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Christian Post: Christians Protesting Abortion Arrested In San Antonio

A Texas attorney and longtime First Amendment advocate says police were acting in support of "anti-Christian leftists" when they arrested four people who were protesting against abortion.
Baptist Press: Only a Quarter of Americans Attend Church Weekly

Only a quarter of Americans attend church weekly, the same percentage as a year ago, the American Bible Society reported in its latest release. But the number of those who attend at least once every six months has grown by 8 million, representing a 4 percent drop in those who very rarely or never attend
PNW: The Radical Left's Vision For a World Without Israel

For years, defenders of the increasingly anti-Israel radical Left have insisted that its activists are simply criticizing Israeli government policy. They don't hate Israel, we are told. They only oppose military operations in Gaza, or American military aid. But sometimes someone says the quiet part out loud.
Breitbart: Trump Doubles Down On Declaring Hormuz Strait U.S.Territory

President Trump doubled down Monday on declaring the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, asserting that Washington has “total control” of the strategic waterway as Tehran threatened a military attack...
Sharper Iron: The Folly of Atheism—A Meditation On Psalm 14

According to Webster’s Dictionary, atheism is “disbelief in or denial of the existence of God.” To borrow the language of Scripture, the atheist’s creed can be summarized in the four words: “There is no God.” But the Bible does not merely state the atheist’s creed. It also provides us with an assessment of that creed.
Pastor, Six Others From China House Church Disappear After Police Raid

Police in Wenzhou, the Chinese city sometimes called "China's Jerusalem," raided a house church and took its founding pastor, David Tang, into custody along with six colleagues, all of whom have since vanished.
Harbingers: Examining the ‘Abraham Accords’ Through a Biblical Lens

Father Abraham had many sons..." This beloved children’s song recalls God’s promise in Genesis to make Abraham a great nation and ultimately bless “all the families of the earth,” fulfilled through Jesus.
WCW2K: Do New People Feel Welcome at Your Church?

Are there signs that church members are not feeling welcome? If so, what are the warning signs and what can you do to address the issue of people not feeling welcome at your church?
CBN: Britain's Christian Leaders Call Church To Prayer For Their Country

Thousands of Christians from across the United Kingdom and beyond are preparing to gather in Manchester this month for a three-day gathering calling believers to pray, fast and intercede for the nation.
Ch Post: Trump To Meet With Freed Missionary Pilot Kevin Rideout

Once he returns home, recently freed American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout and his wife, Krista, are expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Iranians Facing 400% Food Price Increases as War Crushes Economy

Iranian citizens are telling foreign media outlets that survival is growing difficult as the price of food and other basic commodities soars by 400% under pressure from the U.S. blockade, even as the regime...
Cripplegate: The Everlasting God

In the Old Testament book of Ruth, we meet Naomi, whose expectations were crushed by repeated loss and trauma. Yet one of the book’s most beautiful arcs is Naomi’s redemption. She learns to trust God.
Crossway: Our Pain Builds Trust In a God Who Raises the Dead

...There are probably a thousand reasons why God allows suffering to enter the lives of his children. But one of the most common reasons—and one of the most fundamental—is stated in 2 Corinthians 1:9.
NaturalNews: Viking-Era Skull Reveals Ancient Brain Surgery

Archaeologists uncovered a Viking-era skull (circa 9th century) in Cambridgeshire with a meticulously drilled 3-centimeter hole—evidence of an early surgical procedure to relieve severe headaches...
American Spectator: The Demonic Possession of Liberal Women

There is something spiritually wrong with liberal women. Liberalism has become the portal for the demonic possession of women. It has perverted their inherent compassion, femininity, and maternal instinct into a counterforce of darkness. So that they act and talk like demons.
CBN: Suspect in Crucifixion of AZ Pastor Receives Huge Prison Sentence

The suspect in the crucifixion-style murder of a beloved Arizona pastor has been denied his goal of receiving the death sentence and has been sentenced to spend the rest of his natural life in prison instead.
Ch Post: Christian Aid Groups Race To Help Earthquake Survivors In Colombia

Days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through western Colombia, the search for survivors is giving way to something harder: the long work of rebuilding lives from rubble.

