Amid the currently pressing coronavirus pandemic, a corner has been turned in the form of COVID-19 vaccines. Companies like Pfizer and Moderna have already begun to release vaccine doses to the public after receiving emergency approval from the FDA. Although a vaccine with the purpose of defeating this virus could be a good thing moving forward, the public has the […]
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Standing up for righteousness means refusing to bow to tyranny. Christians need to be on the frontlines of the culture war. Not retreating. For years, Americans who profess Christianity have, on many levels, lived comfortable lives. We have been given freedom to worship, to preach freely and share the gospel openly. These blessings, this reality we have lived in, is […]
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The Internet and social media has dominated this modern age, stimulating a huge shift in power in regard to how information is communicated. With that in mind, the concept of big tech censorship has become a hot topic for the media to discuss. While some people argue that big tech censorship is needed, others point out the underlying issue that […]
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Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, was sworn in on January 20. As Americans try to get a fresh start after a generally abysmal year, the Biden administration is wasting no time moving ahead with its “build back better” mantra. Since he was sworn in, Biden has taken over 39 executive actions. Some controversy surrounds his decisions […]
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Scripture leaves no room for interpretation that God is a just ruler and desires equality for all humanity. Psalm 11:7 states, “For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.” As image bearers of the Righteous One, humanity is also hardwired to value justice and fairness. When we are wronged, or when we see examples […]
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All across the United States, there are citizens celebrating the apparent victory of Vice-President Joe Biden as president-elect. Likewise, there are others saddened about President Donald Trump’s election loss and demanding a legal investigation over seemingly fraudulent elections. The political climate looks as heated than ever before. People are easily triggered, whether they lean right or left, and no one […]
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The first female Vice President-elect — Kamala Harris — is not a win for women. It’s a tragedy. When the media decided to call the 2020 election in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), the uproar of celebration for Sen. Harris being named the first Black female vice president struck everyone’s social media feeds. […]
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Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year. The Christmas music sending joyful memories throughout the home, the smell (and taste!) of hot cocoa and sugar cookies, the sight of the tree and the warmth of the crackling fire bring back the best of childhood memories and a promise of new, wonderful memories to be made. I love […]
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Amid the rise of emotional political argumentation, the idea of emotions being a prominent factor in political discussion needs to be called into question. Many politicians and political commentators commonly assert that facts and logic are the best and truest way to argue ideas. While emotional appeal certainly has its place in politics and campaigning, facts and logic should be […]
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On Nov. 3, Americans waited anxiously throughout the day and into the wee hours of the night to hear who had won the place in the White House. In what has been dubbed the most important election of America’s short life, the fight to the Oval Office hit a record number of votes through mail-in, absentee and in-person ballots. According […]
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There is no greater comfort than knowing that our Lord is sovereign over everything. We are reminded of this truth time and time again in Scripture when it says in Psalm 93:1, “The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.” In moments […]
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In a brutally honest 2011 interview with Fox News host Chris Wallace, comedian Jon Stewart brilliantly and humorously laid out his criticisms of the media. Stewart’s thesis in this interview basically boils down to the mainstream media’s bias not toward one political party or another, but toward “sensationalism, conflict and laziness.” While this interview is almost a decade old, Stewart’s […]
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I once had hope for this country. Our institutions were corrupt, sure, but they usually got the job done. People disagreed, but we got along, and we understood where the other side was coming from. Our sense of tradition and unity preserved us – at least for a time. But with every passing year, we’ve seemed to drift further and […]
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It is a chilly evening in late November. Snow dusts the ground outside, brushing the few remaining brightly colored leaves still clinging to the trees. Your warm home is a welcome oasis from the crisp outside air. Inside, family gathers to eat turkey and stuffing. The smell of mom’s pumpkin pie in the oven and the sound of laughter both […]
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Ronald Reagan once said, “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” At the core of almost every human being is the innate desire to help those who seem helpless, defenseless or lost. Our hearts yearn for peace, and they seek out justice because we were created for it. No wonder the United States has been listed by the […]
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