Though the word “Xmas” has receded in our annual lexicon to a large degree there still remains a vacuum in the hearts of man related to the spiritual aspects of this special holiday season. Replaced by Santa and presents, it’s important to reflect on the true “reason for the...

This post is not intended to be a defense or attempt at rationalizing Israel’s current press into Gaza. Whether, from a human perspective, one believes Israel is defending or being the aggressor as it flattens Palestinian lands because of Hamas’ barbarism is discussed on an hourly basis by social...

Of course, the association of personal happiness and marriage is a highly charged topic. Single vs. Dual Parent Households In our current culture, 64% of families are single-parent households, and this trend has increased by 134% since 1970 (Statistca, Trends). According to research compiled by Brad Wilcox, a University of Virginia professor,...

As a regular Christian church attender, there can be the impression that when someone says they have had a “bad experience” with their past church, it was likely that either a member called them out for a sin they didn’t want to hear about, or snubbed them in some...

Our nation is polarized on many levels. One aspect can be found within the Christian church. The continued deterioration in attendance (see post) over the past 30 years has, as we all know, leaped in its impact following the pandemic. As church leaders see both a financial and spiritual...

The American Medical Association recently offered insight into their position on “first, do no harm” by presenting a moral argument for uterine transplants in biological men.  AMA Journal of "Ethics" - June 2023 The June issue of AMA’s “Journal of Ethics” offered a strong defense for transgender biological men to “consolidate...

Secularism is defined by Webster as, " indifference to or rejection or exclusion of religion and religious considerations". If humanity was rooted in a supernaturally accepted view of morality, then a clean separation between church and state would seem appropriate. However, the framers of the Constitution recognized the importance of...

Our current Christian Status as a Nation The pandemic impacted the church, as it did all social interaction. It forced the faithful to disconnect from intimate fellowship, teaching, and accountability with fellow Christians and God Himself. It accelerated “deconstructionism”, the establishment of an anemic form of Christianity. It offered a...

I recently published a short-form post playing on the words “woke” and “wake” with a desire to open minds beyond the human challenges we face here on earth. To look beyond the natural, which has a clear endpoint at death, toward the supernatural, which is eternal.  The day it came...

There are interesting parallels between God’s interceding in man’s desires at the Tower of Babel that can possibly predict His actions as we look to the not-so-distant future.  Tower of Babel In Genesis 11 God is frustrated, again, with mankind. Why? Because we were ignoring His mandates, trying to be gods...

Is Climate Change Real To be clear, I believe mankind continues to make choices that impact our climate in a negative way. One can argue that there are cyclical trends throughout the history of the planet. However, enough research has been done that, in my opinion, we are well past...

I shudder when I hear from those who believe that America or Americans have not changed much over the past number of years. Somehow there is the impression that we are the same caring, hard-working, moral, and trustworthy people we have always been.  The Wall Street Journal, in conjunction with the University...

This is a review of the history, context, and content of the Pledge of Allegiance viewed through the lens of a Biblical Christian worldview. It also offers an opinion on the controversy related to Christian allegiance to God vs. America.  History of the Pledge of Allegiance The American Pledge of Allegiance...

In the last month, the S&P has dropped over 6% and late last week two banks, SVB and Signature collapsed. Four other regional banks are also in serious jeopardy.  While the Treasury Department and the President are providing guaranteed backstops for bank deposit holders above the insured $250K threshold, according to Reuters, the Fed...

The “nuclear family” is rapidly disappearing in the United States. It can be defined as having a mother, (whose primary role is caregiver), a father, (whose primary role is financial stability), and children.  Though there are many factors outside the control of parents and children, this is the ideal offered in Scripture...

Everyone in the Christian community seems to be talking about Asbury. A small Christian college in the sleepy little town of Wilmore, Kentucky.  With a student body of less than 2k, over 50k folks from all over the world have been taking in the experience of revival over the last two...

There were nearly 183 million people that watched all or part of Super Bowl 57 which premiered two spots from the group He Gets Us, costing an estimated $20 million.  Who Are "He Gets Us" If you go to their website, hegetsus.com, you will not find a clear answer to that question. Under “About Us”...

Living Out Christianity in Front of Abortion Clinics This is an update on our local Abortion Clinic and the broader issue of silent prayer at clinics across the country.  Forty Weeks of Prayerful Protest For the next 40 weeks, every Saturday, they meet at 9 am at a nearby park, within walking...

