‘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

A Life-Changing Moment I still recall the exact moment when my phone lit up with a push notification. I was sitting in the Capitol annex in Kentucky when an alert informed me that the Obama administration would no longer defend a long-standing law defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Although … Read more

Rethinking the Sitcom Dad Trope Television and network fare often rely on outdated portrayals of fatherhood. Whether it’s a Father’s Day card pairing dads with beer and power tools or a sitcom featuring a clumsy, clueless father, the stereotypes remain prevalent. Family comedies thrive on this blend of humor and relatability—highlighting odd uncles, quirky mishaps, … Read more

Struggling with Persistent Sin Each believer faces the ongoing battle against sin. No Christian has ever completely overcome the struggle—or will ever entirely escape it—in this fallen world. The apostle Paul confessed his own internal conflict, noting that he often does the very things he does not wish to do. As his experience confirms, our … Read more

Is the Great Commission Realistic in Our Modern Times? Has the final command of Jesus become impossible to achieve? The directive found in Matthew 28:19-20—often known as the Great Commission—calls on believers to “make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you.” Given that Jesus originally issued this command … Read more

Significant Moments in Christian History This Week This week highlights notable events that have influenced Christian history across the centuries. Among these is a historic papal decree that severed ties with Venice, the groundbreaking commencement of work on Salisbury Cathedral, and the birth of Father Francis Duffy—each event leaving its own unique mark on the … Read more

A Taste of Genuine British Heritage in Victoria The coastal city of Victoria, located in British Columbia, is often described as even more quintessentially English than England itself. Settled by British immigrants who cherished traditions like high tea and gardening, Victoria proudly carries its royal namesake, honoring Queen Victoria. Its location—nestled at the southern tip … Read more

Francis Chan Discusses Transition from Megachurch to House Churches Francis Chan, once at the helm of a prominent megachurch and the founder of a house church network established in 2011, recently opened up about his decision to leave the traditional megachurch model. He explained that, in today’s American Christian culture, he feared that his church … Read more