A Portrait of Southern Sexual Repression In her debut work, Addie E. Citchens paints a vivid picture of Dominion—a fictional Mississippi Delta town steeped in the traditions of Black church life and an almost sacred admiration for high school football. Set at the turn of the millennium, this community is a paradox: while it enforces … Read more
Why is the Rapture Trending Right Now? South African Pastor Joshua Mhlakela’s Prediction A South African pastor, Joshua Mhlakela, has forecast that the rapture will take place on September 23. This prediction has stirred interest and debate over the possibility that the biblical end times may be imminent. Recent research indicates that a significant portion … Read more
Mother-In-Law’s Heartwarming Tribute to Her New Daughter-In-Law Goes Viral A moving video posted by a Utah mother has recently captured the attention of thousands on Instagram. In her clip, 48-year-old Kelly Ballard, known online as @citygirlmeetsfarmboy, celebrates her new daughter-in-law with a series of touching moments. The video, set to uplifting music and overlaid with … Read more
How Charlie Kirk’s Death Will Change His Message Charlie Kirk emerged as a leading figure among young conservatives, fueling a movement that played a significant role in solidifying support for a nationalist political agenda. His unexpected and violent passing has transformed him in the eyes of many, turning a provocative activist into a potential martyr … Read more
Megachurch Pastor Removed Following Confession of “Sexual Sin” A leading pastor of a Texas megachurch has been removed from his role after admitting to engaging in a “sexual sin.” John McKinzie, who co-founded Hope Fellowship in 2000 with his wife, Melissa, confessed his transgressions during a confessional meeting with church leadership, resulting in his departure … Read more
Self-Control: A Virtue in Decline For over eighty years of daily Bible reading, I still find it remarkable when a well-known verse suddenly leaps off the page and demands my attention. Recently, my devotional brought me to a passage that clearly outlines essential traits we should all work on cultivating as followers of Christ. Unlike … Read more
MAGA and Evangelical Christianity Converge at a Memorial Service A memorial service held in recent days for activist Charlie Kirk vividly illustrated the growing intersection between the MAGA movement and evangelical Christianity. The event highlighted how each is influencing the other and underscored a notable shift in the movement’s interpretation of religious faith compared to … Read more
The Rapture Didn’t Happen – But the Internet Had a Field Day For decades, the world has seen apocalyptic predictions from Y2K to 2012 and even the doomsday clock. Most recently, speculation has turned to the Rapture—a concept some evangelical Christians link to the return of Jesus, where believers are swiftly taken to heaven. Although … Read more
Dear James: I Fell in Love With My Friend—And Now I’m Confused A 22‐year-old woman describes her first intimate encounter with another woman—a connection that began as a deep friendship. Over time, both admitted to mutual romantic feelings. During a period of separation when her friend was away, she even traveled a great distance to … Read more
Letter 1: Struggling with a Confusing Relationship A Personal Account A 22‐year‐old woman shares a deeply personal story about her first intimate relationship with a friend. What began as a strong friendship slowly morphed into something more when both acknowledged mutual feelings. During a period of separation—when her friend had to leave town—she even traveled … Read more