There is much talk these days around the subject of socialism vs. capitalism, both as an indication of who we are as a nation, and where Christians should stand on the subject, as voting members of our republic. Many offer the observation that the early church, presented in the book...

When the name “George Soros” appears in the media it typically brings with it a discussion on progressive agendas, the funding of the Democratic party, and the injection of liberal District Attorneys in major cities throughout America. Often insight into the broader goals of his efforts remain largely ignored....

This is a true contemporary story of how the Bible can be twisted by man to comply with his own sinful agenda. Repeated down through the ages, outliers of good Biblical Christian theology can and have reinterpreted Scripture to support destructive human behavior. Examples include the Crusades, slavery, and a host...

My honest answer to the title of this post is that I have no idea if Biblical Christians are making a difference on Social Media. From a personal perspective, I have received both an unusually higher level of encouragement from my limited blogging (I have been on somewhat of...

The longest-running show in television history, NBC’s “Meet the Press”, begins the new year with a bipartisan, fair and balanced, yet revealing special report on the negative aspects of Social Media in America today. Below, without editorial comment until the end, is a list of summary statistics and insider...

The subject of Christian Nationalism has surfaced in some of my recent articles, on its own and as a stepping stone toward the belief we are headed toward a Christian Theocracy. They include, BCW - What is Christian Nationalism and is it Biblical BCW - Christian Nationalism - Theocracy vs....

Earlier this month I wrote a brief article breaking down the words “Christian” and “Nationalism”, attempting to more clearly define what the concept SHOULD mean, based on its individual components. My point was more to demonstrate how concepts get twisted in this present age of divisiveness. As readers responded, it forced...

What is the interrelationship between Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” and a Biblical Christian worldview? It is all a matter of perspective and priority in today’s American culture.  Maslow and our basic Hierarchy of Needs Maslow was an American psychologist who wrote a paper in 1943 entitled “A Theory of Human Motivation”. I doubt...

This past week I had a lengthy conversation with a Biblical Christian couple who have been missionaries in India for many years. Toward the end of our discussion, I asked them why they are so fearful and secretive about sharing their faith. Their response shocked me but, sadly, did...

As of the most recent mid-term elections, we now have approximately 37 states which allow the legal use of medical marijuana, and 21 states that have legalized its recreational use. Additional states have decriminalized, but not completely legalized its sale and use. As a Christian, desiring to conform to...

In September of 2022, Lifeway Research published its biennial poll on the state of Christian theological beliefs in America. It contained some very interesting and somewhat conflicting results.  For detailed findings the following links are provided: Historical Overview 2022-2014 Article, “Americans’ Theological Beliefs Changed to Suit Post-Pandemic Practice” White Paper Summary The State of Theology – a deep dive...

There is a lot of chatter about the subject of Christian Nationalism, most of it derogatory. It represents another example of a long and growing list of what was once considered good, that is now considered bad. So, what is Christian Nationalism, and is it Biblical? Definitions Webster defines the following words:  Christian...

Does Freedom of Religion Outweigh Discrimination in the Marketplace? The answers are not so easily apparent in a sin-cursed world. That is why we have courts to attempt to balance the needs of the individual and the rights of the many. It’s a poor, human system but, it’s the best we’ve got before Christ’s return.

Author’s Note: I have written nearly 400 articles over the last two years. The post below has been one of the more significant for me personally because it addresses a challenge demanding justification for that writing effort. My work is intended to strengthen the theology of the saved and...

There is, of course, a raging controversy in America sparked by the Supreme Court decision regarding the return of states' rights in the area of abortion. It will be one of the many major watershed issues in the 2022 elections later this year and, perhaps, remain a point of separation in...

Fox News - “Christians slam Newsom for 'disgusting' pro-abortion billboards quoting Jesus: 'Satanic'…  Some versions of the billboards, all of which urge women... to come to California to get abortions, advertise the state's easily obtainable abortions by quoting Mark 12:31, where Jesus says, "Love your neighbor as yourself. There is...

An LGBTQ author I have a great deal of respect for recently wrote a post on Medium that contrasted Gay Christians vs. Evangelical Warriors (which was the title if you wish to find it). In that post, he offered his perspective that Evangelicals have lately become more militant. Further,...

HuffPost published an article Tuesday that shocked me, something that has reached a very high bar these days. It was not on the bane of Ultra-MAGA Republicans, the need for Federal abortion legislation, or justification for an open border.  It had nothing to do with QAnon or Jan 6th or pregnant men. It...

