Jimmy Carter, pioneer of the religious right

By Dr. Alex McFarland for FOX NEWS Nearly every tribute to Jimmy Carter is necessarily encumbered with caveats about Carter, the president. While it is true that the “Reagan revolution” provided America with needed jolts of patriotic and economic strength, Carter, our 39th president, consistently exhibited traits that public figures of our own times would […]

In 2025, why we should embrace discomfort

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By Mark Hancock for THE CHRISTIAN POST As we step into a new year filled with resolutions and aspirations, consider this: what if the key to growth — for families and our sons — lies not in comfort, but in challenge? I recently stumbled across this quote in a newsletter shared with me: “How did […]

Christmas promises for the poor

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By Nick Vujicic for THRIVE! NEWS Christmas is a time for joy, reflection and the warmth of togetherness. For many, it is marked by cherished traditions and the hope of new beginnings. But for those living in poverty — the homeless, the hungry, the forgotten — Christmas can feel like a season that magnifies their struggles rather […]

Five practical steps to cope with holiday blues and loneliness

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By Dr. Tim Clinton for THE CHRISTIAN POST It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It sounds catchy in a song, but for many, this time of year can feel anything but wonderful. Feelings of loneliness, sadness, or even depression are common, yet they can leave us wondering if or why something is wrong […]

Boys adrift: Why America’s sons need heroes

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By Mark Hancock for KLOVE Every boy dreams of being a hero. A stick becomes a sword, a fort becomes a castle, and every backyard transforms into a battleground for valor. In their imaginations, boys are knights slaying dragons, soldiers defending freedom and superheroes saving the day. At their core, boys crave a battle worth […]

Trump’s Cabinet picks: When did this all begin and why

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By Debbie Wuthnow for THE CHRISTIAN POST President-elect Trump rapidly released a list of individuals nominated to serve in his new administration. While not all of these appointments are “cabinet level” positions, it is important to understand the history, purpose and makeup of this inner circle of presidential advisors. The president’s Cabinet includes officers of […]

Sharing the Gospel amidst Buddhism’s stronghold

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By Don Shenk for REALCLEARRELIGION The modern global mission movement is generally viewed as starting in the late 18th century when William Carey left his home in England and established Gospel-centered mission efforts in India. Over the next century, many tribes from animist backgrounds embraced the blessing of Jesus Christ. In the 20th century, although a concerted effort was still needed to reach its many ethnic minorities, the underground […]

Day one priorities for a new Trump administration: a blueprint for American renewal

By Jenna Ellis for DAILY CALLER After four years of economic challenges, border insecurity and decades of expansive federal overreach, the time has come to re-center our priorities on the foundational values that made America great. The second Trump administration’s first day will serve as a decisive moment to set the stage for bold action […]

Make America Healthy Again is long overdue

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By Katy Talento for DAILY CALLER The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement garnered lots of coverage around the election and healthy eating has really gotten more attention than usual: “Food has become one of the biggest stories of the 2024 Presidential Campaign,” Forbes reported. However, long before the MAHA movement was cool, alternatives to Big […]

Gratitude in the shadow of the sword: A martyr’s Thanksgiving

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By Jeff King for BREITBART Fifteen years ago, in Northeast Nigeria, Pastor Ohji delivered what would be his last, greatest and shortest sermon. As he spoke, tears welled in his eyes — tears of gratitude for a life lived well and of love for the friends and townspeople he would see no more. His “sermon” […]