Monday, August 17, 2026

CBN News: Millions of Americans Claim Miraculous Answers To Prayer

How many Americans have experienced miraculous answers to prayer? A new survey from the American Bible Society (ABS) reveals the results of this thought-provoking question.
Breitbart: 58% of Democrats Hold Positive View of Socialism Over Capitalism

More than half of Democrats hold a more positive view of socialism as opposed to capitalism, according to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll. The poll surveyed 2,287 adults in the United States and asked...
Newsmax: 31 Nations, EU Condemn Iran's Executions of Protesters

The U.K., France, and Canada were among 31 nations joining the EU in condemning "in the strongest terms" Iran’s execution of anti-government protesters and its use of the death penalty to "silence dissent."
Proclaim & Defend: What To Do When Your Spiritual Hero Falls

...God has given us Bible passages that describe the qualifications of spiritual leadership. Those standards must mean something, and they must mean that some people have sinned grievously enough that they cannot or at least should not reenter pastoral ministry. Don't ever minimize the seriousness of sin.
For the Church: How Should Christians Think About Addictive Substances?

...How should believers think about marijuana and similar substances with psychoactive effects? While no specific Bible passage addresses marijuana, there are several biblical principles we should consider.
Brownstone: Anthony Fauci and the Collapse of Scientific Authority

Anthony Fauci is now facing intense scrutiny. Many describe this as his fall from grace, while universities and medical institutions continue to celebrate him as a heroic public servant and scientific authority.
Denison: Are People Getting Dumber? Are Smartphones To Blame?

...New research shows conclusively that IQ scores have been declining in recent years...This decline aligns with the time smartphone use began to rise.
Harbingers Daily: Canada Raises Alarm Bells After Telling Chaplains Not To Talk About God In Public, Restricting ‘Religious Specific’ Speech

Canada’s government has raised alarms by instructing military chaplains that they may offer “inclusive” spiritual reflections at public events but cannot pray or mention God.
IFStudies: Maladaptive Coping—Young Men and Screentime

Of all the themes in the public discourse around young men, none have received as much coverage as their heavy screen use, and none have been portrayed as having more dire consequences.
Desiring God: Family Prayer Is Inconvenient and Worth It

...Remember, we don’t shoulder the burden of saving our kids; that’s God’s doing. We have the opportunity of discipling our kids. Thanks to the Scriptures and the Spirit, we are well supplied for the task.
Prophecy News Watch: A.I. Will Soon Remember Everything You Say

For most of human history, conversation was temporary....That assumption is beginning to collapse. A new generation of A.I. devices will accompany people throughout the day, documenting conversations...
TGC: The Pain and Blessing of Difficult Adoptions

..."I am grateful for the suffering. I always cringe when I say that. But I know things about God’s character—depths of his grace and mercy and compassion—I never would have known otherwise."
Harbingers Daily: Exposing the Sin of Evangelical Anti-Semitism

...Anti-Semitism is not disliking a person who happens to be Jewish. It is disliking a person because they are Jewish...Anti-Semitism is a sin that is not usually recognized within the evangelical church.
GP: In Burma, U.S. Christians Documenting the World’s Oldest Conflict

...After five years of intensified conflict, basic infrastructure across much of Myanmar has collapsed—leaving most of the country without electricity, internet, or phone service. Direct military attacks have...
Christian Post: Kidnapped American Missionary Released In Niger

...“Kevin was kidnapped by Jihadi terrorists in West Africa — The epicenter of Islamist terrorism, where there have been more deadly attacks in the past year than anywhere else on Earth.”
Newsmax: Israel Won't Leave Lebanon Until Hezbollah Disarms

...Israel seized a swath of south Lebanon during a war with Hezbollah earlier ‌this year and has said it will keep forces there to shield northern Israel from attack by the Iran-backed group...
GP: Little League Coach Declares, ‘Jesus Is Still Lord’ Live On ESPN

Arizona Little League coach Drew Breivogel created a viral moment when he went out to talk to his pitcher on the mound during the team’s playoff game against Hawaii on Sunday in San Bernardino, CA.