With an approaching 70 years on this earth (next January), perhaps I could offer a more longitudinal perspective than many on where our country has come from.  As I have mentioned on a few posts over the last year, the illustration of the frog-in-the-pot has great relevance as we look...

This maybe a clickbait title but sadly the numbers are not a typo. YouGovAmerica Polling A recent poll from YouGovAmerica was conducted among 1,500 US adult citizens last week with the following alarming results.  Looking back - 66% of Americans polled, not surprisingly, believe that the political divide in America has gotten worse since...

Evangelism is at the center of much of the controversy between Christians and the secular world. Those who don't believe in God, or at least the God of the Bible, reject the notion that Christians have a right to freedom of speech that includes telling others about what Jesus...

There has been a great deal of controversy and confusion associated with the recent decision by the Supreme Court regarding what was considered by many to be settled law in the case of Roe vs. Wade on the subject of abortion.  Much of the rhetoric in the media and elsewhere...

There is a constant flow of media rhetoric on gun violence in America. It happens every time a mass shooting occurs, which sadly elicits more mass shootings. The reality is that gun violence is not accurately represented in media reporting. Every day over 300 Americans are shot and 124 die in gun related...

This post is a continuation of "Why Do Evangelicals Hate Unbelievers?" based on reader responses. The objective is to further clarify and expand the flip side of the first article, focusing more on the very logical reasons why unbelievers have such distain for Biblical Christians. Webster defines the word...

Critical Race Theory is for oppressors Disclaimer — as with most controversial topics, not all members of any group or race are guilty of anything. I know many whites, blacks, Native Americans, Asians, Hispanics, etc. who are not racists and don’t seek to be oppressors — but there’s always a...

Why deconstruction was rare in the early church The word Backslider comes from the Hebrew word מְשׁוּבָה, which means to turn back. Over the years, this word has lost some of its meaning and become inadequate. It is now something we joke about and use in everyday language. However, by...

The truth is out there, but how will you know unless you look? David Knott I was watching a documentary by Prof Brian Cox recently and some of his words jumped out at me, so I wrote them down. The documentary series is called, “Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time”....

I responded recently to an article written by a very well-meaning author on the subject of Christian presence at Abortion Clinics. His premise was that we should be caring for women in their neighborhoods and, in the event of their pro-choice decision to abort, we should be offering support...

I have been a part of the Southern Baptist Convention for 25 years and write extensively on the integration of a Biblical Christian Worldview and our contemporary society. On May 23, 2022, the independent Guidepost Solutions report detailing known sexual abuse within the denomination was published. To summarize,  The report, commissioned by the...

There is a theology I just discovered that tries to offer a cogent Biblical Christian justification for Abortion.  It begins with the view that God is omniscient (all knowing), which is true. Therefore, God knows who will abort their baby before bringing it to term. Consequently, under this view, God...

Are you ready for reality? I hope your freezer and pantry are full and you’ve got a 1000-gallon tank of gasoline and another one of home heating diesel in your back yard. Because if you think gasoline and food are expensive now, wait a week or two and watch the...

Are we really that different than the Israelites? God’s people are fickle. We know the truth, but the battle with our fallen nature is ever-present. Have we ever truly stopped worshiping these false gods?! We have de-personified them and erased their names, but their worship is still very prevalent in our...

Christians are called to “love thy neighbor”.  Often that is interpreted, both inside and outside the church, as “let’s all get along and accept each other just as we are”. The Bible says we are called to live at peace with everyone (Rom. 12:18) and to honor and follow our...

Viewpoint is everything One Dimensional Society Oftentimes, we lump people together as either-or and we tend to put that in extremes. It’s a one-dimensional view of society that ascribes people a position based upon their political ideology, based largely on party registration. If you’re not in line with Democratic talking points,...

Competing Narratives Try this experiment. If you belong to a gym, watch CNN and Fox side by side. I noticed a while ago that these two cable news networks diverge completely on almost every subject — especially the economy and covid. So, how do we know which we can trust? I...

Over the last nearly two years I have monitored the process of Deconstruction of our Christian worldview. Many define the term “deconstruction” in a favorable light, often in order to suit their underlying objectives. Those in the pro-deconstruction camp would say that they have finally broken away from false...

