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By David E. Smith
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09.11.25
The cowardly assassination of Charlie Kirk is a sobering reminder of the darkness in our world—and the hope we have in Christ. As we grieve his loss, we pray for his family and honor his unwavering legacy of faith, truth, and courage.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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09.10.25
By now, you have seen the headlines and footage regarding the tragic murder of Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska. The tragic irony of Iryna’s murder is that she came to the United States for safety– escaping the danger and uncertainty of Putin’s war. Instead of being met with safety and security, she experienced the exact opposite.
By David E. Smith
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09.10.25
From Washington’s battlefield prayer to FDR’s D-Day prayer, America has always turned to God in times of trial. Now, ahead of our 250th anniversary, President Trump is calling us to pray again.
By Thomas Hampson
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09.10.25
A Decatur teacher pleaded guilty to abusing an 11-year-old boy. This isn’t rare—it’s part of a growing epidemic. Our culture is collapsing, and kids are paying the price. Parents, schools & churches must act now.
By Micah Clark
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09.09.25
When tragedy strikes, everyone asks “why?” But beyond the calls for gun control or claims of mental illness, deeper issues emerge—family breakdown, transgender confusion, marijuana abuse, and even demonic influence.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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09.08.25
Emily was only 19 when she found out that she was pregnant. Most 19-year-olds are preparing for college. Not Emily– well, not anymore. She was staring at two bright pink lines on her at-home pregnancy test.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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09.06.25
Jesus promised salvation to those who trust Him—but also warned we would face trouble in this world. Today, over 380 million Christians endure persecution for their faith. The question for us is clear: will we, in freedom, stand with those in chains?
By Ecce Verum
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09.05.25
Christianity in America is shrinking—15 million fewer adults now identify as Christian compared to five years ago, while other religions are growing fast. That shift may expose false converts, but it also weakens the cultural influence of God’s Word. As the tide turns, real believers must rise, stand firm, and shine brighter in an increasingly dark culture.
By David E. Smith
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09.05.25
The Declaration of Independence says our human rights are “endowed by our Creator.” U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) calls that “troubling.” Which vision do you trust—the Founders or today’s politicians? If human rights come only from government, they’re not rights at all—they’re privileges that can be erased at any moment.
By Alex Newman
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09.04.25
Illinois officials have unveiled a controversial new plan to "fix" the state's dismal student performance rates — by lowering the bar for proficiency. This is nothing more than a deceptive tactic to mask a growing educational crisis.
