King Charles III Highlights U.S.-U.K. Bond in Address to Congress
King Charles III addressed Congress during a U.S. state visit, marking America’s 250th anniversary and urging the U.S. and U.K. to strengthen their alliance in a volatile world.
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DOJ Announces $1.776 Billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit
The Justice Department has announced a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as President Trump drops his IRS lawsuit, raising new questions about taxpayer money, executive power, government accountability, and public trust.
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Pro-Israel Funding Becomes Flashpoint in Democratic Races
Support from AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups is becoming a dividing line in Democratic primaries as voter views of Israel grow more negative, especially among Democrats and younger voters.
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Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape Minority Representation
The Supreme Court limited Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in a Louisiana redistricting case, raising questions about voting power, minority representation, and future election maps.
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Trump Pursues New Import Taxes After Supreme Court Rejects Earlier Tariffs
The Trump administration is pursuing new import taxes after the Supreme Court rejected earlier tariffs, raising questions about trade authority, consumer prices, and costs for American businesses.
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King Charles III Highlights U.S.-U.K. Bond in Address to Congress
King Charles III addressed Congress during a U.S. state visit, marking America’s 250th anniversary and urging the U.S. and U.K. to strengthen their alliance in a volatile world.
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White Evangelicals Say Trump Defends Their Beliefs, But Only 5% Call Him Very Religious
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that only 5% of white evangelicals see President Donald Trump as very religious, even as most say he stands up for their religious beliefs.
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Palantir’s USDA Deal Raises Questions About Farm Data
Palantir’s $300M USDA deal aims to modernize farm services, but raises concerns over data, privacy, government power, and stewardship.
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner Interrupted by Gunfire as Suspect Is Arrested
President Donald Trump and Cabinet members are safe after shots were fired near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. A suspect is in custody as authorities investigate the incident.
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Jesus, We Have a Problem: Trump, Political Idolatry, and the Church
Donald Trump’s Christ-like AI image did not create the church’s crisis. It exposed one. A reflective essay on political idolatry, religious silence, and what happens when Christians begin confusing a president with the risen Christ.
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Europe at the Crossroads: The Alarming Rise of Hate Across a Fractured Continent.
Far-right extremism, antisemitism, and xenophobia are rising again across Europe. This analysis explores what is fueling the continent’s anger and why the Church must not remain silent.
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Paula White-Cain, Trump, and the Danger of Giving Jesus’ Glory to Politics
Paula White-Cain’s remarks about Donald Trump at a White House Easter lunch drew sharp Christian criticism. A biblical response to political idolatry, false worship, and why Jesus alone saves.
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What the World Has Learned About America Over the Last 15 Months
What the world has learned about dealing with America over the last 15 months, how countries are adapting, and what the new cost of U.S. unpredictability could mean for Americans.
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How Job Seekers Can Use AI for Resumes, Interviews, and Career Clarity
AI can help job seekers write stronger resumes, prepare for interviews, find better job matches, and organize their search. Here is how to use it wisely without losing your voice.
5 Min
Florida Murder Case Raises New Questions About AI and Crime
A Florida murder case involving two University of South Florida doctoral students has raised urgent questions about AI misuse, criminal investigations, and whether chatbot companies should report dangerous user inquiries.
10 Min
How AI Is Being Used to Sexually Exploit Women and Children — and What Everyone Needs to Know
AI is being used to create nonconsensual sexual deepfakes, exploit children, fuel sextortion, and harm women and girls. Here is what families, churches, and communities need to know.
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Palantir’s USDA Deal Raises Questions About Farm Data
Palantir’s $300M USDA deal aims to modernize farm services, but raises concerns over data, privacy, government power, and stewardship.
Money
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7 Min
A Biblical Budget: How to Plan Your Money Without Letting Money Rule You
A biblical budget is not about fear or control. It is a tool of wisdom that helps Christians steward money faithfully without letting money rule the heart.
8 Min
How Should Christians Budget Their Money?
Budgeting is not just about numbers. For Christians, a budget can become a tool of stewardship, wisdom, contentment, generosity, and trust in God.
7 Min
Are We Owners or Managers? A Biblical View of Wealth, Work, and Responsibility
The Bible teaches that we are not ultimate owners of our money, work, or resources. We are managers entrusted by God, called to live with wisdom, humility, generosity, and accountability.
7 Min
God Owns Everything: Why Biblical Stewardship Changes How We See Money
Biblical stewardship begins with one life-changing truth: everything belongs to God. When we understand that, money becomes something we manage faithfully, not something we worship, fear, or cling to.
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20 Min
When Christianity Becomes a Flag
The Global Spread of Christian Nationalism and the Biblical Warning We Cannot Ignore
8 Min
Jesus, We Have a Problem: Trump, Political Idolatry, and the Church
Donald Trump’s Christ-like AI image did not create the church’s crisis. It exposed one. A reflective essay on political idolatry, religious silence, and what happens when Christians begin confusing a president with the risen Christ.
8 Min
Why an Unprepared World Cannot Afford Unregulated AI
AI is already reshaping jobs, hiring, and wages. Here’s why an unprepared world needs serious AI regulation to protect workers without stopping innovation.