How to have a realistic impact when you are surrounded by needs Hard Christian Truths Ngole’s eyes rolled back, and his body slapped the ground as he fell from the wooden stool and onto the cold concrete. We rushed to care for him thinking he had some medical issue. When he...

We’re surrounded by propaganda because we believe it Nobody trusts the media today and with good reason. The media are almost without exception lying to us. Why do they lie to us? Because we’re not paying attention and we prefer it that way. First, we believe myths The media foster a set of myths regarding...

I wrote an article on Gay Salvation from a Biblical Christian Perspective which received some extended comments. One of the more interesting responses was from a reader who informed me that the word “homosexuality” did not appear in Bible translations until 1946, thereby challenging the notion that it was accepted as...

Beach waves & shifting sand Have you ever been to the Carolina beaches? Because of the shallow shoreline, you can let the incoming waves wash over your feet. When the waves go out the sand is drawn out from under your feet causing your footing to become unstable. It’s a...

The idea for this post began with my shock at the response of a reader, who was critical of an article I wrote on "Christianity Collapsing in the US". Here are some statements from him, spread over a few conversations. "I have no issues with people who actually follow...

An illustration from a Reader asking for an opinion. The question... "A gay person lives a promiscuous life full of partying and living for self. He then gets saved. As is usual in this situation, the saved man stops partying and starts trying to live more for others. Since...

Here are some statists to consider, without comment: Gallup 10/21… Poll results showed 89% of Republicans, 69% of Independents, and 32% of Democrats say they don’t trust the media… the second-lowest trust level on record.I&I/TIPP Poll 1/22… Poll results documented that distrust in Traditional Media Outlets overall, was 60%, while Republicans’...

I read an article from a Christian writing on the inability to reconcile science with his theology. He used a number of examples, such as the effort of those who try to scientifically justify the parting of the Red Sea. His basic premise was that they were incompatible, and...

I have had a running dialogue on Medium with a liberal atheist European (J...) for sometime. It has spread over multiple posts with back-and-forth comments on a number of topics. We have been respectful and curious toward each other's beliefs. One of those recent conversations had to do with...

I wrote an article, “Robert Jeffress had Trump speak at 1st Baptist Dallas”, in early January. As is often the case, discussions on Medium continue long after a post gets published. Yesterday I received a comment from a reader who used to attend a large church that openly supported...

The Satanic Temple (TST) made a name for itself In 2021 by putting a display of Baphomet, a twisted creature with a goat head on a sub-human body, in the Illinois capitol building. As a Christmas decoration, it sat in swaddling clothes next to a creche of Jesus in the manger. This is not...

I have responded to about 8 readers a day who have commented on our articles posted on Medium. These conversations have impacted my views on many issues. My Biblical Christian theology has been strengthened while my view of the lostness of our country has sadly been confirmed. Medium is...

Health issues According to England’s National Health Service, there is a “second pandemic” coming. “Nearly ten million people in England, including 1.5 million children, are projected to need care for mental health issues such as psychosis, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.” This is no small number and certainly, no conditions...

On February 25, 2022, China's Supreme "Peoples" Court established the use of cryptocurrency for fundraising as illegal, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. This is not the first ruling by the court restricting crypto. Back in 2013, the government banned their banks from dealing in bitcoin. Further,...

There is a trial going on in the small country of Finland, 5k miles from us. Located in northern Europe, it shares borders with Sweden to the west, Russia to the east, and Norway to the north. Similar to the United States, the government is a “representative democracy” where...

DOWNLOAD this story as audio …… or ……. LISTEN to this story now Becoming a “Christian” is supposed to be a life-changing experience (2 Cor. 5:17). Through the Holy Spirit, as our “Counselor” (John 14:16–17), Christians move through a process of sanctification, learning about God, what He expects of us, and drawing...

John Lennon's "Imagine" offers a glimpse of the New World Order  DOWNLOAD this story as audio …… or ……. LISTEN to this story now The 2022 Winter Olympics, held in Beijing China can be viewed from many different angles. Most have to do with politics, human rights (Uyghurs genocide), COVID (Wuhan & lockdowns),...

A reasonable person Our American justice system relies on judges and juries to make decisions based on their best sense of things. There are no absolutes, only the laws and what seems right to a reasonable person or persons relative to those laws. In the same way, we each have...

DOWNLOAD this story as audio …… or ……. LISTEN to this story now This is the second in a two part series on what I have learned from the first year of publishing BCWorldivew.org (BCW) and, over the last five months cross-posting my articles on the blog site Medium. In "Part 1...

