In a culture awash in information, genuine understanding is surprisingly rare. Many read much but comprehend little. Mortimer J. Adler, a philosopher and educator from the twentieth century, confronted this problem head-on in his now-classic work How to Read a Book. First published in 1940 and revised in 1972 with Charles Van Doren, the book…
Book Review: Even Better than Eden by Nancy Guthrie
There are certain books that take the truths you already know and arrange them so beautifully, so coherently, and so redemptively that it feels like hearing the gospel again for the first time. Nancy Guthrie’s Even Better than Eden is one of those books. This is not a book about you—but it will profoundly affect…
The Myth of Conservatives Suppressing “Baseline Studies” in Gender Ideology
In public debate today, few subjects provoke more confusion, emotion, and controversy than gender ideology. Supporters of transgender activism often claim that the science is “settled” and that those who question the legitimacy of “gender identity” are engaging in harmful denialism. One talking point that has grown more common is the claim that “baseline studies”…
Book Review: The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx
Few texts in modern history have generated more controversy—or inspired more movements—than The Communist Manifesto, penned by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. At just under 25 pages in most English translations, this slim document is anything but minor in its impact. It has shaped revolutions, toppled monarchies, reconfigured political economies, and left an…
Book Review: The Devil and Karl Marx by Paul Kengor
There are few names in history that generate as much ideological fervor—or controversy—as Karl Marx. He is hailed as a liberator by some, vilified as a destroyer by others. For over a century, Marx’s ideas have catalyzed revolutions, toppled governments, and redefined economics and politics around the globe. But what kind of man was Karl…
Book Review: Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen
J. Gresham Machen (1881–1937) was a towering figure in early 20th-century American Christianity, particularly within the Reformed tradition. A brilliant scholar and principled defender of orthodoxy, Machen was born in Baltimore, Maryland, into a devout Presbyterian family. He studied at Johns Hopkins University and then at Princeton Theological Seminary, where he would later teach New…
Book Review: The Christian View of Man by J. Gresham Machen
J. Gresham Machen (1881–1937) stands as one of the most courageous and intellectually formidable defenders of orthodox Christianity in the modern era. A New Testament scholar, Presbyterian theologian, and cultural apologist, Machen’s impact stretched far beyond the ivory towers of academia. His career was marked by a deep commitment to truth, clarity in public witness,…
Book Review: Christian Manifesto by Francis Schaeffer
Introduction and Authorial Context The year was 1981. Ronald Reagan had just taken office. Roe v. Wade had been law for less than a decade. The Moral Majority had captured the imagination of a growing number of evangelical voters. But in the midst of this awakening, Francis Schaeffer didn’t issue a pep rally speech. He…
Book Review: The Great Evangelical Disaster by Francis Schaeffer
There are books that comment on the culture. Others speak to the Church. But once in a while, a book cuts through both the secular fog and the ecclesiastical confusion with surgical clarity. Francis Schaeffer’s The Great Evangelical Disaster is one of those rare works. First published in 1984, the book served as a trumpet…
Book Review: It’s Not Like Being Black: How Sexual Activists Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement by Voddie Baucham
We live in an age where categories are rapidly collapsing. Male and female are considered fluid. Morality is redefined as preference. And now, perhaps most provocatively, sexual behavior is being framed as an issue of civil rights. According to many in modern progressive movements, to identify as LGBTQ+ is not only to express a private…
Book Review: Created in God’s Image by Anthony A. Hoekema
Created in God’s Image by Anthony A. Hoekema is more than a theological treatise on biblical anthropology—it is a robust defense of the dignity, nature, and divine purpose of human beings made in the image of God. This book is a thoughtful and reverent exploration of who man is, why man matters, and how man…
Book Review: The Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy Pearcey
What does it mean to be a man? This is no longer a question confined to self-help books or locker room discussions—it is one of the most hotly contested cultural battlegrounds in Western society. Are men naturally aggressive and domineering, or sacrificial and servant-hearted? Is masculinity inherently toxic, or is there a deeper design behind…
Book Review: Woke Antisemitism by David Bernstein
Antisemitism, often dubbed “the world’s oldest hatred,” has shown a terrifying ability to adapt to new cultural and political climates. Whether through medieval church decrees, 20th-century fascism, or radical Islamist rhetoric, antisemitism finds expression in whichever language the culture speaks. In the 21st century, particularly in elite Western institutions and academic circles, that language is…
Using Verbal Judo to Defeat Semantic Warfare of the Left
