The problem of suffering has haunted humanity since the dawn of time. Who’s responsible? Many lay the blame at the feet of God—if He is good and all-powerful, why does He permit so much pain? Others shift responsibility to Adam, the first man, whose disobedience brought sin and death into the world. Still others reject…
National Blessing and National Judgment – Deuteronomy 28 and the American Decline
Deuteronomy 28 stands as one of the most solemn and sobering chapters in all of Scripture. It spells out, in plain terms, the blessings that would come to ancient Israel if they obeyed God’s covenant, and the curses that would come upon them if they disobeyed. While these promises and threats were covenantal in nature—specifically…
Prophets, Politics, and the Christian Voice – A Call to Courageous Engagement
In today’s turbulent political landscape, Christians face mounting pressure to either stay silent or to engage poorly. Some within the Church argue that believers should avoid public discussions about politics altogether. Others speak with bitterness or vulgarity, reflecting not the Spirit of Christ but the spirit of the age. In a society that is rapidly…
Father’s Day and the Fatherless Crisis in America
Each year, on the third Sunday in June, Americans observe Father’s Day—a holiday intended to honor the vital role of fathers in family life and society. But in today’s cultural climate, the idea of fatherhood is not merely neglected—it is actively undermined and maligned. What began as a day to recognize paternal love, strength, and…
Francis Schaeffer Encounters a Mormon
Francis Schaeffer’s apologetics combined intellectual rigor with personal compassion. He believed that non-Christian worldviews were “roofless”—unable to provide adequate answers to life’s most basic questions. Schaeffer would listen carefully, affirm areas of truth, and then press into the inconsistencies. By showing how unbelieving systems ultimately collapse under their own weight, he would guide others to…