January of 2022 marks the one year anniversary of BCWorldview.org (BCW). Its focus was, and continues to be, a discussion on the intersection of our culture and a Biblical Christian Worldview. This effort has expanded into daily devotions, guest authors writing on similar topics, podcasts, and daily/weekly email newsletters....

I recognize that much of my writings speak to negative issues in the world. I try to reflect back on God's love and grace in the midst of current and pending trials for Biblical Christians and our failing and splintered culture. However, since our focus is on the intersection...

On January3rd, 2022, Facebook advertising permanently banned Heroes of Liberty, (publisher of children's books on historical figures) from all future advertising campaigns. After conservative backlash, they reversed their decision within hours. Earlier the same day, Rand Paul announced he was closing his YouTube account due to past COVID videos being removed. Yesterday Majorie Taylor Greene was permanently banned permanently from Twitter and temporarily from Facebook for expressing her views on COVID and the 2020 Presidential election. 

With so much happening in America these days, one can only use COVID as an excuse for so long. To that point, Christian churches have seen a significant decline in attendance due to the pandemic. For those that survived, one unexpected outcome was the forced technology upgrades that put...

We are not in good company when it comes to the national US policy on abortion. The Family Research Council published a report recently that documented only seven countries which currently allow "abortion on demand" up through 9 months of pregnancy. The Seven Countries The Seven Countries who allow...

At 69 years old, I have changed my political affiliation from Conservative Republican to Conservative Independent. There, I have said it, and feel good about it. For those few who made it this far, thanks for listening.

I received the following response from a typical reader who equates Christians with Right-wing politics, Antivaxers and Trump. "The decline of Christianity in America is totally expected. the dominant American form of Christianity, evangelism, has all but merged with right wing politics, antivax insanity, and Trumpism." Below was my response: I...

This is a Sculpture recently donated by Oaxaca, Mexico to the United Nations. According to a press release from the UN, it symbolizes a “Guardian for International Peace and Security” and currently sits outside the Visitor’s Plaza. According to the artist, it represents the fusion of an eagle and...

It seems appropriate to offer a definition of what a worldview is, given that the word is part of our name, “Biblical Christian Worldview.org”. In a prior post, I explained the reason we felt compelled to add the term “Biblical” rather than simply a “Christian Worldview”. However, a true...

It has been amazing to see how our country has changed over the last few years. In many ways, we have become more accepting of others’ varied actions and beliefs. In other ways, such as most traditional dogma, we have become less tolerant. What is without question, we, as...

There have been so many taboos broken over the last few years. Opinions, terminology, and behaviors that were considered totally unacceptable just a few years ago are now not only allowed by most, but applauded by many. Consider the following list of relatively recent cultural changes taking place in...

The mission statement of this website is: “Providing honest reporting and analysis on the intersection of contemporary issues and theology, based on a Biblical Christian Worldview.” Christians must be reminded not only of their foundational beliefs, but that we need to be on guard because those beliefs are being subtlety...

Ok... let me admit at the outset that this post rubs against the guardrails of the editorial objectives of BCWorldview.org. There are no references to Christians or Biblical Christians. There are no Scripture verses within the copy. I just needed to offer a counter to an arrogant professor/writer who...

An article surfaced from someone I am following referencing the current controversary over a post Steven Furtick (Elevation megachurch) made on Facebook. In the article, the author, a former pastor and now working on deconstructing his faith, related a story about the reaction his congregation had to him closing...

I have, by choice, decided to invest time in responding to writers of blogs and articles that totally oppose our Biblical Christian Worldview. They seem to largely fall into two distinct groups. God Twisters The first group are those who have walked away from the church, yet have a good knowledge...

I will admit that, to a large degree, I have spent the past few years living in a FOX News cocoon. These days I try to view other media outlets: CNN, MSNBC, and ABC in order to keep perspective. However, as I listen to every FOX episode of “Fox...

Background in Church Attendance In early April of 2020, Gallup wrote an article entitled “Religion and the COVID-19 Virus in the U.S.” which outlined the megatrends well-established prior to the pandemic. The technology of “Virtual Worship” was already increasing rapidly as an alternative to conventional Sunday morning attendance. They cited a...

There is an old adage that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. This scenario has worked many times in many instances throughout history. In fact, the second impeachment of Trump demonstrated a unified effort from both Democrats and Republicans. The intent was to stop the former President...

