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Why Half a Billion Christians Still Cannot Reach a Bible: Report
Written by: Jesus said in Matthew 4:4, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” The verse about spiritual hunger, not a shortage of pages, is part of what makes the latest numbers so hard to set aside: More than 500 million Christians worldwide face significant restrictions on obtaining or using a Bible.
Death, Dressed as a Cure
Death, Dressed as a Cure Whatever happened to medicine saving lives? How is it that so many can claim that abortion, the intentional killing of a baby not yet born, constitutes health care? Why is euthanasia, the intentional killing of someone who would otherwise live longer, described as a "hard beauty"? It makes no sense. Not if you still believe what medicine was always supposed to believe: that doctors exist to save lives, not to end them on purpose.
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Whatever happened to medicine saving lives? How is it that so many can claim that abortion, the intentional killing of a baby not yet born, constitutes health care? Why is euthanasia, the intentional killing of someone who would otherwise live longer, described as a "hard beauty"? It makes no sense. Not if you still believe what medicine was always supposed to believe: that doctors exist to save lives, not to end them on purpose.
Death, Dressed as a Cure
Whatever happened to medicine saving lives? How is it that so many can claim that abortion, the intentional killing of a baby not yet born, constitutes health care? Why is euthanasia, the intentional killing of someone who would otherwise live longer, described as a “hard beauty”? It makes no sense. Not if you still believe what medicine was always supposed to believe: that doctors exist to save lives, not to end them on purpose.
Record Number of Young U.S. Men Are Single
Written by: More young American men are single now than ever before. The question remains: why? Roughly 30.4 million U.S. men ages 18 to 39 were single in 2025—nearly 10 million more than in 2000, when the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) counted 20.7 million. Consequently, over the last quarter century, the number of married men in the same age range fell from 18.1 million to 15.4 million—a 15% drop. Sociologists warn the trend is not merely a lifestyle shift.
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For Believers, ‘The Prospects Are as Bright as the Promises of God’
It’s important to remember how the Bible talks about darkness and suffering — not because it denies their reality, but because it gives us a new lens through which to view them. And that lens offers the hope and meaning necessary to persevere. The Psalms are a great place to turn when we’re wrestling with the complexities of life. David, in particular, makes little effort to sugarcoat his emotions.
An Open, Personal Reflection Concerning the Self-Centered Life
“What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?” (Psalm 8:4) It’s a strenuous task … trying to wrap my mind around the fact that the God of the universe — who holds galaxies in His hand, commanding the winds and the waves — should care for someone such as myself. And yet, He has made us only “a little lower than the heavenly beings” — we have been “crowned … with glory and honor.” Truly, I ask, who is man that the Lord be mindful of him?
The Race of Faith: An Exercise in Human Responsibility and God’s Sovereignty
Christians often treat God’s sovereignty and human responsibility like two truths that can’t occupy the same room. One feels safe and comforting. The other feels heavy and demanding. But Scripture refuses to let us choose between them. In one sense, we love the comfort of knowing He is in control. In another sense, we love knowing that we have free will to make choices.
Amid Growing Persecution, Christians Worldwide Remain Resilient: Report
Even as roughly 380 million believers face persecution every year, Christianity continues to grow—even in the most hostile nations where faithfulness commonly means imprisonment, torture or death. International Christian Concern’s (ICC) recently released 2026 Global Persecution Index began with an urgent call: “Our brothers and sisters in Christ are beaten, imprisoned and even killed for their faith. In many countries, it is illegal for them to share the Gospel.
PCUSA Overwhelmingly Endorses Sex-Change Procedures for Minors
In yet another significant move to the theological left, America’s largest Presbyterian denomination voted decisively to endorse sex-change operations for minors. Critics called the move just the latest evidence the Presbyterian Church (USA) has truly “lost its compass.” In a 441-30 vote, PCUSA delegates passed GEN-02, also known as “On Access to Healthcare,” during a plenary session of its 227th General Assembly last week.
Are You Willing to Surrender Everything to the One Who Gave You Everything?
