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Prayer Bulletin for October 2025
By David E. Smith   |   10.07.25
A nation cannot endure without secure borders, a shared language, and common values. When immigration is lawful and orderly, it strengthens America by allowing newcomers to integrate into our culture. But violent riots, obstruction, and collaboration with radical agitators are designed to weaken our republic and sow chaos.
Banned Books Week Is a Sham
By David E. Smith   |   10.05.25
Don’t be fooled: Banned Books Week isn’t about free speech—it’s about pushing an agenda. Behind the slogans of “intellectual freedom,” activists highlight sexually explicit and progressive titles while sidelining books that uphold faith, family, and traditional values. It’s time for parents and communities to push back, ask hard questions, and make sure the books that matter don’t get silenced.
Love God. Hate Sin.
Hater’ is the Left’s go-to label—but often the real hate lies within. Scripture calls us to something better: love God, hate sin.
Parents, Cancel Your Netflix Subscription Today
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.02.25
Elon Musk has called on all parents to cancel their Netflix subscription for health and safety of their children.
Suffering for Jesus Christ, Part 2
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   10.02.25
In the summer of 2019, the Evangelical Church of Finland pledged its full support for a Helsinki Pride event. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the church and a longstanding elected official, posted on X (then Twitter) a picture of Romans 1:24-27 along with a question.
The CTU Honors a Cop-Killer
By Thomas Hampson   |   10.01.25
OUTRAGEOUS: The Chicago Teachers Union is honoring a so-called ‘revolutionary fighter’ — Assata Shakur, convicted of shooting and killing NJ State Trooper Werner Foerster in 1973.
What Is Forgiveness?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.30.25
Erika Kirk’s words of forgiveness at Charlie Kirk’s memorial have stirred deep conversation. Her grace toward her husband’s murderer confronts us with a vital question: how are Christians called to forgive one another?
Why Charlie Kirk’s Challenge Was Met with Violence, Not Reason
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   09.29.25
When debate is lost, the violent turn to bullets. Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a tragic reminder: force is the refuge of those who cannot win with truth. His widow’s response of forgiveness shines with the power of Christ in the face of hatred.
When The Saints Go Marching In
By Bill Muehlenberg   |   09.27.25
The death of God’s leaders often paves the way for new ones. We see this with Dr. Baucham’s untimely passing and Kirk’s assassination—just as Elisha rose after Elijah, and the disciples became the driving force of the early church. As John 12:24 reminds us, death can bear much fruit.
The Unknown Reality of Christian Slavery in Pakistan
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.26.25
Millions of Christians in Pakistan are trapped in brutal bonded slavery—forced into brick kilns with no escape. Standing in the Word Ministries is setting families free, one by one. Learn how you can help break the chains.
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