I received a Wall Street Journal article from a friend this morning. The title was “Young People Say Disconnect Keeps Them From Church”. The article went into detail on all the social ills this country is facing and the unacceptability of the church’s response. The sub-headline was “Half of people between...

A Collision in Words and Worldviews There is a collision in this country between traditional and progressive cultures, between the "woke" and "Biblical Christian" Worldviews. It is most visible in acts of violence and destruction. However, what’s more significant is that the resulting clash of beliefs has fostered a paradigm...

Eric Sentell wrote a recent article entitled, “19 of 20 Christian Facebook Pages Are Fake”. Like so much on the internet these days, I took it to be exaggerated, at best. However, my curiosity was raised and decided to start backtracking the source. My first stop was Relevant Magazine, a somewhat obscure...

The rhetoric from the Left is that Republican conservatives are the enemy of herd immunity. Though this is not the case, there are a substantial number of Biblical Christians who are resistant to taking the vaccine. I would respectfully argue that the underlying reasons for their response, though perhaps...

There is power and prestige in owning and managing media outlets that shape public opinion. Conservative and Liberal broadcasters are contently contradicting each other, often with unprecedented vitriol. These sustained disagreements are clear evidence that one or, more likely, both are at best shading and at worst lying in...

Why does Christian blowback exist? It's simply because many people, even among the carnal-Christian community, consider Biblically-based morality to be hateful and prejudiced. Of course, the two most divisive points are right-to-life and opposition to gay marriage (and all its iterations). However, these two flashpoints only serve to magnify...

Where did the “Separation of Church and State originate? Much of the research for this article comes from Outrageous Truth by Robert Jeffress Introduction As Revisionists try to reframe history toward their own contemporary theology the true underpinnings of our country's founding have become murky. This is particularly true within our public school...

There will be many books, studies, and congressional committee reports written, as well as endless reporting and media analyses, looking back on what happened in the month of August, 2021, related to the upheaval in Afghanistan. A Biblical Christian perspective will have many facets based on the need for...

In the 2000 plus years since the resurrection of Christ, no Christian has ever taught or been taught that loving your neighbor was wearing a mask or participating in a lie. No Christian was ever taught that loving your neighbor meant avoiding them when they were sick or leaving...

Abortion, Sexual Immorality, Women in Ministry, and CRT As Biblical Christians, we need to approach clearly anti-Christian views differently than the gray areas of life. We need to decide for ourselves what views are non-negotiable vs. those hills that are not worth dying on, for the sake of our own assumptive...

No one can predict what the economic climate will be in the U.S. much beyond 2024. Longer range speculations regarding scientific and Orwellian technologies can be offered with some confidence, however there are too many interdependent variables at play to forecast what the US economy will look like beyond...

Definitions The best way to answer this question is to define the term. “Systemic Racism” has been used repeatedly in the media to mean whatever is convenient at the time. It has been applied to individuals, companies, policies, students, congress, small business owners, school board members, sports teams, the president,...

The List of New Terms Generating Conflict  Our country is mired in conflicts over terms such as systemic oppression, woke generation, identity politics, inclusive, equity, equality, intersectionality, critical race theory, gaslighting, marginalization, gender identity, transgender, #MeToo, white supremacy, cultural appropriations, 1619 Project, microaggression, non-binary, white privilege, etc., etc., etc. In...

Introduction In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explored where America stands as a nation on the abortion debate and laid the scriptural groundwork for the Biblical Christian position, that life begins at conception. This second part of the series will focus on the question of how Christians should...

Introduction In Part 1 of this two-part series, we will explore where America stands as a nation on the abortion debate and lay the scriptural groundwork for the Biblical Christian position, that life begins at conception. The second part of the series will focus on the question of how we...

As Biblical Christians, we need to carefully pick our battles. I would suggest they should be focused on the message of the Gospel, that salvation comes through grace alone, faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. One courageous enough to suggest that only born-again, repentant sinners will find eternity in...

What is the 1st Amendment? 1st Amendment to the US Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for...

Typically, disputes in interpretation of the Constitution and its Amendments are adjudicated (judged) by the federal courts, some making it all the way to the Supreme Court. The importance of this process of clarifying the law cannot be understated. This is why there was so much controversy over former...

