On July 4, 2020, our country celebrates its 244th birthday. We celebrate it midway through what has been called “the worst year ever.”

It is true that, so far, we’ve seen a lot of bad news in 2020. A pandemic has taken the lives of hundreds of thousands and affected the livelihoods of millions more. Some folks may turn on their TV or go online and think the country is falling apart. Yes, it’s been a tough six months. But our country’s fundamental goodness is still shining through if you know where to look.