Equipping Saints • Engaging Culture • Examining Claims
Introduction: A Nation Carved in Stone Beneath the picturesque Alpine villages, chocolate shops, and precision watch factories of Switzerland lies one of the most extensive and sophisticated networks of fortifications ever constructed. For decades, the Swiss Confederation transformed its mountains into a labyrinth of secret bunkers, tunnels, and underground fortresses—a hidden world that embodied the…
In the grand pantheon of American literary figures, few cast as long a shadow as Samuel Langhorne Clemens—the man the world knew as Mark Twain. Author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain was more than America’s greatest humorist; he was a cultural institution, a voice that defined a nation…
In a recent CNN appearance, actress Jane Fonda unleashed a tirade against Democratic Party leaders, labeling them “not good enough” and decrying their failures in the face of what she perceives as existential threats from Donald Trump. She warned of Trump “amassing power in a way that will destroy our democracy,” invoking unsubstantiated claims about…
Introduction A social media post from “Rapid Response 47” makes sweeping claims about Stones River National Battlefield’s closure, attributing it to a “Democrat shutdown” driven by healthcare policy for undocumented immigrants. This narrative demands scrutiny—not just of the facts, but of the political framing designed to inflame rather than inform. The Factual Landscape National Park…
Have you ever stopped to think about why we make the choices we do? Theologians have wrestled with this question for centuries. The human will— that inner drive that pushes us toward decisions big and small— isn’t as “free” as we’d like to believe. In fact, it’s often chained up by forces we can’t shake…
Breitbart.com: Bernie Sanders: Trump Presidency ‘Worst Crisis in America Literally Since the Civil War’ Thursday on MSNBC’s “All In,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said President Donald Trump’s second term has become “the worst crisis in America literally since the Civil War.” Host Chris Hayes said, “You’ve have been in you’ve served in Congress, in the…
Anchored in the Storm: Horatio Spafford’s Unyielding Faith Imagine a bustling Chicago street in the 1860s, where horse-drawn carriages clatter over cobblestones and towering buildings pierce the sky. Here thrives Horatio Spafford, a sharp-minded lawyer with a heart ablaze for Christ. He builds a prosperous life—vast properties, a loving wife named Anna, and five lively…
The mansion on Hillside Avenue had been dark for weeks. Throughout December 1971, neighbors in the affluent town of Westfield, New Jersey, watched as lights burned continuously in the windows of the grand Victorian estate known as Breeze Knoll. Classical music drifted from within. But no one ever seemed to be home. When police finally…
It’s become even worse since I posted this on January 27, 2025. Corruption, Crime, and Courts: Inside Mexico’s Troubled Justice System Navigating the complexities of Mexico’s criminal justice system reveals a landscape fraught with challenges and contradictions. Despite significant reforms aimed at increasing transparency, efficiency, and fairness, the system continues to wrestle with deep-seated issues…
The Misapplication of “Heresy”: A Theological Response To Kent Hovind’s Characterization of Lordship Salvation Introduction The contemporary evangelical debate over the nature of saving faith has produced considerable heat but often insufficient light. Among the more inflammatory contributions to this discussion are Kent Hovind’s repeated characterizations of “Lordship Salvation” as taught by theologians such as…