“They stole $77,000. And that was all of my savings.” Her voice was so soft I (Doug) had to lean in to hear her. “I’ve talked with the local police, the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission. The money is...
State legislators in Kansas and Georgia have filed bills known as “Trey’s Law,” public safety legislation that seeks to end nondisclosure agreements in civil settlements involving child sexual abuse and trafficking claims. These contracts and clauses, originally intended to protect…
A false prophet “must be put to death,” commands Deuteronomy 18:20, and Micah 3:11 warns against prophets who “tell fortunes for money.” Lance Wallnau’s false prophecies are well documented, but when caught he simply moves on to his next wild…
There’s a lie that’s been rattling around my mind since federal agents murdered Alex Pretti Jan. 24. It’s the lie that Pretti, an intensive-care nurse at a Veterans’ Administration hospital, was “engaged in domestic terrorism.” Realistically, dozens of videos have…
During the climactic scene in 1993’s film Falling Down (spoilers ahead), Michael Douglas’ character, William Foster — known as “D-Fens,” after his license plate — asks a haunting question in a mix of disbelief and dawning recognition: “I’m the bad…
Since early December 2025, Minnesota has been under siege. Stories and videos have been pouring out of Minnesota — and elsewhere in the United States — of ICE’s violent, illegal and unethical actions. We have seen peaceful protesters assaulted; we…
There are moments in history when the moral courage of a single individual becomes a kind of quiet lighthouse — unshowy, steady and stubbornly faithful to the truth even when the surrounding waters churn with fear, anger and tribal certainty….
In 1995, the Southern Baptist Convention adopted a resolution apologizing for its past ties to systemic racism and repenting of its founding history rooted in support for slavery. In 2015, the SBC adopted a resolution vowing to “rededicate ourselves to…
Sunday’s broadcast of America’s most-watched sporting event will be the fourth to feature an ad asking viewers to reconsider Jesus. View it here. “More” is the title of this year’s 60-second “He Gets Us” ad, a fast-paced, visually jarring look…
Evidence from this week provides three reasons why the work of Baptist Women in Ministry is still needed. Reason No. 1: When Christian patriarchal theology is popularized and easily accessible, it is used for harm. Reporting by Daniel Silliman at…
“I am so very exhausted. My body feels so tired. Will I ever be free?” This is a de-coded quote from the diary of a teenager trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Along with references to being raped by…
Faith-based organizations are chipping away at the nation’s affordable housing crisis by focusing on projects that directly address challenges in their own communities, according to a nonprofit community development organization. More and more, churches are taking a “yes in God’s…
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s foray into biblical exegesis reveals nothing new but does rehash an old evangelical template of “two kingdom” theology. In Johnson’s view, nations and governments are immune from God’s judgment when they oppress those labeled…
