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Where Evil Became Victory: Good Friday for a Suffering World
By Family Research Council Good Friday is not a distant echo of tragedy. It’s the beating heart of one of history’s most astonishing days. On this day, we stand in awe at the foot of the cross — where the sinless Son of God, the radiant Morning Star, was betrayed with a kiss, falsely condemned […]
The Founding Fathers and the Resurrection
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. This week Christians around the world of all strands celebrate what we consider some of the most significant events in world history—the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on behalf of the salvation for those who believe in the Lord. There are many historical reasons to believe in these […]
Congress Proclaims a Day of Prayer 250 Years Ago
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. Sometimes we are led to believe today that the founding fathers of America were men of the Enlightenment, meaning that, for the most part, they were not believers in Jesus. But that’s not true that they were mostly skeptics. There were a few, but they were the exception—not the rule. […]
The True Meaning of Easter is Not about Bunnies or Eggs
By Dr. Richard M. Swier, LTC U.S. Army (Ret.) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16 KJV When I was stationed in Greece as the commander of a NATO nuclear weapons sight I learned […]
History Repeating — Be Aware!
By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. History has a way of repeating itself. I believe we are living through such a moment, somewhat familiar and somewhat with new dimensions but clearly traceable from times past. Hitler brought the church in Germany into alignment with Nazi Doctrine. Dietrick Bonehoffer called his fellow pastors to stand with him […]
Lessons to Learn from the Titanic
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. Here’s a trivia question…Who christened the Titanic? I’ll answer that question later. Interest in the Titanic never seems to abate. My wife and I got to visit an interactive, high-tech exhibit on the Titanic, which included a few artifacts brought up from the bottom of the sea, such as Captain […]
Seek Protection and Guidance
By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. We are living in a time of wars and advent of additional wars; one country is fighting against another country then another joins and then still another. People are losing their lives and properties, and economic collapse, hunger, and starvation were beginning to be less and less only to see […]
Dozens More Arrested in Cities Church Invasion Case
By The Daily Signal A total of 39 people now face charges in the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement invasion of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, last month, according to a superseding indictment that the federal district court unsealed Friday. “YOU CANNOT ATTACK A HOUSE OF WORSHIP,” Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on X after the court […]
Rethinking “Doubting Thomas” Jefferson
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. In February 1777, Thomas Jefferson helped establish an evangelical church. What? Yes, that Thomas Jefferson. It was called the Calvinisitical Reformed Church of Charlottesville. And it met in the local courthouse. Why, that’s enough to give the ACLU apoplexy. This was less than a year after he wrote the first […]
An Ambitious Bible-Reading Plan
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. Just in time for America’s 250th anniversary, Bunni Pounds and the team at Christian Engaged are gearing up for a massive Scripture-based event this spring—“America Reads the Bible.” I spoke with Bunni Pounds for a radio segment about this upcoming event. She told our listeners: “On April 18-25, we’re going […]
EXCLUSIVE: A Look Into Trump’s Plans For ‘Rededicate 250,’ A Day Of Worship On The National Mall
By The Daily Caller The Trump administration revealed to the Daily Caller its plans for an event on the National Mall focused on commemorating America 250 through worship early this summer. President Donald Trump announced last Thursday that his administration plans to hold a faith event on the National Mall over the summer, in honor […]
Is It Cool to Be Unpatriotic? Perhaps—But it’s also Ungrateful
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. Quite honestly, I don’t follow sports. In fact, I was leading a church service during the Super Bowl. We all have different tastes, but when it comes to watching sports games on TV, I’m like the bank examiner in “It’s a Wonderful Life!,” who said in a different context: “Well, […]
Why the Bible Demands Real Wine, Not Grape Juice
By Majority Report Without fermentation, many Scripture verses lose their meaning There is a quiet assumption that has settled into modern American Christianity, often without challenge, and it has done far more damage to Scripture than most people realize. The assumption is this: when the Bible talks about wine, it really means grape juice. That […]
Sharia-Free America conference: Rep. Andy Biggs
By Vlad Tepes Blog This is the third posting in the series of the Sharia Free Conference of February 3rd. A truly momentous event. Possibly a sea change for people in positions of power to actually admit the truth about the nature and threat of Islam and start doing something about it. WATCH: Rep. Andy […]
BREAKING: 2 More Arrested in Minnesota Church Invasion
By The Daily Signal Federal authorities arrested two more suspects in the Minnesota church invasion, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Monday. “If you riot in a place of worship, we WILL find you,” Bondi wrote on X. “We have made two more arrests in connection with the coordinated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota: Ian […]
Do These Democrats Really Want to Carry Water for Don Lemon and the Church Invaders?
