Opinion

• The Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Ironic Tributes and a Remarkable Sign in the Sky Many will continue to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in the days to come. But not everyone will understand the source of her godly character and servant heart. Amanda Gorman, the US’s youngest inaugural poet, tweeted, “Long... Sep 09, 2022

  

  The Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Ironic Tributes and a Remarkable Sign in the Sky
• Is Religion the Opium of the People, or the Ladder? “Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature,” wrote Karl Marx, “…the opium of the people.” Decades of often painful historical experience has proven his observation both right and wrong. Believing in God does ease pain and... Sep 08, 2022

  

  Is Religion the Opium of the People, or the Ladder?
• The Danger of 'Quiet Quitting' and a Surprising Solution God’s word clearly calls God’s people to lives and service of excellence. The pattern is clear: when we are awed by God, we are empowered by his Spirit to serve him and others with the excellence and passion he deserves. Sep 08, 2022

  

  The Danger of 'Quiet Quitting' and a Surprising Solution
• On the Death of Two Arab Journalists in Israel News this week in Israel included the death of two Arab journalists, in different locations, under different circumstances, and unrelated. But the circumstances, accusations and double standards are glaring and need to be... Sep 07, 2022

  On the Death of Two Arab Journalists in Israel
• Should the Family or the State Restrict Teens' Social Media Access? The Institute for Family Studies has published a list of legal and policy recommendations to protect teens from the dangers of social media. Among the recommendations are age-verification laws, parental consent requirements,... Sep 07, 2022

  Should the Family or the State Restrict Teens' Social Media Access?
• Why the First Step into the Occult Is so Dangerous The occult is horrifically popular today: the TikTok hashtag #WitchTok has 20.5 billion views, while psychic services is an industry worth $2.2 billion in the US. By contrast, the Bible emphatically rejects astrology and... Sep 07, 2022

  Why the First Step into the Occult Is so Dangerous
• The Teen Mental Health Crisis: How Do We Respond? As New York Times journalists Michael Barbaro and Matt Richtel discussed last week on The Daily podcast, we’re facing an unprecedented crisis in teen mental health. Sep 06, 2022

  The Teen Mental Health Crisis: How Do We Respond?
• A Sin You and I Are Especially Tempted to Commit Yesterday we noted that “the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love” (Psalm 147:11). Here is what he does not “take pleasure in”: the sin of presumption. Today’s stories illustrate... Sep 06, 2022

  A Sin You and I Are Especially Tempted to Commit
• Pope Francis’ Apology for Past Sins in the Name of ‘Mission’ Was a Start, But the Whole Church Ought to Learn from It Pope Francis’ recent apologies to Canada’s First Nations was a good start to correcting the egregious wrongs done to many indigenous peoples in the name of “Christian mission.” Now, other Christians should follow suit. Sep 02, 2022

  Pope Francis’ Apology for Past Sins in the Name of ‘Mission’ Was a Start, But the Whole Church Ought to Learn from It
• Keep the Church in School Many American schools aren’t succeeding in the basics. In 2015, the U.S. Department of Education found that almost 20% of American high school graduates could not read. In many communities, that number is far higher. This is a... Sep 02, 2022

  Keep the Church in School