The quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Cam Newton, is a winner. Dating back to his collegiate tenure when he won the Heisman Trophy and a BCS National Championship with the Auburn University Tigers, Newton is accustomed to strutting off the field with a hat full of confetti and some hardware in his clutches. Even when an evident “lapse of judgment” […]
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The Supreme Court has chance to end Obama Administration executive order More than a year ago, the Obama Administration issued an executive order that would protect more than 5 million illegal immigrants from deportation. More than half the states came out in opposition to this action and struck it down in the lower courts. Last week, the Supreme Court agreed […]
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“I urge my fellow citizens to join me in tribute to Black History Month and the message of courage and perseverance it brings to all of us.” President Gerald Ford told the American people the month of February would be dedicated to honoring “the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Initially, in […]
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Christians must stand against the growing tide of attacks on religious liberties This past year will be remembered for many extraordinary events. From the Black Lives Matter movement to the Hillary Clinton email scandal to the earthquake in Nepal, this past year has been filled with memorable and controversial moments. For Christians, the most important development of 2015 has been […]
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Former governor’s endorsement could affect larger nomination process Former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin formally endorsed GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign stop in Iowa. Palin’s endorsement is one of many coming from celebrities and politicians, including Jerry Falwell Jr., who have told the world whom they side with in advance of the primaries. In an impassioned speech, […]
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The Obama Administration continues to falter as terrorists expand into Libya The Islamic State has continued its rapid growth in recent months by expanding into Libya in response to the U.S., and Russia continuing its battle against the group in Syria and Iraq, according to CNN. This expansion comes just months after the terrorist attacks on Paris that led to […]
Read moreAnglican Communion sets example for dealing with division inside of Church Within days of the Supreme Court’s legalization of gay marriage nationwide, the Episcopal Church moved to allow gay marriage within its denomination. The Episcopal Church’s decision rallied support from the LGBTQ community and garnered judgment from various Christian denominations. In a recent meeting in Canterbury, England, Anglican leaders barred […]
Read moreEvery year, our nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This holiday takes place each year on the third Monday of January. It is a day we honor the man who dedicated his life to replacing hatred and prejudice with love and respect. King was a humble man who preached about unity. His famous “I Have a Dream” speech was […]
Read moreEvangelicals must decide whether a candidate’s views match a biblical worldview This past Monday was one of the most significant Convocations I have been to in my four years at Liberty University, and I have been to many notable ones. From Tim Tebow to John Piper to Bernie Sanders, I have enjoyed many highly anticipated addresses to our student body. […]
Read morePowerball craze raises theological questions on where satisfaction is found Earlier this month, the Powerball lottery reached a record-breaking, mind-boggling jackpot of $1.5 billion, and the question of the day across the country seemed to be, “What would you do if you had that winning ticket?” Across campuses and offices, in homes and apartments and schools, friends and families impressed […]
Read moreThe Obama Administration shows weakness in latest hostage negotiations Earlier this month, President Barack Obama praised American diplomacy as he announced an agreement with Iran to release Americans in what was labeled by the media as a “prisoner swap.” Among the prisoners released was Pastor Saeed Abedini, who was arrested in September 2012, according to the Huffington Post. This swap […]
Read moreWhat is a vote, really? For an American, a vote is a right that is abused and neglected by a society that largely does not use the right to its full capacity, or they entirely avoid the opportunity to use the vote. In Myanmar, however, a vote is a glimmer of hope and a right that is not only embraced […]
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U.S. Soccer bans heading in youth soccer leagues to prevent concussions I am sure you have heard about the concussion epidemic that has taken the sports world by storm. It seems everyday another high profile football player has revealed he has chronic traumatic encephalopathy late in his life. Unfortunately, many governing sports bodies are feeling the pressure to take action, […]
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Intelligence scandal reveals deeper leadership issue that plagues White House While we were all enjoying our Thanksgiving break, the New York Times was reporting the latest Obama Administration scandal. On Nov. 21, the Times published an article that stated the Pentagon inspector general was investigating claims that military intelligence had been significantly changed by senior intelligence officials. Specifically, intelligence analysts […]
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Former Liberty University student Matthew Jackson leaves legacy of Christlike When our time on Earth is over, how will we be remembered? What kind of legacy will we leave? And what does it mean to leave a legacy? The events surrounding former Liberty University student Matthew Jackson’s recent death show how he left a lasting legacy, leaving Earth a better […]
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