Right now, the conservative news cycle is briefly focused on Biden’s National Day of Prayer (NDP) proclamation. There are endless references to the fact that he left out the word “God” from his speech. When we use the word "god", deeper question is, who are we really praying to as...

Did you know that there is a formal Code of Ethics in Journalism?  History The Fourth Estate, a term that dates back to medieval Europe, was first coined in 1837, representing the press, dedicated to providing public disclosure on three societal groups: the clergy, the nobility, and commoners. Over time, they established...

Historical Roots According to Wikipedia, The National Day of Prayer began countrywide in 1775. It was to be a day, set aside, for fasting and prayer for the “just rights and privileges of the Colonies in ‘civil and religious matters”. For many years, the importance of this event languished. That was...

Summary This series offers insight on the potential of our great nation being permanently undermined by forces both within and outside of our control. This first article offers an overview into the reasons why the destruction of America is more than a fantasy pushed by the radical extremes on both...

As I mentioned at the end of the second article of our series on America becoming a Lawless nation, “It is difficult to say if we are living in the End Times as outlined in Scripture. However, if one steps back and views the incredible number of totally unpredictable changes that have taken...

This is the second in a series of articles focused on the implications of America becoming a lawless nation. The intent is to review megatrends in our nation that are contributing to its lawlessness. Earlier articles in the series include: Part 1 - Will America Ever Become A Lawless Nation? Part...

This article represents the conclusion of a series which was anchored by the post, “Will America Ever Become A Lawless Nation”. The second article in the series offers a view of six major trends currently taking place in America that could bring down the most powerful nation in the...

The mantra of no choice “I didn’t have a choice,” Bill adamantly exclaimed to his wife Tina.  I haven’t had solid work for a year, and you know our savings are just about gone.” Tina meekly responded by saying “I just don’t think agreeing to support the company’s policies that we...

In the midst of all the Equity Executive Orders pressed by the President, book banning, school name changes, and the House passage of The Equality Act, one might think that our country has been lost. However, I would like to offer some positive signs that things are rebalancing. There seems to be a...

I just wanted to weigh in on the Senate consideration of the Equality Act from the House. As a senior citizen, this is the first time I have ever voiced my opinion to the government, much less to a senator. The bottom line is that conservatives are losing not...

As Biblical Christians, this is a valid question. Where should we stand in this continuum of tension between, “Stand Up For Your Country”, the slogan coined by Bill O’Reilly, or “Take a Knee for its Injustices”, the visual campaign started by Colin Kaepernick? Obviously, there is so much material on...

The relationship between Israel and the United Sates is deteriorating rapidly. Put simply, my response to that trend comes from the end of John 4:22, “salvation is from the Jews”.  A Lifeway poll showed that 80% of evangelicals believe that the creation of Israel was fulfillment of prophesy. The continuation...

The decision on where we, as Christians, should stand on Socialism in this country is one that will become increasingly important as the Biden administration moves forward. The first step is to briefly confirm our understanding of what socialism is.  Socialism Defined Socialism can be defined as a system or viewpoint...

Where are we headed as a nation? One indication is the definitions of words. To make my point, check out the "Google search" synonyms for the words "Liberal" and "Progressive". Compare them to the synonyms for "Conservative". “Liberal Synonym” The first words in the block results is “tolerant”. The...

Regardless of where you stand, right or left, Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, communist, socialist, or capitalist, no one would argue that polarization in this country continues to increase.  However, what is the underlying cause? Our Freedoms Under Attack There are many, many repercussions stemming from this reality. In fact, the...

This is a very real question today. Recent polls have shown that the majority of Pastors (89%) believe we are living in the End Times. A poll of 1225 US Adults were asked if they believed we are in the final days on this earth. Twenty-nine percent said yes. Further, in the event...

The Daily Citizen, a division of Focus On The Family (Focus) was shut down by Twitter based on a tweet from January 19th, 2020. Focus has been informed that they must remove the post in order to allow access to their account. For the present time, the ministry is...

8th Amendment to the Constitution “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” Is there a rationale for releasing the poor from any obligation to make bail based on the 8th Amendment? Does the Bible speak to this question? No-Cash Bail For The...

Dr. Emanuel Cleaver II is a U.S. Congressman, elected in 2005. He has represented the 51st district of Missouri, serving on committees such as Financial Services and Homeland Security. Looking more closely at Dr. Cleaver's educational background... “Cleaver has received five honorary Doctoral degrees augmented by a Bachelor’s degree from...