A Faith of My Own
A few years ago, the NBC TV show The Office was all the rage. Despite it seeming like everyone I knew was watching it, I couldn’t. It wasn’t that I wasn’t invited to the watch …
How U.S. Catholic Bishops are challenging Trump’s immigration policies
Immediate Actions on Immigration Policy On his first day in office, Donald J. Trump began fulfilling campaign promises, prioritizing the deportation of undocumented immigrants. These actions reignited debates about immigration, highlighting the divide between his …
Louis Klopsch: The man who invented red letter Bibles
The Origin of Red Letter Bibles The concept of printing Jesus’ words in red ink traces back to Louis Klopsch, a Prussian-born American journalist and editor of The Christian Herald. In 1899, Klopsch had a …
Giants of the Faith: The God Squad
Depending on your spiritual bent, you may have been either thrilled or turned off by University of Connecticut women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers talking about her Christian faith in post-game interviews on her way to …
Immigration raids now allowed in churches: Policy change
Long-Standing “Sensitive Areas” Policy Overturned The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that churches will no longer be shielded from immigration enforcement actions. This marks the end of the long-standing “sensitive areas” policy, which had …
Rare First Temple Period ritual site unearthed in Jerusalem
Unique Ritual Site Found in the City of David Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered a ritual site dating back to the First Temple Period on the eastern slope of the City …
25 Bible Verses About the Loss of a Beloved Mother
The loss of a mother is a life-altering experience, touching the deepest parts of the soul. Turning to God’s word provides comfort and strength in grief and sorrow. The Bible, rich with promises and truths, …
Does Christ’s Upside-Down Kingdom Frighten Us?
In my previous essay, which can be found here, I wrote of a fascinating exchange between Governor Felix and the Apostle Paul in Acts 24. To briefly recap, Paul was arrested in Jerusalem and sent …
Pete Hegseth’s tattoos: Symbols of faith or extremist allegiance?
Allegations and Concerns Dominate Hegseth’s Nomination The Senate hearing for Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense drew sharp criticism from both sides of the aisle. Democratic senators highlighted serious allegations, including disparagement of women …
Big Tech, Courts, and Power: German concerns over Trump administration
Concerns Over U.S. Democratic Institutions In a confidential briefing, Germany’s ambassador to the U.S., Andreas Michaelis, warned that a second Trump administration could undermine U.S. democratic institutions. The document, dated January 14 and seen by …