Do you want to know what has convicted me lately? Even if we surrendered every single aspect of our lives to Christ, it would still only be the very least we could do for Him. Hear me out. Do you surrender every aspect of your life to Christ? If you’re being honest, the answer is no.
Don’t Be Mistaken: God Is Never Too Busy for You
There simply aren’t enough hours in a day! The infamous words of nearly every person who has too much to do and simply not enough time to do it. And yet, even if there were more hours in a day, would they not just fill up with more tasks, more demands, and more noise? It’s so easy to slip into an endless cycle of busyness. I remember vividly, having grown up in Europe as a military brat, what struck me most when we returned to America: everything moved at a breathless pace.
The Washington Stand: Pain: The Unwelcome Presence We Can't - and Shouldn't - Ignore
By Sarah Holliday Pain can be such a consistent, unwelcome presence in our lives. It seems almost disrespectful — showing up when we’re already juggling many of life’s burdens, compounding years of insecurity and hurt, or ruining an otherwise good season. Pain is inconvenient, hard to understand, and scarcely ever arrives on our preferred timetable (which, I suppose, would be never!). Yet pain, despite all the ways it vexes and bewilders us, does have purpose.
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Pain can be such a consistent, unwelcome presence in our lives. It seems almost disrespectful — showing up when we’re already juggling many of life’s burdens, compounding years of insecurity and hurt, or ruining an otherwise good season. Pain is inconvenient, hard to understand, and scarcely ever arrives on our preferred timetable (which, I suppose, would be never!). Yet pain, despite all the ways it vexes and bewilders us, does have purpose.
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Think about the seasons when time stretches into what feels like eternity. The slow, grinding months of chronic illness. The waiting room of infertility that turns weeks into years. The seemingly unending financial pressure, the fractured relationship that just can’t seem to heal, or the quiet depression that makes each day feel like you’re walking through wet concrete. Time doesn’t fly in those moments. It drags. The ticking clock seems to be mocking you.
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Do you consider yourself a people pleaser? If you answered yes, you already know how exhausting it can be. Constantly scanning the room for approval, tweaking your words to keep the peace, and carrying the quiet weight of unspoken expectations — it can drain the soul. There’s a beautiful biblical principle at work here: putting others before ourselves.
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“Where do you see yourself in five years?” The question hangs in the air like a challenge, asked in boardrooms and classrooms, over coffee and in quiet moments of self-reflection. Some lean forward with polished answers ready on their tongues. Others? They shift uncomfortably, hearts burning with the truth we all carry: How can I possibly know? Truly, how are we supposed to know what life is going to look like in five years when we don’t even know what to expect in the next 60 seconds?
The Washington Stand: God's Presence Is His Greatest Provision
By Sarah Holliday What would you name as your greatest blessing? The warm laughter of loved ones gathered around a table? The fulfillment of a dream job that aligns with the longings of your heart? Perhaps it’s a sun-drenched vacation that left your soul refreshed, or a material good you treasure. From a Christian perspective, these gifts shimmer with beauty — but they pale like morning mist when we turn our gaze to the eternal.
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What would you name as your greatest blessing? The warm laughter of loved ones gathered around a table? The fulfillment of a dream job that aligns with the longings of your heart? Perhaps it’s a sun-drenched vacation that left your soul refreshed, or a material good you treasure. From a Christian perspective, these gifts shimmer with beauty — but they pale like morning mist when we turn our gaze to the eternal.
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Humor me for a moment, will you? You’re drifting lazily down a sun-drenched river, the warm current cradling you like a gentle embrace. Birds wheel overhead and the water sparkles. For a while, everything feels effortless. Peaceful. Carefree. Then, faintly at first, you hear it — the low roar ahead. Your heart stutters. The current is speeding up, pulling you faster, stronger, toward a steep drop where the river vanishes into mist and crashing chaos. A waterfall.
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Good Friday is not a distant echo of tragedy. It’s the beating heart of one of history’s most astonishing days. On this day, we stand in awe at the foot of the cross — where the sinless Son of God, the radiant Morning Star, was betrayed with a kiss, falsely condemned by the guardians of religion, abandoned by the very ones He came to save, and lifted up between heaven and earth under the cold gaze of empire. The powers of this age watched in indifferent silence.
