Introduction Christianity’s history is filled with notable figures whose stories have transcended time. Among these are figures who, by modern standards, might be recognized as transgender. Historical records reveal at least 34 distinct narratives depicting lives that would today be classified under the transgender umbrella. Historical Perspectives These accounts span many centuries, illustrating how complex … Read more
The Role of Denominations in Spreading the Kingdom of God When considering the growth of the Kingdom of God, it’s important to understand that denominational labels are not a prerequisite for spiritual expansion. The essence of the Kingdom transcends any particular organizational structure or affiliation. What truly matters is the commitment to faith, love, and … Read more
Human Trafficker Receives Prison Sentence Following Tragic Death of Migrant Family A case that has drawn international attention concluded in Minnesota as one of the masterminds behind a human smuggling network received a prison sentence. More than three years after an Indian family of four perished in the cold while attempting to cross into the … Read more
A Risky Trend in State-Endorsed Gambling As an avid football enthusiast, I was both surprised and dismayed by the surge of legalized gambling advertisements during this year’s NFL playoffs. With celebrated figures from the Manning family lending their names to online wagering promotions, it’s clear that the sport’s longstanding stance has undergone a dramatic change. … Read more
Trump Administration Responds to New York Times Coverage The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized a recent New York Times report for downplaying the serious criminal history of Nascimento Blair, an undocumented immigrant who was deported to Jamaica after being convicted of drug trafficking and kidnapping. A DHS spokesperson emphasized that Blair is not … Read more
Brandon Lake Triumphs at K-LOVE Fan Awards, Urges a Spirit of Revival Christian music stars Brandon Lake, for KING + COUNTRY, and CeCe Winans shined at the 12th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards, hosted recently at the Grand Ole Opry House. Lake emerged as a standout winner, claiming awards in all four of his nominated categories. … Read more
US Citizen Arrested in Connection with Firebombing Plot at Embassy Branch A U.S. citizen faces charges for allegedly attempting to ignite a firebomb attack on a branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel. The suspect, 28-year-old Joseph Neumeyer—a dual citizen of the United States and Germany—was taken into custody at John F. … Read more
‘Freedoms Require Moral Boundaries’: ERLC President Urges Ban on Pornography Brent Leatherwood, who leads the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, has called for a complete end to the pornography industry. In a statement titled “Outlaw Pornography Now” on the ERLC website, he cited a recent report by a major news outlet that … Read more
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” In our modern, often overwhelming world, hope in unseen things becomes our anchor. Even amid life’s chaos, trusting in a higher power … Read more
Evangelicals After Obergefell: A Decade on the Wrong Side of History I vividly remember the moment a phone alert jolted me into awareness. Sitting in a government office in Kentucky, my phone announced that the administration had decided to stop defending an old law defining marriage as solely the union of one man and one … Read more