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2026-04-29T16:00:28-04:00

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How Faith Leaders Helped Pass the First Step Act

Last updated on: April 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm By Guest Contributor

When faith leaders propel truth into the public square, Washington takes action By Guest Contributor Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Washington is not known for unity. It is known for division—competing voices, self-serving agendas, and a constant struggle for power. In recent years, that divide has only widened, and we’ve likely grown numb to the constant conflict. But every now and then, something good breaks through the noise. When moral clarity rises above the chaos, people from opposing sides of the aisle... Read more

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2025-10-03T12:53:20-04:00

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Middle East Digital Extremism Is Rising – Can It Be Stopped?

Last updated on: October 3, 2025 at 12:53 pm By Guest Contributor

By John Cerniglia Have you ever watched the news and wondered: “Where are all these hateful extremists coming from?” You’re not alone. Powered by smartphones and online platforms, digital extremism is surging across the volatile Middle East and North Africa, with young people being radicalized on social media in alarming numbers. Deepfakes, manipulated imagery spreading hate and lies faster than accurate information can keep up Roughly 60% of the Middle East’s population is under 25, and between 80–90% of them... Read more

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2025-07-28T12:10:55-04:00

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Can Your Prayers of Intercession Help Save the Middle East?

Last updated on: July 28, 2025 at 12:10 pm By Guest Contributor

By John Cerniglia The Middle East is on fire — grappling with a series of complex, layered crises that seem unsolvable. As a New Yorker whose family lived through the tragedy and trauma of 9/11, I’m urging you not to reject the Middle East and its people as a “lost cause” in their moment of great fiery trial. I offer you three reasons why I believe that hope will rise from the ashes — if you and I will earnestly... Read more

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2025-04-17T10:49:01-04:00

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USSR Couldn’t Snuff Out Easter—Now Russians Reap Hope

Last updated on: April 17, 2025 at 10:49 am By Guest Contributor

By Bob Burckle When Joseph Stalin initiated Russia’s communist rule in 1917, his objective to stamp out all religion became a priority. Stalin represented the new “socialist man,” free from religious oppression, modern and atheistic. His rule seemingly wiped Christianity from Russia, paving the way for the USSR’s birth in 1922 as atheism became the state religion, suddenly forcing the church underground. Yet, although millions of Christians were persecuted, imprisoned, brutalized and murdered by USSR forces, the secret church prevailed.... Read more

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2025-02-14T13:20:44-04:00

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Jesus and Time: “I Have Overcome the World”

Last updated on: February 14, 2025 at 1:20 pm By Philip Yancey

Cosmic Faith Each year, as the period of Lent approaches, I turn to John’s poignant account of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. The pace slows as the apostle devotes almost a quarter of his Gospel to this one intimate gathering of Jesus’ closest friends. The contrast in moods between Jesus and his disciples could hardly be greater. Earlier that week the disciples had been joined by a throng of people shouting “Hosanna!” and waving palm branches, eager to crown... Read more

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2024-10-04T14:58:06-04:00

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Dangers of the Social Gospel: Lessons from Chinese Missions

Last updated on: October 4, 2024 at 2:58 pm By Guest Contributor

By Dr. John Wind The “social gospel” has been a powerful yet controversial force within Christian history, particularly within American Protestantism. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this movement sought to intertwine social reform with the Christian mission, emphasizing the importance of societal transformation alongside personal conversion. However, the historical impact of the social gospel on American Protestant missions in China reveals significant dangers that remain relevant today, particularly as the church continues to engage with social... Read more

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2023-08-11T17:22:18-04:00

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Hope for Iran in the Gospel: The Intimacy of Heart Languages

Last updated on: August 11, 2023 at 5:22 pm By Guest Contributor

By Lana Silk “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9:36 The Iranian Christian church is the fastest-growing church in the world. However, due to local government religious oppression, this movement is largely underground, making the exact growth rate estimate-able, but far from exact. And while we know this movement is massive, with many statistics estimating over one million Christians in Iran today,... Read more

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2023-08-11T17:19:53-04:00

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Can One Person Really Make a Difference?

Last updated on: August 11, 2023 at 5:19 pm By Guest Contributor

By Bob Burckle Have you ever wondered if you as just one person can really make a difference in the world? I’ve often asked myself that question as the tasks before us can seem so overwhelming, and yet we are so small. Throughout history, however, we’ve heard countless stories of individuals who had a profound impact on the world around them. We think of the many war heroes whose selfless acts of courage and valor saved the lives of... Read more

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2023-06-01T12:54:55-04:00

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A Cry of Grief

Last updated on: June 1, 2023 at 12:54 pm By Philip Yancey

Earlier this month I spent a week in north Georgia in the home of the Johnsons, who for fifteen years have provided loving care for my aging mother. I had planned the trip to coincide with a publishing conference, but hospice workers urged me to come sooner. “She might not make it to her 99th birthday,” they said. “She could die at any time.” That first day, I awoke at sunrise in their basement guest quarters. Soft morning light filtered... Read more

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2023-10-11T09:41:02-04:00

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The Rise and Fall and Rise of Jimmy Carter

Last updated on: October 11, 2023 at 9:41 am By Philip Yancey

Former president Jimmy Carter is back in the news, this time because of his decision to forgo further medical treatment and live out his final days at home, under hospice care. Approaching his ninety-ninth birthday, he hopes to die as he has lived, with quiet dignity. Generations who read about Carter only in history books may miss the drama of his meteoric rise to the presidency. He grew up in rural Georgia, in a home without indoor plumbing or electricity,... Read more

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