Sunday, August 16, 2026

With U.S.-Iran Talks Stalled, Diplomatic Efforts Expand To Europeans

Faced with an increasingly bellicose Iran as talks to end the war have stalled, the Trump administration appears to be reaching out to a broader swath of countries that might be able to help pressure Tehran or ease its hardline position where traditional mediators have not succeeded so far.
Newsmax: Iran Boasts 'Islam Can Rule the World' as Peace Deal Eludes U.S.

A top Iranian commander declared Saturday that Tehran’s performance in its nearly six-month war with the United States had demonstrated the power of Islam, as the Trump administration continues to struggle to translate overwhelming American military superiority into a lasting settlement.
Breitbart: Democrat Senate Candidate Pastor Adam Hamilton Asks When Can We Push Back and Say the Apostle Paul Is 'Wrong'?

Democrat Senate candidate and pastor Adam Hamilton asked in a video how much “latitude” Christians have to push back on the Bible, including whether they can say the Apostle Paul was “wrong.”
CBN News: Franklin Graham Slams 'Evil' Massachusetts Abortion Law

Evangelist Franklin Graham is one of many pro-lifers who are expressing deep concerns over the decision by the state of Massachusetts to allow abortions of very late-term babies, up to the moment of birth.
American Thinker: The Communist Threat To America Is Real

...“These are not social democrats. These are hardcore, godless communists. They’re godless communists. All communists are godless. They don’t believe in God."
GP: United Nations Calls Out Iran For Its ‘Other War’—Against Christians

...According to the American Center for Law and Justice, while the world focuses on the “war with Iran,” it is calling on the United Nations to address Iran’s abuse of Iranian Christians.
Sharper Iron: Living In the End Times

...Ecclesiastical experts often report that people have been burned out on Bible prophecy, that sophisticated congregants need more relevant topics and that prophecy charts are passé—especially for today’s young people. Nothing could be further from the truth, if these camps were any indication.
Surrogate Mother Gives Birth To Baby After Bio-Parents Requested Abortion

A surrogate mother who refused to abort her baby despite demands from the biological parents recently gave birth. Surrogate mother McKenna West fled to Texas, where she and her baby were protected...
Washington Stand: Social Media Addiction Is Harming Kids, Experts Say

Canada and Brazil banned social media for kids. Should the U.S. follow in the footsteps of its neighboring countries? New polling shows widespread support for the idea.
Breitbart Opinion: Polls Show No One Cares About Climate Change

...Far-left CNN took a look at the latest polling and found that Climate Change ranked at number 14 of issues people care about, with just three percent saying so.
Gateway Pundit: Ukrainians Still Clinging To Faith In a Frontline Town

In a town bombarded day and night by Russians, and in the face of an ever-encroaching front line, a Protestant pastor continues to grow his church, even as most of the civilian population has fled.
WCW2K: The Book of Jude and the End Times or Last Days

The Book of Jude is not very long (only one chapter), but those twenty-five verses have a lot to say about the last days, and today, it is strikingly similar to the way it was in Jude’s day.
Equip: The Mother of Jesus In the Gospel of John

Have you noticed where Mary, the mother of Jesus, appears in John’s Gospel? Given the legends that some believe about her, let us suggest some theological conclusions from those appearances.
BCLife: Seven Things the Book of Proverbs Teaches Us About Money

The rich should not presume that God smiles on them, nor should the poor assume that he frowns on them.
CP Voices: Science Didn't Kill God—Naturalism Just Assumed He Was Dead

Science is a method for studying the natural world. Naturalism is a worldview claiming that nature is all there is. Those are not the same thing...Naturalism insists that nothing exists beyond nature.
Buzzfeed: Europe Suffering Its Worst Drought In Years

Europe is currently in the midst of a historic drought. France reports that "many rivers and streams are facing critical, never-before-seen conditions," and that "several nuclear reactors had to be shut down"...
Nat.Pulse: Trump Presides Over Biggest Drop In Violent Crime In U.S. History

According to FBI data, the murder rate declined by 18.1 percent, motor vehicle theft declined by 22.7 percent, and burglary declined by 15.8 percent. The country also experienced sharp declines in...

