America’s Political Skepticism
By Ecce Verum   |   10.31.24
Gallup recently published some statistics about Americans’ trust in public institutions. The numbers aren't pretty. Less than half of Americans trust the legislative branch, the executive branch, the judicial branch, political candidates, the federal government's handling of domestic or international problems, or the mass media.
Two Reasons Why Politics Is About Religion
By Ecce Verum   |   10.24.24
Have you ever encountered someone who criticized you for letting your Christian beliefs determine how you vote? “Politics shouldn’t be about religion. Stop imposing your morality on others.
Self Evident: Suing the City & Sharing the Gospel
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.19.24
In this exciting episode, Jenna and Alyssa sit down with Jeremy Chong, a member of the Jim Elliot Fellowship when he studied at Wheaton College. Back in 2019, Jeremy Chong along with the Jim Elliot Fellowship sued the City of Chicago for hampering their freedom of speech as they were preaching the gospel in Millennium Park:
Blog Pre-election Musings
“Will Your Presidential Vote Send You to Hell?” It was a bit of a startling headline. But that, of course, is the idea of such a tease. I love the challenge of headline writers.
That Pesky First Amendment
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   10.12.24
To many on the left, the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution seems to be a hurdle to overcome because it stands in the way of their radical agenda. But in reality, the First Amendment is a gift to help keep us free.
Global Government: UN ‘Pact for the Future’
By Alex Newman   |   10.08.24
The United Nations “Pact for the Future” contains dozens of references to the UN 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the “Master Plan for Humanity,” but what does that mean for liberty and for you?
Make a Difference: Vote Your Opinion on Illinois’ 3 Ballot Initiatives
By Fran Eaton   |   10.04.24
When Illinois voters make their candidate selections on the November 5, 2024, election ballot, they will also be asked their opinions on three advisory questions:
Spoken and Unspoken
I can’t recall who first added a wonderful challenge to the old adage about “two things we should never talk about…religion and politics.”
We’re the Government, We’re Here to Help
By Thomas Hampson   |   10.01.24
Hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors—illegal immigrants—are missing.
The Nashville 11
By Calvin Lindstrom   |   09.30.24
The final chapter of the book of Hebrews gives an important command to believers... This command has been vital throughout the last two thousand years of church history. Today, ministries like Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors help equip believers to be aware of the threats and suffering our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world still face.
Dear Christians in Illinois
By Brandon Myers   |   09.24.24
Dear Christians in Illinois—let us humbly pray to God Almighty for our nation and our state.
Should a Christian Be on Welfare?
By Israel Wayne   |   09.21.24
There is a Biblical theology of charity for the poor, just as there is a Biblical theology of everything.
News Flash: Illinois Representative Dares to Define “Male” and “Female”
By Ecce Verum   |   09.19.24
Not long ago, I lamented the Massachusetts legislature's bill attempt to redefine the nature of parenting. Touted as a needed "tune-up" to "outdated norms" in current family law, the bill was written to carefully scrub out offensive, archaic words like "paternity" and replace them with innocuous, up-to-date terms like "parentage."
Biden Plan to “Help” Parents is a TRAP!
By Alex Newman   |   09.16.24
Under the guise of “helping” parents deal with stress, the Biden administration is plotting a dramatic expansion of government into the home. In short, federal authorities are seeking to take on even more responsibilities traditionally associated with the family while drugging ever larger numbers of Americans.
The White Rose Resistance: The Story of Sophie Scholl
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.14.24
“We are Christian and we are German. Therefore, we are responsible for Germany.” ~ Sophie Scholl In January of 1933, Hitler’s Third Reich rose to power in Germany. Being a good citizen of Germany, Sophie Scholl, along with her siblings, was excited to be a follower of the National Socialist cult of youth.
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