and its restoration to its former glory after years of neglect and decline. [... more]

A man discovers he has a 26-year-old son he never knew and embarks on a journey to reunite with him and their family, sharing a remarkable story of love, loss, and redemption through their travels and experiences. [... more]

The story of Ulysses S. Grant's life and legacy, from his final resting place to the construction of his iconic tomb in New York City, which became a symbol of reunification and reconciliation after the Civil War. [... more]