We are in a war—though not of bullets and bombs, but of definitions and narratives. It is a war in which meanings shift like sand, where accusations are made not based on what you do, but what you are called. This is the age of semantic warfare, and it is one of the most powerful…
“Jim Crow” and Semantic Warfare of the Left
What is “Jim Crow” and why do leftist Democrats constantly use this phrase in semantic warfare? The phrase Jim Crow evokes one of the darkest and most oppressive chapters in American history. It refers not to a single law or policy but to a broad and pervasive system of legalized segregation, discrimination, and racial humiliation…
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Randi Weingarten, the Democrat Party and the Battle for the American Mind
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is one of the most powerful labor unions in the United States, boasting more than 1.7 million members. It is best known as the national voice for public school teachers, but its influence reaches far beyond collective bargaining for salaries or classroom sizes. Under the leadership of Randi Weingarten…
The National Education Association (NEA), Rebecca Pringle, the Democrat Party, and the Battle for the American Mind
When Americans think about education, they often picture classrooms filled with curious young minds, teachers inspiring students, and the promise of a better future forged through learning. But behind the scenes of lesson plans and standardized tests lies a vast and powerful organization that wields enormous influence over what children are taught and how they…
Three Categories of Marxist Influenced Nations
In recent decades, many people fleeing failed or authoritarian regimes have arrived in the United States from nations shaped by Marxist, Neo-Marxist, or Socialist-Influenced ideologies. Unfortunately, these emigrants, many of them industrious, intelligent individuals, have found themselves in our nation, which is under attack by the same Marxist-influenced ideologies. While terms like “socialism” are often…
The Guadalupe River Disaster and the Biblical Imagery of Floods
We begin with a solemn heart. The flash flood along Texas’ Guadalupe River—most severely near Camp Mystic—surged over 26 feet in just 45 minutes, tragically claiming more than 100 lives. Among the victims were many Christian girls from Camp Mystic and the camp director, Dick Eastland, who died heroically trying to rescue others. Counselors like…
Should Christians Vote? A Biblical and Theological Exploration of Civic Duty
In every election cycle, Christians across the spectrum wrestle with an enduring and deeply moral question: Should followers of Jesus Christ participate in political elections by voting? This inquiry involves conscience, Scripture, theology, and practical wisdom. The Christian life is one of dual citizenship—belonging both to the kingdom of heaven (Philippians 3:20) and, for now,…
Echoes of the Serpent: Gnosticism and Neo-Marxism (wokeness)
One of the most persistent spiritual errors in history is not atheism, but Gnosticism. It is not a single religion but a worldview—a deep structure of belief—that reappears across centuries in different forms. From ancient heretical sects to modern self-help philosophies and identity-based ideologies, Gnosticism survives by adapting itself to its cultural host. At its…
How Should a Christian view Taxation?
“Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and unto God what is God’s.” These words from Jesus in Matthew 22:21 are often quoted when the subject of taxation arises in Christian circles. But in our modern age—when governments not only build roads and defend borders but also fund abortion clinics, gender transitions for minors, and drag…
Perspectives on Eschatology: Postmillennialism
What do we believe about the future? For Christians, this isn’t just a matter of speculation or curiosity—it’s a matter of confidence in the promises of God. Eschatology—the doctrine of the “last things”—deals with the culmination of God’s redemptive work. It shapes how we understand history, how we interpret Scripture, how we respond to suffering,…
Perspectives on Eschatology: Dispensational Premillennialism
Dispensational Premillennialism is a view of biblical prophecy and end-time events (eschatology) that teaches Jesus Christ will return to Earth prior to a literal 1,000-year reign called the Millennium. Christ will reign from Jerusalem during this Millennial reign. Dispensational premillennialism teaches a clear distinction between Israel and the Church. It sees human history divided into…
Perspectives on Eschatology: Amillennialism
Christianity’s “good news” rises or falls on events already accomplished—Christ’s incarnation, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, and ascension. Nevertheless, every believer also looks forward: How will the ascended King bring history to its consummation? Four main answers have matured over the last two millennia, and all four live comfortably inside the boundaries of orthodox, Bible-affirming faith.…
Perspectives on Eschatology: Historic Premillennialism
Historic premillennialism is a Protestant Christian view of eschatology—the doctrine of last things—that anticipates the physical return of Jesus Christ to earth before (pre-) a literal millennium, a thousand-year reign of peace and righteousness. This perspective was widespread in the early Church. It does not rely on the distinctive features of dispensationalism, such as a…