Have you ever found yourself waiting in line, online, or for something big in your life to come down the line, and had to remind yourself that, whatever the situation, the hoped-for object would be “worth the wait”? No one likes to wait (especially when we’re young), but it’s very nearly a universal human experience that we all have to wait for something.

It could be said that one of the only things you have to fear is FOMO itself...

Before He confused mankind’s languages, God noted that nothing would be impossible for a unified humanity (Genesis 11:1–9)—and our modern era is beginning to reveal such capabilities. Geneticists have recently been using CRISPR technology to remove and replace what they deem to be defective gene sequences in plants and animals (Deutsche Welle, June 16, 2026). Gene sequences can be introduced that make plants resistant to drought or mold and increase crop yields.

European leaders are growing in confidence as they grow in military power, improve their trade relations, and distance themselves from their reliance on the United States and other nations. But, as one commentator warned, “for all the talk of the European Union protecting itself from outside threats, the greatest dangers lie within” (New York Times, July 7, 2026).

How should a Christian—one who believes and follows the true teachings of Jesus Christ—view national pride? Is “Christian nationalism” God’s intent? Should we celebrate national holidays? What are our obligations as citizens or residents of the country we call home?