At least 15 Catholic worshippers were killed in a Burkina Faso village on Sunday when gunmen attacked a community as they gathered for prayers in the country’s conflict-hit northern region, church officials said. The violence in the village of Essakane was a “terrorist attack” that left 12 of the Catholic faithful dead at the scene, […]
If you’re not familiar with the term “Christian hedonism,” it’s the idea that our maximum joy comes from bringing glory to God. John Piper, the pastor and writer who came up with the concept, put it this way: “Christian Hedonism is the conviction that God’s ultimate goal in the world (his glory) and our […]
This morning’s Gospel reading is Mark 9:2–10: Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were […]
The symbol of justice is a statue of a woman known as “Lady Justice.” She is blindfolded and holding a set of scales along with a scroll and a sword. She is blindfolded because true justice is unbiased and should not be based on a person’s appearance or other outside influences. Lady Justice holds scales […]
Former President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of Christianity in restoring America on Thursday as he pledged to build on his record of protecting religious liberty if he wins a second term. Trump drew loud cheers and applause with his remarks at the annual National Religious Broadcasters convention taking place in Nashville, Tennessee. “I really […]
Former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday evening, where he delivered a speech that reaffirmed his commitment to Americans of faith, particularly devotees to the Lord Jesus Christ, going on to remind his audience that he “fought harder for Christians than any president” in recent memory during his […]
The United States is not a theocracy — a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God. However, that doesn’t mean it’s secular and has no connection to religion. On the contrary. The fact is that America was founded upon Christian principles. When it comes to protecting the lives of the […]
If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the hymn “Blessed Assurance.” It’s a celebration of the eternal security we have in our relationship with Jesus. That theme echoes in my favorite chapter of the Bible: Romans 8. Daniel Hyde writes that Romans […]
The “He Gets Us” Super Bowl ad has stirred up a lot of discussion, but not necessarily for the reasons the creators intended it to. On Monday, I wrote about how the commercial neglects the need for repentance and thus misses the gospel message, and on Tuesday, Raymond wrote about how the ad encourages […]
What should have been a celebratory parade commemorating the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory turned tragic on Wednesday as an unknown gunman opened fire on the participants. According to ESPN, one person is dead and 22 people have been injured as a result of the shooting, with 15 of those injured in life-threatening condition. […]
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