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April 19, 2025

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Trump official destroying USAID secretly met with Christian nationalists abroad in defiance of US policy

Before Peter Marocco was selected to dismantle America's entire foreign aid sector on behalf of President Donald Trump, he was an official with the U.S. State Department on a diplomatic mission. In 2018, during Trump's first term, Marocco....


Animated biblical epic ‘The King of Kings’ surpasses ‘Prince of Egypt’ with historic box office debut

Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings” roared into theaters over the weekend with a projected $19 million domestic debut, setting a new record for a biblical animated film and earning one of cinema’s rarest honors: an A+ CinemaScore. Opening on 3,200...


Arkansas Defends Religious Freedom in Adoption Process with New Law

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a new bill into law that prohibits the state government from requiring faith-based adoption and foster care organizations to place children in homes that contradict their religious or moral beliefs. House Bill....


Kansas Becomes Latest State to Require Ultrasound Footage in Schools

Kansas lawmakers overrode Democrat Governor Laura Kelly’s vetoes of pro-life laws, making the state the fourth to require public schools to show the process of human development in the womb. Under House Bill 2382, public schools must....


The Supreme Court threatens to bring “Don’t Say Gay” to every classroom in America

The unconstitutionally vague law imposed such unclear restrictions on teachers who speak about sexual orientation or gender identity that many feared they could be fired merely for mentioning their spouses. Eventually, Florida agreed to a....


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DOGE: Trump’s Libertarian war on civil service and big government

President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) launched a dramatic attack on the federal civil service, surprising many observers. However, the move is part of a broader libertarian surge that has gradually reshaped American....


Bank seizes $43K from Enoch Burke after defying school and court

Enoch Burke, an Evangelical Christian teacher from Ireland, is at the center of a legal and cultural controversy. Burke was suspended from his role at Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath after objecting to the school’s support of a student’s gender....


Faith leaders demand return of Ukrainian children taken by Russia

A coalition of faith-based organizations has issued a strong call for Russia to return nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children taken since its 2022 invasion. Spearheaded by Myal Greene of World Relief, the appeal emphasizes the urgent need to prioritize the....


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COMMENTARY

Trump's USAID cuts contradict Jesus' call to love thy neighbor

During Holy Week, Christians are called to reflect on Jesus' ministry, His love for all and His sacrifice on the cross. I and many of my Senate colleagues, both Republican and Democrat, will be reflecting on His sacrifice this week. This year in particular....


"Girls Gone Bible": Spicy Christian podcast sells young women on MAGA. Will scandal hurt or help?

We look for confidence in our achievements, our appearance, our accomplishments," intoned the perfectly coiffed and made-up Angela Halili on a recent episode of the "Girls Gone Bible" podcast. But "godly confidence," she continued, "has nothing to....


A Litmus Test for Following Jesus; Less Theology More Action

Many of you know that I have been struggling with my faith and especially with organized religion over the last five years. I have fought very hard to hold on to my faith in God/Jesus during a dangerous politicized religious climate and my kids....


Tuesday of Holy Week: Righteous Anger

In all three of the synoptic gospels, the first thing that Jesus does early in Holy Week is drive the buyers, sellers, and moneychangers out of the Temple, overturning their tables and causing a general ruckus. Both Matthew and Mark also report that....


Building up Lives, by Breaking Down Mattresses

If you Look for Good, you can find it. Here’s a story that I wrote a few years ago. It’s about Christopher Conway, the president and founder of Spring Back Colorado, a social enterprise that recycles mattresses and box springs. Since 2012, Spring.....


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The Oldest Christian Hymn Ever Found Is Being Sung Again after 1,800 Years

An 1,800-year-old hymn, believed to be the oldest Christian song preserved with both words and musical notes, has emerged from the ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt -- and into modern worship. The 53-word song is the focus of a new documentary, The....


Viral 'Cookie Challenge’ brings out the best in caring, sharing toddler

A viral trend brought out the sweetest side of a caring 2-year-old in Nashville. The “Cookie Challenge” has taken TikTok by storm, but when Hannah and Brogan tried it with their toddler, Judah, the result was adorably unexpected. Just before....


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