How Do I Get To Heaven?
From ‘Last Kiss’ to President Trump’s comments, pop culture and politics alike often push a dangerous lie—that good deeds can earn heaven. But Scripture tells a very different story: salvation comes only through the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Trump Pushes Major Election Reforms
By David E. Smith   |   08.23.25
The vast majority of Americans want secure, honest elections. As stewards of this republic, we must back every effort to protect integrity and accountability. President Trump has announced his plan to reform our broken federal election system.
Part 3: The Troubling Case of Jeffrey Epstein
By Thomas Hampson   |   08.13.25
Jeffrey Epstein’s case was one of the most blatant failures of modern American justice — a vast criminal network reduced to just two prosecutions, leaving hundreds of enablers untouched. By contrast, the NXIVM cult case showed how relentless federal prosecution can be when the system wants it. This deep dive exposes the glaring disparities, the hidden files, and the wall of secrecy shielding powerful figures from accountability.
Communists, Islamists, & Globalists Join Forces to Destroy U.S.
By Alex Newman   |   08.08.25
A "Red-Green-Blue Axis" united by hatred of liberty & Christianity is seeking to destroy the U.S. as a nation & an ideal to clear the way for a 'new world order.' Here's everything you need to know.
Capitalizing on a Crisis: The Scandal of the COVID Response
By Mae Arthur   |   08.01.25
We all carry scars from 2020—some physical, others emotional or spiritual. Now, new peer-reviewed research and a U.S. Senate report confirm what many long suspected: the global COVID-19 response was not only flawed but, at times, deliberately deceptive. As Christians, the call is clear—not to bitterness, but to bold wisdom, fierce love, and unshakable conviction. Another crisis will come. Will we be ready?
An Overblown Objection to a Voter ID Law
By Ecce Verum   |   07.30.25
Should proof of citizenship be required to vote? The U.S. House says yes—but every Illinois Democrat in Congress says no. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act has sparked outrage from the Left, with claims it could disenfranchise tens of millions, especially married women. But is that true—or just political theater?
Part 2: The Troubling Case of Jeffrey Epstein
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.28.25
So, why did our government turn a blind eye to Jeffrey Epstein’s activities for so long, and why are they now trying to claim there is nothing to see? Despite mounting evidence and well-known names tied to Epstein’s inner circle, justice remains out of reach. Is it incompetence… or a cover-up to shield the powerful? Who are they protecting?
LGBT in School Fine, But Ten Commandments “Unconstitutional”
By Alex Newman   |   07.18.25
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court famously found that parents have a right to opt their children out of controversial sex indoctrination. Yet, the same federal court system has been claiming for decades that the Bible and prayer are unconstitutional.
The Troubling Case of Jeffrey Epstein
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.14.25
After years of promises and speculation, the DOJ and FBI now say they’ve released all the Epstein files they intend to—and plan no further action. But survivors and the public still demand to know who took part in the sex trafficking. The truth must be fully revealed.
<i>Mahmoud v. Taylor</i>: A Reset Ten Years in the Making
By Mae Arthur   |   07.02.25
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.
SCOTUS Upholds Life, Parental Rights and Religious Freedom
By David E. Smith   |   06.28.25
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.
Stand Up!
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. 
Two Honorable Justices
By James M. Odom   |   06.12.25
The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear a critical First Amendment case effectively grants government schools judicial backing to censor student speech, upholding the prohibition against "There are only two genders" and "There are censored genders" T-shirts.
Watch Out for the Trojan Horse in American Politics
By Ecce Verum   |   06.05.25
America has scrubbed almost every hint of religion from the public square. Prayer is gone from public schools. The Ten Commandments are taken out of courthouses. But one display of religion has been spared the axe: legislative prayer. 
Sweden Bans OnlyFans. America Should Too.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.30.25
The Swedish Parliament, called the Riksdag, recently shocked the world by passing a new law which bans OnlyFans, one of the most popular pornographic sites in the entire world.
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