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I’m sure many of us have been in a place where we felt abandoned… alone… overlooked. The nights where we sit by ourselves, Bible open but unread as tears blur the pages. It’s one of those seasons where every prayer seems to hit the ceiling and bounce back empty. “Lord, where are You?” we whisper — a question laced more with frustration than faith. And the silence that sometimes follows feels heavier than any answer could.
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According to the latest research from Dr. George Barna and the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University (ACU), only 4% of American adults currently hold a biblical worldview — the same critically low number we saw in 2023. While the overall percentage has held steady, a deeper look at the newest report reveals something far more sobering.
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What if the secret to stronger grades, better behavior, and brighter futures for students isn’t just in the classroom — but in the pews? A new report from researchers at Brigham Young University and Harvard found that religious faith and participation are linked to real academic advantages. The findings are turning heads as educators search for fresh ways to close stubborn learning gaps.
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Rage bait… it’s an attention grabber! Love it or hate it, one thing is clear: in politics today, throwing shade gets you way more screen time than talking policy, and a new study has just exposed this reality in stark, data-driven light. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Pennsylvania analyzed over 2.2 million public statements from every member of the 118th Congress — think floor speeches, press releases, newsletters, and social media posts.
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Imagine standing at the edge of a shadowed valley, the weight of yesterday pressing heavily upon your shoulders — every misstep etched into memory, every wound still tender, every moment you sinned and fell short of the glory of God still fresh. The air feels thick with regret, and the path behind you stretches long and winding, marked by choices you wish you could unmake, words you long to unsay, and seasons of wandering that left you bruised and questioning your worth.
Scottish Parliament refused to open 'Pandora's Box' of death
At a time when various states and countries are ramping up their support for euthanasia, the Scottish Parliament has taken a stance against it. Late Tuesday evening, members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) voted 69 to 57 against a proposal that would have legalized assisted suicide for both terminally ill and mentally competent adults in Scotland. This isn’t about a single overnight vote, but a series of debates and amendments over the last couple of years.
DHS in Turmoil: Border Patrol Leader Retires, Noem Faces Perjury Probe, and Shutdown Drags On, by Sarah Holliday
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At a time when various states and countries are ramping up their support for euthanasia, the Scottish Parliament has taken a stance against it. Late Tuesday evening, members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) voted 69 to 57 against a proposal that would have legalized assisted suicide for both terminally ill and mentally competent adults in Scotland. This isn’t about a single overnight vote, but a series of debates and amendments over the last couple of years.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Border Patrol are facing major shake-ups right now — with a top enforcer retiring, a former secretary under fire for alleged misconduct, and a grinding partial government shutdown — all tied directly to fierce partisan battles in Congress that are leaving frontline agents and the American people caught in the crossfire.
California school district sued over trans ‘Secrecy Policy’ after student’s suicide
The heart-wrenching story of a family shattered by secrets has sparked a major lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Two devastated parents are taking legal action over a transgender-related policy that, they claim, deliberately kept them in the dark about their son’s so-called “gender identity” — contributing to an unimaginable tragedy. This isn’t about bathrooms or sports.
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The heart-wrenching story of a family shattered by secrets has sparked a major lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Two devastated parents are taking legal action over a transgender-related policy that, they claim, deliberately kept them in the dark about their son’s so-called “gender identity” — contributing to an unimaginable tragedy. This isn’t about bathrooms or sports.
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American journalist Derek Thompson recently wrote: “Every individual is the sum of their relationships.” This came from his Substack article “On Being a Dad,” which was his personal reflection on parenthood. In making his case for fatherhood, Thompson touched on love, life, and the quiet miracle of parenthood, arguing that our deepest identities emerge not in isolation but through the web of connections we inhabit.
Senator Hawley Introduces the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) took to the podium Wednesday in the Senate Judiciary hearing room to deliver a clear message: the abortion pill mifepristone isn’t just risky — it’s “inherently dangerous.” And it’s up to Congress to regulate it. At a press conference, the Missouri senator unveiled his new legislation, the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act.
