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My Daughter’s Fear in the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Death

My daughter’s first words after Charlie Kirk’s death stopped me cold: “Dad, I’m scared.” As a Christian leader and pastor, I am accustomed to speaking out publicly and offering guidance, comfort and perspective during times of crisis. But before I could gather my public thoughts, my daughter’s voice cut through the chaos as she spoke […]

Truth Matters

The world defines truth as relative and subjective. It is customizable to one’s preferences and lifestyle. Definitive or absolute truth is considered offensive to the culture at large. The truth argument is further fueled by the platform of social media. Liking, sharing, retweeting, and posting happen with the click of a button. To promote and […]

What lie have you been rehearsing?

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In a world where moral lines blur and volume often drowns out clarity, even lies can sound like divine direction. A man once said, “God told me to leave my wife for another woman.” As his pastor, I asked, “How do you know it was God?” He paused. “I guess I’m not sure.” That pause […]

‘Snow White’ and the Death of Rescue: The Dangerous Illusion of Self-Sufficiency

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CHRISTIAN ANALYSIS The rescue is gone In the original “Snow White,” a poisoned apple put her to sleep, and a prince’s kiss brought her back to life. In Disney’s remake, she no longer needs saving. Apparently, none of us do. Disney’s new “Snow White” replaces the theme of redemption with a modern mantra of self-empowerment. […]

The Bible in Schools? Research Says it Matters

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In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sat in a frigid jail cell in Birmingham, Alabama. Outside, the nation burned with division, unrest, and injustice. He had no legal defense, no allies beside him, and no certainty about the future.   But he had one thing: the Word of God in his heart. In his […]

Teachers should not lose their jobs over private prayer

What if a teacher lost their job for quietly bowing their head at their desk? What if a moment of private prayer were seen as an offense? In America, where religious freedom is a constitutional right, should teachers be required to conceal their faith? A bill currently under consideration in Texas, Senate Bill 965, aims to […]

Free Speech Or Approved Speech: Who Decides What You’re Allowed To Say?

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The Erosion of Free Speech and the Fight for Truth in a Controlled Culture “Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved.” – Benjamin Franklin Free speech under attack   Imagine waking up to find your faith censored, […]