Violence, tyranny, and suffering surround us. Many deny God, but He is our only hope. God's holiness and His abundant love offer us forgiveness and the path to peace with God in a broken world.

We stand at a remarkable moment in history, in a nation abundantly blessed by God’s grace. Yet, these are also turbulent times, marked by division and moral confusion, where good is too often labeled evil, and evil is too often called good. Still, we enjoy an unparalleled quality of life, vast financial prosperity, and political freedoms that inspire envy across the globe.

This week, we honor the birth of our great nation—a land where self-government, individual liberty, and God-given rights have long been cherished. We thank the Lord for the blessing of living in a country founded on the principles of freedom and personal responsibility. As fireworks light the sky, parades march through our streets, and families gather for backyard cookouts, we celebrate the stars and stripes and the enduring values that have made America a beacon of hope around the world.

In a culture increasingly hostile to biblical truth, one mom reflects on raising kids with moral clarity in the shadow of Obergefell. From awkward public encounters to legal victories at the U.S. Supreme Court, this article traces how the radical sexual agenda impacts Christian families—and why the recent Mahmoud decision offers a much-needed glimmer of hope for parental rights and religious freedom.

Fireworks and cookouts light up the Fourth, but are we missing the heart of the American Revolution? We cheer heroes like George Washington against 'tyrannical' King George III—yet was the king a mere villain or a complex figure in a turbulent age? This July 4th, ask: when does civil disobedience cross the line, and how does it echo the Declaration of Independence’s ideals?

There has been much said and written about the profound impact that artificial intelligence will have on humanity, from its cognitive effects to the alarming rise of deepfakes and the erosion of what it means to be human. Christian worldview writer Bill Muehlenberg delves into the warnings from past thinkers and the urgent need to confront the potential dangers of unchecked technological advancement.

Across the nation, state renewable electrical power dreams are collapsing. Power demands soar, while the federal government cuts funding and support for wind, solar, and grid batteries. Renewables cannot provide enough power to support the artificial intelligence revolution. The Net Zero electricity transition is failing in the U.S.

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down pivotal rulings that will reshape key aspects of American life. These decisions empower taxpayers, strengthen families, and boost efforts to protect children.

Football fans come to know, and often despise, the term “interference.” It usually results in a penalty against the defensive or even the offensive player preventing a pass from being completed. The Chicago Bears have seen their share of these—and our Illinois college teams as well. 

Illinois Democrats passed a bill that defies the FDA by allowing WHO to dictate abortion drug policies in the state. As the U.S. prepares to exit WHO under President Trump’s executive order, this move signals a troubling alignment with a global body known for its radical agenda. From shielding out-of-state providers to ignoring abortion pill safety concerns, Illinois is vying to become an “abortion sanctuary state” at the expense of women’s health.