By The Daily Signal Last year, Democrats largely stood by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, who wished death on the children of his political opponent. Now, they’re carrying water for anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement agitators who invaded a church service and traumatized children. Make no mistake: When agitators invaded Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Jan. […]
Mormon Charities Among Top Contributors to Terror-Aligned Islamist
By Conservative Commandos Radio Show and AUN-TV A study of nonprofit donors to a dozen leading Islamist charities aligned with foreign Islamist movements reveals that Mormon 501(c) charities, including the Church of Latter-day Saints itself, are among Islamist extremists’ leading benefactors. One top Mormon charity appears to serve as the single largest domestic 501(c) grantor […]
MAMDANI EFFECT: Muslim Arrested After Ramming Jewish Chabad HQ, Intifada Comes to Brooklyn
By The Geller Report The inevitability of a Hamas-supporting mayor….. Dan Sohail repeatedly rammed his vehicle into the entrance of Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters on 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, New York. He almly exited his vehicle before being arrested. Reports indicate that he had previously attempted to enter other Jewish institutions in New Jersey, […]
Reflections on the Anniversary of “Roe v. Wade”
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. A recent historian said that a line from the Declaration of Independence is the most important sentence in history. Well, certainly that sentence is exceedingly important, but I agree with those who counter-argue, “No, actually John 3:16 is the most important sentence in history.” Meanwhile, the great statement in the […]
Is it better to identify as Democratic, Republican, or Jewish?
By Matthew Hausman, J.D. Our Sages could have been talking about today’s abandonment of Jews and principles to gain the Muslim vote when they wrote: “Be cautious with the government, for they only bring a person close to them for their own needs.” Political engagement can be a double-edged sword for Jews. On the one […]
Minnesota: Anti-ICE hooligans storm church, berate congregation for not caring about Somalis
By Jihad Watch Minnesota remains under siege. A new level of chaos has been reached as anti-ICE demonstrators stormed a St. Paul church during a Sunday service. The DOJ has now launched an investigation and vowed to press charges. “DOJ launches civil rights investigation after Minnesota agitators storm church,” by Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, January 19, 2026: President […]
D.C. Church Captures Attention of Liberal Media
By The Daily Signal A church in Washington, D.C. has gained the attention not only of hundreds of young Christians, but also the liberal media. King’s Church has a size of about 600 congregants and is located in the basement of a bar one mile from the White House. With its growth taking off during the COVID-19 pandemic, that appeared unique enough […]
ROOKE: Country Mostly Made Of Catholics Shows Rest Of World How It’s Done
By The Daily Caller Poland, a nation where Catholicism remains the dominant faith and ethnic homogeneity is among the highest in Europe, stands out as a model of stability, prosperity, and social cohesion in an increasingly fragmented world. Poland consistently ranks among Europe’s safest countries, with a Crime Index of around 29 on Numbeo in 2025. This […]
IRAN’S TWO-HEADED VIPER: As the Regime Crumbles, MEK Circles to Hijack the Revolution
By Amil Imani In the streets of Tehran, the smell of cordite and the roar of a nation in revolt have rendered the “calculated” language of Washington and Brussels obsolete. But as the Islamic Republic’s house of cards teeters on the edge of a terminal collapse, a second, equally parasitic threat is circling the carcass: […]
Iran’s Revolution is Against Islam
By The Geller Report Robert Spencer: “Iran has never been a Muslim country. They forced this ideology on people with guns and force for centuries. You are witnessing the end of Islam in Iran now. Persians are burning mosques. Never call a Persian Muslim, that would be an insult, This is Persian renaissance.” — Iranian […]
The Persian Awakening
By Amil Imani For many historians, it is difficult to imagine the survival and continuity of Persia, knowing full well the avalanche of assaults by extremely powerful and ruthless armies during its tumultuous history. Professor Robert Payne has eloquently described this paradox: “There are good reasons for the continuity of Persian features and Persian character. Invaders have […]
Jihadists Prefer Blondes
By Jihad Watch Bruce Bawer shows how it’s done with a superb review of my new book Holy Hell: Islam’s Abuse of Women and the Infidels Who Enable It: “Jihadists Prefer Blondes: A devastating new book examines the key role of male desire and sexual control in Islamic culture,” FrontPage Mag, December 15, 2025: A devastating new […]
Reports: Regime Slaughters At Least 2,000 Protesters Killed in Iran in 48 hours, Trump Prepares ATTACK
By The Geller Report Horrific. And scant coverage continues from the wretched MSM, who relentlessly demonized Israel for defending itself against Hamas. Shame on them. Never forget how Obama appeased this brutal regime. And how he was going to enable them to get nukes. Iran medics: hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters. There were […]
In the Hands of the Antichrist: The Rise of Bodies Without Souls
By Majority Report “Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.” — 2 Timothy 3:5 Imagine this for a moment. Sixteen-year-old Jonny just landed his first job at the local pizzeria. For weeks, he trains under a gruff but patient manager, learning how to knead dough, feel its elasticity, and finally toss it into […]
Democrats Just As Godless As You’d Imagine, Study Shows
By The Daily Caller The religious gap between Republicans and Democrats is bigger than ever, with two-thirds of Kamala Harris voters “seldom” or “never” attending church, an analysis of a new study found. The “God gap,” the difference in worship between the parties, was determined using data collected by the Cooperative Election Study, according to political scientist Ryan Burge. […]