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Cultivating confidence in God's Word by providing transformational, Christ-centered experiences and resources.

08/27/2026

"As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free."
Julia Ward Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic is on display at the Museum of the Bible, and is part of an Inspire guided tour.

08/21/2026

First published in 1690, the New England Primer became the standard textbook for generations of American children. By the early 1800s, an estimated three million copies were in print.

Students used it to learn reading, arithmetic, and the alphabet, but its lessons were inseparable from Scripture.

The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments were also included. For these students, learning to read meant learning to read the Bible.

At Museum of the Bible, the New England Primer can be seen on one of Inspire's daily guided tours. This book opens a much larger window into colonial America and the place Scripture once held at the center of education.

08/12/2026

When the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower in 1620, they brought their Geneva Bible and a desire to build a community shaped by Scripture.

They had intended to settle in Virginia, but storms pushed their ship far off course. Without a clear legal authority governing their new settlement, the passengers entered into what became known as the Mayflower Compact.

Their voyage had been undertaken “for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith.”

On an Inspire tour at Museum of the Bible, guests discover how the Bible shaped not only the personal faith of early Americans, but also the way they understood community, responsibility, and government. https://inspire.org/tours/museum-of-the-bible

08/04/2026

The Washington Monument is one of the most photographed landmarks in Washington, DC, but one of its most interesting details can't be seen from the ground.

Do you know what words are written at the top?

The capstone bears the Latin inscription "Laus Deo" which translates to "Praise be to God." It's a reminder that George Washington often spoke of God's providence and believed gratitude belonged at the heart of public life.

We love sharing these insights with guests on Inspire's DC Monuments Tour.

07/31/2026

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is one of the newest memorials on the National Mall, but its story stretches across generations.

Its location is intentional. Positioned between the Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, it reflects the connection between the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln's fight to preserve the Union and end slavery, and King's pursuit of equal justice under the law.

On our DC Monuments Tour, we explore those connections and the life of a pastor whose conviction shaped one of the most influential movements in American history.

07/28/2026

The Lincoln Memorial is one of DC's most iconic monuments, but few know the significance of its design.

Inside the memorial, Lincoln sits between the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address – two speeches that reflect both the cost of preserving the Union and the hope of healing a divided nation.

On Inspire's DC Monuments Tour, guests discover how Lincoln's life, faith, and leadership came together during one of the most defining chapters in American history.

07/22/2026

Thomas Jefferson was one of the most influential figures in American history. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, championed religious liberty, founded the University of Virginia, and served as our nation's third president. He also lived with contradictions that continue to spark important conversations today.

On our Washington, DC Monuments Tour, we don't ignore those tensions. We explore them. Understanding history means celebrating what deserves to be celebrated while honestly engaging with the parts that are harder to reconcile.

That's one of the things our guests appreciate most. The Jefferson Memorial isn't just a stop on our route. It's an opportunity to understand the ideas that shaped our nation, wrestle with history honestly, and have conversations that most visitors to our nation's capital never get to have.

07/19/2026

"You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you. Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive." (Genesis 6:19-20)

Add an Inspire guided tour at the Ark Encounter to enrich your understanding of Scripture like this.

07/15/2026

Popular question: How did Noah fit all those animals on the Ark? Our guides at the Ark Encounter walk you through it. inspire.org/ark-encounter.

07/12/2026

"The Lord then said to Noah, 'Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.'" (Genesis 7:1)

When our Inspire guides lead you into the Ark Encounter, you begin to imagine what it may have been like for Noah and his family.

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