In our 250th year as a nation, Cynthia Scott has written a compelling and

insightful book, a must-read for any thinking person wishing to delve deeper

into the founding, genius, and perseverance of our nation.

It is eminently practical-it would form the core of a brilliant multipart

Bible study or sermon series. It provides useful tools for actually praying

for our nation-take the time to pray the prayers included in her book.

And it is prescriptive-at this inflection point in our nation, when so much

is chaos and division, it answers the question, What can turn us around and

renew our society as a whole? It is PRAYER, PRAYER, and more

PRAYER. In this moment, I invite you to re-learn why PRAYER is

essential by reading this book.

-The Reverend Dr. Stuart D. Broberg,

honorably retired, Sarasota, Florida, October 2, 2025

In her writing, Cynthia Scott brilliantly sets forth God's blessing and genius in

the founding of the USA. Reading between the lines of history and the

historical events, she demonstrates how the Lord Himself inspired the birthing

of the nation. With each chapter, Cynthia gives causes for praise and reasons

for prayer to the same Lord who inspired the creation of America. Cynthia

leads us into the great hope of a rebirth of God's vision for our nation.

-The Reverend Dr. John Guest,

minister-at-large, Christ Church at Grove Farm

Cindy Scott has truly provided an answer for our nation for a crucible moment

in American history. I have known Cindy for more than a decade, and several

things have always been true of her: She loves our God, and she loves our

country. In this wonderful, practical work, Cindy celebrates 250 years of

American history and combines it with the powerful truth that we owe it all to

God! God is the founder and the sustainer of this incredible experiment

known as America.

Twelve score and ten years ago, the words that Abraham Lincoln shared

on the battlefield of Gettysburg, written by Thomas Jefferson, have proven

prophetic. America was the first real test of a democratic republic, and as

Benjamin Franklin said when asked what kind of government we have been

given, "A republic ... if you can keep it!" But it has been kept, and it has been

kept because along with the uniqueness of our style of government was a

unique commitment that we would be "one nation, under God" and that our

rights do not come from our laws or the beneficence of our leaders or even

from the consent of the governed. Our rights come from "our Creator"-

from the very hand of God Himself. Cindy has driven this point home for us

through these amazing accounts from the American story. She has also given

us a very practical way "to keep it" PRAYER!

What has held us together for 250 years? The uniqueness of our call as a

nation to serve Jesus Christ! Many of the intrepid souls who sailed to the New

World on the Mayflower came for one reason only: to find a home where they

could freely worship their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And find a home they

did! Our nation was built on Judeo-Christian principles, on the truths of

the Bible, and on the foundation of Jesus Christ, AND ON THE

POWER OF PRAYER. And that is why she stands so tall twelve score

and ten years later!

Thank you, Cindy, for a work that will prove essential, "for such a time

as this."

-Dr. Scott Hoffman,

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association