Candace Cameron Bure is pointing Americans back to something timeless as a powerful public reading of Scripture draws voices from across the nation together.
During the “America Reads the Bible” event in Washington, D.C., Candace Cameron Bure spoke with Martha MacCallum on Fox News’ The Story, describing the moment as historic and deeply meaningful for a country searching for truth and stability.
“It is such an exciting time in history,” Bure said. “Never has this been done, to read the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, in such a public platform, to join all Americans together. You said it, from entertainers to government officials, to pastors, to moms and dads, to educators, nurses — it’s American people reminding ourselves of who God is in our life.”
The weeklong gathering at the Museum of the Bible brought together hundreds of Christian leaders and everyday Americans to read Scripture aloud from beginning to end. The event marked a unifying moment centered on faith, humility and a return to God’s Word.
Order Jonathan Cahn’s New Book, “The Altar of Pergamon” on Amazon.com!
Bure said reading Scripture publicly is not about perfection but about surrender.
“We’re a bunch of imperfect people reminding ourselves that we need to be humble, and God is a God above all else,” she said.
She also pointed to a growing hunger among younger generations, noting a shift toward deeper spiritual foundations.
“God gives us that peace overall when we follow His ways,” Bure said. “And so, more young people are realizing that. They are having encounters with God, and it is so exciting to see.”
At the heart of her message was a reminder of God’s enduring love and patience throughout history.
“When you read the Bible in chronological order, it is the greatest love story you’ll ever read in a book because He is so patient throughout the ages, throughout the years, and He’s still patient with each and every one of us today, just waiting with open arms,” she said. “So, He calls every one of us and all you have to do is call back to His name, and He’s there.”
Leadership Returns to the Word
The event carried added significance as President Donald Trump took part by reading from 2 Chronicles, placing Scripture at the center of national leadership. A president publicly declaring the Word of God reflects a return to reverence and moral clarity at the highest level of authority.
Leadership matters. What flows from the top influences the direction of a nation. A president reading the Bible stands in stark contrast to recent years marked by hostility toward biblical values and pressure against people of faith.
This moment signals a renewed boldness to honor God openly, not privately. It reminds the nation that truth is not hidden and that the foundation of Scripture still stands. As voices rise together in reading God’s Word, the call is clear for Americans to return, to remember and to walk in the peace that only God provides.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