Saturday, August 15, 2026

U.S. Missionary Freed From African Nation After Nine Months In Captivity

An American missionary who was kidnapped last October has been released. Kevin Rideout was seized in the West African nation of Niger on Oct. 21 by three gunmen. The 50-year-old missionary pilot is now...
Barna: Research On How Much Americans Trust Christian Churches

New research from Barna asked U.S. adults how much they trust specific institutions, leaders and organizations, from family members to Christian churches and pastors. Comparing the results with...
Breitbart: Secretary Bessent Says U.S. To Hit Iran With Economic Measures

President Donald Trump is preparing to dramatically escalate his “Economic Fury” campaign against Iran, with new measures coming next week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Thursday.
WCW2K: Four Areas Where America Has Grown More Sinful

Here are 4 incontrovertible evidences that the morality of America and the world has slipped in the last 20 years and it’s only going to get worse. These might be the most evident signs of all of the increasing...
BCLife: Biblical Respect In a Disrespectful Age

Sadly, in popular culture today there are few signs of what it means to respect other people. For a Christian though, disrespect is unacceptable. We are to keep our emotions under control and show respect to others.
PNW: Israel Is Still Hunting the Killers of October 7th

Israel has a list. It contains the names of the terrorists believed to have participated in the October 7 massacre...And Israel has made clear that the passage of time will not make those names disappear.
Breitbart: Ms. Rachel Pushes Reparations For Slavery and Jim Crow Laws

Children’s YouTube and Netflix star Ms. Rachel has added support for reparations over slavery and Jim Crow Laws to her growing catalogue of left-wing causes, taking her latest stance via Instagram...
Iowa Dem Says Church Is ‘Barrier’ To Domestic Abuse Victims Getting Help

Iowa Democrat congressional candidate and Lutheran minister Sarah Trone Garriott said that churches and religious leaders can serve as barriers to domestic violence victims leaving abusive spouses.
Breitbart: Americans Overwhelmingly Reject Men Playing In Women’s Sports

According to Pew Research, 73 percent of American adults- Republicans and Democrats – were uncomfortable with “transgender athletes competing on sports teams that don’t match their sex at birth.”
Lifesite: Nigerian Court Rules Islamic Police Can’t Arrest Christian Convert

A Nigerian woman was detained and beaten after fleeing abuse and embracing Christianity, but now a top court is protecting her rights and curbing Sharia forces.
Rooted Thinking: Should Christian Leadership Be Lonely?

We’ve all heard the expression that leadership is lonely—and for good reason. Leaders carry responsibilities and face pressures that few really understand. In many ways, they live in the proverbial fishbowl...
Biblical Counseling: Living With Chronic Illness

Living with a disease for which there is no cure or, at times, relief, brings uncertainty and pain. Yet, God has given us His perfect Word to point our hearts, not to our circumstances, but to Him...
Ch Post: U.S. Military intervention In Nigeria Didn't Stop Attacks On Christians

A lawyer who advocates for Christian women and girls says the U.S. military intervention in Nigeria in the last year has not been "helpful" in stopping the escalating Christian persecution in the African country.
HD: Secularists Have Grown Tired of Christianity’s Influence In Australia

...Secularists in Australia argue that the number of Christians there has been artificially inflated over many years through counting those who are nominal Christians but hold no personal conviction or belief.
Niceness Is Whiteness? Professors Denounce Niceness as White Privilege

Many professors seem to compete in finding new forms of racism in every facet of society and education. Astrophysics, math, science, statistics, and meritocracy have all been denounced as racist. Now we find...
Karoline Leavitt Made the Right Decision To Resign For Her Kids

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday that she will be leaving her position at the end of August. Her reason is a commendable one that more young women should follow.

Monday, August 17, 2026

Sunday, August 16, 2026

The rich should not presume that God smiles on them, nor should the poor assume that he frowns on them.

Saturday, August 15, 2026