In “Time for Two States,” Rachel Lu observes that after the shocking events of October 7, “the sequence of events was somewhat predictable. Israel retaliated. It was clear they would win.” Well, maybe not win, exactly. But definitely, “Israel’s war with Hamas is reaching its final stages.” If only it were. According to the Wall Street Journal, “Israelis have made...

　　American Bible Society announced it will shutter its Faith and Liberty Discovery Center (FLDC), a Bible museum it invested more than $60 million into, after less than three years in operation. 　　ABS had projected that the museum, centrally located on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, would draw 250,000 visitors a year. The revenue from ticket sales for the museum show a...

　　What It Means to Have the Eyes of Our Hearts Opened 　　By Jennifer Waddle 　　“…thatthe God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him,having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which He has called you…” -...

　　Be Fervent in Spirit 　　Weekly Overview: 　　This week we’re going to take a look at seven principles found in Romans 12 that describe the marks of a true Christian. The intent of studying this passage is not to condemn or lead you to comparison. Instead, let Paul’s teaching fill you with a deep, transformative longing to wholeheartedly pursue the life...

　　In a rare joint session at the Palace of Versailles on Monday, lawmakers voted 780 to 72 to enshrine abortion access in the constitution, making France the first country in the world to do so. 　　While abortion is already legal in France, the parliament acted in response to the US Supreme Courts overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 as...

　　The Word of God never returns voideven if you listen to it in traffic, at the gym, or while folding laundry. 　　A growing number of Bible resources give listeners the chance to engage with Scripture through their headphones, with new platforms and audio versions making it easier to access Bible reading throughout the day. 　　Creators and fans say that even...

　　A Prayer to Be a Humble Servant 　　By Christine Perry 　　Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by...

　　Monday, March 4, 2024 　　A Witness to a Divided World 　　Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:3 NLT 　　One of the wonderful things about a healthy church is the diversity in it. That, in itself, is a witness to a divided world. It’s a powerful testimony when someone can come...

　　When Prayer is Desperate, Psalms Satisfy Psalm 86:11-13 　　By: Lia Martin 　　Today’s Bible verse is Psalm 86:11-13 — Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart I will glorify your name forever. For great...

　　Weekend, March 2, 2024 　　Lopsided Christians 　　Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1 NLT 　　Some Christians are lopsided. They may have one area in their life in which they’re spiritually strong, but they’re weak in other areas. For instance, I’ve...

　　In the early 1800s, when Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville traveled the United States, he made an astute observation about how this country worked. In America, civil society matters. So does its byproduct, culture. As Tocqueville recorded: 　　Americans of all ages, conditions and all dispositions constantly unite together. … To hold fetes, found seminaries, build inns, construct churches, distribute books, dispatch...

　　In 1944, Friedrich Hayek wrote in “Why the Worst Get on Top” in his The Road to Serfdom: 　　It seems to be almost a law of human nature that it is easier for people to agree on a negative program—on the hatred of an enemy, on the envy of those better off—than on any positive task. The contrast between “we”...