Opinion

• The Untold Story of Mary and Joseph's Humble Life The story of Mary and Joseph reveals two often-overlooked aspects that deepen the wonder of the Christmas story: Joseph’s likely advanced age and their extreme poverty. Joseph, possibly much older than Mary, may have died... Dec 23, 2024

  

  The Untold Story of Mary and Joseph's Humble Life
• The Powerful Reminder Hidden in Utah’s Demand for Jesus Models In Utah, people are hiring "Jesus models" for family portraits and special occasions, a touching reminder of our deep desire for a tangible connection with the divine—what some call "God with skin on." The enduring presence of... Dec 23, 2024

  

  The Powerful Reminder Hidden in Utah’s Demand for Jesus Models
• How a Changing Perspective on Children Is Ending Grandparenthood for Many The declining birth rate in America has led to a significant drop in the number of grandparents, leaving many to grieve the loss of a cherished life stage as their adult children choose to remain childfree. This trend, rooted... Dec 23, 2024

  

  How a Changing Perspective on Children Is Ending Grandparenthood for Many
• How Stranded Astronauts Teach Us of Jesus' Journey to Earth Life doesn’t always make sense, and neither do God’s ways—yet that’s exactly why we can trust Him. Think about it: astronauts stranded in space is a problem we struggle to solve, but Jesus made an even greater journey from... Dec 20, 2024

  How Stranded Astronauts Teach Us of Jesus' Journey to Earth
• Chemical Abortion and Euthanasia Define the Fight for Life in 2024 The fight for life took center stage in 2024, with major shifts in political platforms and cultural battles. Chemical abortion became a focal point, with expanded access and misinformation fueling the debate, while artificial... Dec 20, 2024

  Chemical Abortion and Euthanasia Define the Fight for Life in 2024
• Why the Swiss Church’s AI Jesus Highlights the Need for a Real Savior A Swiss church has introduced an AI Jesus avatar, offering biblical advice in multiple languages, raising questions about the role of technology in faith. However, true transformation comes not from advice alone but from a... Dec 19, 2024

  Why the Swiss Church’s AI Jesus Highlights the Need for a Real Savior
• Why Laws Alone Can’t Fix the Heartbreak of Tragedy The heartbreaking attack at Abundant Life Christian School reveals deeper issues that laws alone can’t fix. Broken families, a loss of meaning, and a culture of despair are at the root of such tragedies. True healing starts... Dec 19, 2024

  Why Laws Alone Can’t Fix the Heartbreak of Tragedy
• Rediscovering the True Spirit of Santa Claus The enduring significance of Santa Claus is explored through a connection to the historical St. Nicholas, a devout Christian known for his generosity and love for children. By embracing the Santa tradition while grounding it in... Dec 19, 2024

  Rediscovering the True Spirit of Santa Claus
• The Spiritual and Ethical Dilemma of Canada’s Growing Assisted Death Program Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program saw a significant rise in 2023, with 15,300 people ending their lives through physician-assisted suicide, making it the country’s fifth leading cause of death. While Canada’s... Dec 18, 2024

  The Spiritual and Ethical Dilemma of Canada’s Growing Assisted Death Program
• Syria’s Collapse Raises New Fears for Christians and Regional Stability After Assad’s regime collapse, U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Syria aimed to prevent advanced weapons from falling into the wrong hands. The chaos of Syria’s ongoing conflict continues to raise concerns for regional stability... Dec 18, 2024

  Syria’s Collapse Raises New Fears for Christians and Regional Stability