9 Min
Why Kindness and Performance Is Killing the Church
When churches fear offense, they trade truth for performance. This is how sin spreads, discipleship weakens, and the Church loses its witness.
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What to Know About New World Screwworm as Cases Are Detected Near the U.S.
New World screwworm cases have been detected in northern Mexico near the U.S. border. Here’s what to know about the parasite, the risks, and why officials are watching closely.
4 Min
The Connection Between Fear and the Immune System
Explore how fear weakens the immune system and how faith, gratitude, and peace can restore both physical and spiritual health.
3 Min
Fewer Newborns Are Receiving Vitamin K Shots, Prompting Concern Among Doctors
Doctors and researchers warn rising refusal rates may increase preventable cases of severe bleeding in infants, including brain hemorrhages.
5 Min
How to Heal Your Gut and Restore the Balance Between Body, Mind, and Spirit
Learn how to heal your gut naturally and spiritually. Discover how nutrition, stress management, and faith work together to restore balance and well-being.
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What We Entertain Shapes What We Desire: A Biblical Call to Discernment
What we watch, listen to, and repeatedly meditate on can shape what we desire and influence who we become. Discover what Scripture teaches about entertainment, discernment, desire, and guarding your heart.
20 Min
When Christianity Becomes a Flag
The Global Spread of Christian Nationalism and the Biblical Warning We Cannot Ignore
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When Wolves Are Exposed, Don’t Walk Away From Jesus
As more spiritual abuse, hypocrisy, and corruption are exposed in churches, many are asking whether this is what Christianity really is. Scripture says no—and warns that wolves would come.
3 Min
Tim Tebow Mourns His Father With Faith, Grief, and Hope
A public picture of Christian grief, hope, and eternal life. Tim Tebow announced the death of his father, saying he is “home” with Jesus.
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When the House Goes Silent: Pets and Separation Anxiety
Some pets panic when we leave. A closer look at separation anxiety in dogs, cats, and other animals—and what compassionate care requires of us.
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What Pet Owners Should Know About Heatstroke as Temperatures Rise
Record heat can put dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, and farm animals at risk of heatstroke, dehydration, and burned paws. Here’s how to keep animals cool, safe, and cared for in extreme weather.
5 Min
What Caring for a Pet Teaches Us About Love
A warm, Scripture-shaped reflection on what caring for a pet teaches us about love, faithfulness, responsibility, presence, and the quiet work of daily devotion.
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How Pets Help with Loneliness | Comfort, Purpose, and Connection
Pets can ease loneliness through companionship, comfort, routine, and connection. A Christian reflection on why animals matter in lonely seasons.
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What We Entertain Shapes What We Desire: A Biblical Call to Discernment
What we watch, listen to, and repeatedly meditate on can shape what we desire and influence who we become. Discover what Scripture teaches about entertainment, discernment, desire, and guarding your heart.
7 Min
A Biblical Budget: How to Plan Your Money Without Letting Money Rule You
A biblical budget is not about fear or control. It is a tool of wisdom that helps Christians steward money faithfully without letting money rule the heart.
8 Min
How Should Christians Budget Their Money?
Budgeting is not just about numbers. For Christians, a budget can become a tool of stewardship, wisdom, contentment, generosity, and trust in God.
7 Min
Are We Owners or Managers? A Biblical View of Wealth, Work, and Responsibility
The Bible teaches that we are not ultimate owners of our money, work, or resources. We are managers entrusted by God, called to live with wisdom, humility, generosity, and accountability.
7 Min
God Owns Everything: Why Biblical Stewardship Changes How We See Money
Biblical stewardship begins with one life-changing truth: everything belongs to God. When we understand that, money becomes something we manage faithfully, not something we worship, fear, or cling to.
13 Min
What Does the Bible Say About Money and Stewardship?
Money is never just financial. Scripture teaches that money reveals what we trust, treasure, fear, and worship. Biblical stewardship begins with remembering that everything belongs to God.
20 Min
When Christianity Becomes a Flag
The Global Spread of Christian Nationalism and the Biblical Warning We Cannot Ignore
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DOJ Announces $1.776 Billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit
The Justice Department has announced a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as President Trump drops his IRS lawsuit, raising new questions about taxpayer money, executive power, government accountability, and public trust.
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When Christianity Becomes a Flag
The Global Spread of Christian Nationalism and the Biblical Warning We Cannot Ignore
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Why We Need Wisdom More Than Hot Takes
In a culture trained by algorithms, outrage, and instant reaction, Christians need more than quick opinions. We need the wisdom of Proverbs, the discipline of restraint, and the courage to speak truth without becoming cruel.
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Jesus, We Have a Problem: Trump, Political Idolatry, and the Church
Donald Trump’s Christ-like AI image did not create the church’s crisis. It exposed one. A reflective essay on political idolatry, religious silence, and what happens when Christians begin confusing a president with the risen Christ.
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If the War Is Over, Why Does It Still Look Like War?
The administration may call the Iran war terminated, but peace is more than a legal claim. With the Strait of Hormuz restricted, oil prices rising, Congress sidelined, and nuclear tensions unresolved, Americans deserve to know whether this conflict has truly ended—or simply been renamed.