By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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09.10.26
Virtually all American citizens (and many around the world) will remember September 11th, 2001. We usually just refer to it as “9/11.” That is the day when foreign born haters of our nation used our own commercial jet aircraft to take down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. And heavily damaged the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
By David E. Smith
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09.08.26
Should Christians vote? Engage in politics? What about the role of church leaders? How do we guide our children to think biblically about these questions? Dr. Rob Rienow, from Visionary Family Ministries applies key Scriptures and theological principles to these questions.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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09.05.26
We pay athletes $50M+ to throw a football while taking for granted the surgeons, soldiers, and first responders who save lives daily. But the greatest gift of all costs nothing: the eternal life and forgiveness offered to us through Jesus Christ. Set your priorities on what lasts.
By David E. Smith
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09.03.26
America’s walls are broken. Families are fractured. Churches have grown lukewarm. The Nehemiah Alliance is calling God’s people to 52 days of prayer, fasting, and repentance. Renewal and rebuilding must begin with us. We are called to stand firm and be faithful.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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08.29.26
America’s only hope is not political power but repentance and healing through Jesus Christ. Seth Gruber’s new documentary, The Last Stand, reveals how the Sexual Revolution set the clock ticking for Western civilization and calls Christians to radical obedience and bold action.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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08.28.26
As Burning Man 2026 kicks off in Nevada, the media highlights the art and spectacle—but rarely the spiritual reality. Former "Burner" Nicole Shanahan shared how years of hedonism, the occult, and spiritual darkness at the event ultimately led her to Christ. From C.S. Lewis to Genesis 18, true freedom isn't found in burning the man, but in walking in the Light. (John 8:32)
By Oliver Perry
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08.28.26
When a culture loses faith in the traditional foundations of God, family, and church, something else fills the void—often political ideology. In his latest column, Oliver Perry reflects on why Christians must remain a steadfast light in an era of growing societal cynicism.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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08.28.26
When God’s Word is rejected as the source of truth, people are easily swept away by lies, confusion, and darkness. Feelings change. Culture shifts. But God’s truth remains firm, trustworthy, and eternal. What is your foundation?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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08.21.26
If your church does not have an official statement on the Sanctity of Human Life, as it relates to abortion and assisted suicide, now is the time.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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08.19.26
On August 11, 2026, the Thomas More Society, a Chicago non-profit law firm, issued a press release announcing a formal lawsuit against the State of Illinois on behalf of Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, the Lutheran Care Center, and four Illinois physicians.
By David E. Smith
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08.14.26
We are in an intense spiritual battle, but we serve an all-powerful God (Eph 3:20). Like the men of Issachar, let's understand the times and get on our knees in prayer. We implore you to join us in praying for God's help for our families, state and nation. Use this August 2026 Prayer Bulletin as a guide.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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08.07.26
When a 36-year-old woman asked internet commenters if she would regret staying childfree, the responses revealed a disturbing cultural shift: even mothers were warning her not to have kids. Selfishness is never the path to true joy.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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08.06.26
Is "DIY Religion" replacing biblical Christianity? New data shows 9 in 10 Americans hold a homemade, piecemeal worldview—even while overwhelmingly identifying as Christian. Decades of humanistic teaching and falling theological standards have taken their toll.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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08.01.26
Is your work just a job, or a divine assignment? How we approach our daily work matters to God. Scripture reminds us to work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. A great reminder on finding joy, purpose, and Christian witness in our daily labor.
By Thomas Hampson
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07.29.26
Long before radical ideologies captured public schools, stealth insiders were quietly hollowing out trusted Christian institutions from the inside. History reminds us that the greatest threats to the Church often come from compromise within, not persecution from without. An eye-opening look at how trusted gatekeepers replace institutional mission with their own agenda.
