Helping kids embrace God’s love and share it this Valentine’s Day

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By Fred Pry for REALCLEARRELIGION In a recent study on U.S. children, researchers found that 40% lack strong emotional bonds with their parents — bonds that are crucial to success later in life. In a world where many children struggle to feel secure and valued, Valentine’s Day presents a powerful opportunity to reinforce the message of God’s […]

The need for intentional spaces for boys

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By Mark Hancock for REALCLEARRELIGION On February 8, 2025, Scouts BSA celebrated its 115th anniversary by officially changing its name to Scouting America. For over a century, the Boy Scouts of America was a cornerstone of American culture, providing boys with a path to manhood through adventure, discipline and character training. Yet, this name change signifies more […]

Obamacare’s flawed priorities and the need for reform

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By Jenna Ellis for THE DAILY SIGNAL Obamacare, formally called the Affordable Care Act, was sold to the American public as a transformative step toward equitable health care access. Yet, its fundamental flaws remain glaring. Nowhere is this more evident than in Obamacare’s Medicaid funding priorities and its approach to religious and moral freedoms—issues that President Donald Trump’s Health and Human […]

Alex McFarland: Desperate Dems rush to impeach Trump

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By Dr. Alex McFarland for HUMAN EVENTS Sixteen days. 384 hours. It is amazing that the Democrats preparing articles of impeachment against the 47th president were able to wait this long. If you’ve ever tried to train a petulant five-year-old not to eat their dessert first at mealtime, you can appreciate what a milestone this […]

The future third wave of the abolition of abortion

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By John Ensor for THE CHRISTIAN POST Every February during Black History Month, I choose to learn about influential black figures in history. Two years ago, I took in the life of Bishop Richard Allen and the history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Last year, I was reading The State of Black America. This year, […]

Promises made, promises kept

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By Dr. Alex McFarland for TOWNHALL Please! Not another Op-Ed about campaign promises of the 47th presidency. No, we will leave that to the political analysts who will be writing for years about how Trump won after being indicted in three states, impugned by every main squeeze media outlet, and outspent by nearly a billion dollars. […]

Can the American flag once again lead us back to unity?

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By Stephen Cutchins for TOWNHALL Imagine a moment when the American flag, battered but resilient, stood as a beacon of unity. From the tragic ashes of 9/11 to moments of national triumph, this enduring emblem has symbolized resilience, hope and a shared identity. Today, as cultural divisions deepen, can the flag again inspire us to […]

DC plane crash: Is there any recourse in this broken world?

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By Dr. Alex McFarland for THE CHRISTIAN POST The unquenchable fires in Los Angeles, heartbreaking school shootings — and now, yet another tragedy has struck. All 67 lives were lost onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, right outside of Washington, D.C. In times like these, as we struggle […]