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New data from the Pew Research Center reveals an unsettling trend: a record majority of Americans now believe that belief in God is not essential to being moral or holding good values. Conducted March 24-30, 2025, as part of the American Trends Panel Wave 166, the U.S. portion polled 3,605 adults. When presented with the statement, “It is not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values,” a full 68% agreed.
63% of Babies Killed in Abortions Were Killed With the Abortion Pill. This Bill Would Stop Them, by Sarah Holliday
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Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) took to the podium Wednesday in the Senate Judiciary hearing room to deliver a clear message: the abortion pill mifepristone isn’t just risky — it’s “inherently dangerous.” And it’s up to Congress to regulate it. At a press conference, the Missouri senator unveiled his new legislation, the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act.
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Socialism remains a minority view in the United States, but it’s steadily gaining ground. A recent Fox News poll captures the shift: a record 38% of Americans now say it would be a good thing for the country to move away from capitalism and toward socialism — an increase of six points since 2022. That’s more than double the low of 18% recorded nearly two decades ago. Meanwhile, a solid 61% still oppose the idea.
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The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women kicked off its 70th session on Monday in New York, drawing delegates from around the globe. This annual meeting aims to hammer out agreed conclusions — global policy recommendations — on this year’s priority of ensuring justice for women and girls. Yet controversy erupted right away.
From 2% to 24%: The Rise of Religious ‘Nones’ in America
America’s religious identity continues to evolve, and recent Gallup polling from 2025 put a spotlight on a sizable shift currently taking place. Gallup considered more than 13,000 interviews that were conducted monthly throughout 2025. What did it find?
From 2% to 24%: The Rise of Religious ‘Nones’ in America
America’s religious identity continues to evolve, and recent Gallup polling from 2025 put a spotlight on a sizable shift currently taking place. Gallup considered more than 13,000 interviews that were conducted monthly throughout 2025. What did it find?
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America’s religious identity continues to evolve, and recent Gallup polling from 2025 put a spotlight on a sizable shift currently taking place. Gallup considered more than 13,000 interviews that were conducted monthly throughout 2025. What did it find?
Do Not Give Your Heart to a Passing World
Despite its fallenness, this world still brims with breathtaking beauty. Flowers burst into bloom each spring, awakening the earth in a riot of color and life. A remarkable sunset pierces the soul, whispering of a tranquility deeper than words can capture. Laughter can rise above the heaviest sorrow, and the sweet fellowship of friends can nourish us beyond what we ever imagined possible. There’s so much here to cherish — so many blessings for which our hearts should overflow with gratitude.
Escalating Crisis: USCIRF 2026 Report Exposes Severe Religious Freedom Abuses in 29 Countries
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its sobering 2026 Annual Report on Wednesday documenting the worsening global crisis in freedom of religion or belief throughout 2025.
Support for Abolishing ICE Reaches Record High as Tensions Boil over before Midterms
Even as some thought the controversy over immigration enforcement appeared to have already reached its zenith, fresh polling reveals that America’s deep domestic divisions on the issue are not only persisting but continuing to widen. A new Economist/YouGov poll, conducted between February 27 and March 2, reveals how Americans’ support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is at a historic high — 50% are in support, with only 39% opposed.
Violent Anti-ICE Flyers at Penn State Point to Broader Debate over Sanctuary Policies and Public Safety
The disturbing discovery of violent and graphic posters on the campus of Penn State University has ignited widespread outrage, cutting across political divides in a rare display of shared condemnation. These chilling flyers graphically depict an ICE agent hanging from a noose, accompanied by the menacing slogan: “Dead ICE agents can’t kill.” The imagery isn’t a one-off incident — it’s happened twice.
Federal Judge Blocks Virginia’s Social Media Limits for Minors, Highlighting Transatlantic Divide on Child Protection
A federal judge’s decision to block enforcement of Virginia’s social media restrictions for minors is the latest in a worldwide debate over how — or whether — governments should curb addictive online platforms to safeguard children’s mental health. Virginia lawmakers, in a bipartisan effort, passed Senate Bill 854 last year, amending the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act. Signed by then-Governor Glenn Youngkin, the measure took effect January 1, 2026.
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