Many of America’s mainline denominations began playing this theological Jenga in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Having rejected fundamental Christian doctrines, they pulled down many denominational towers. What’s left of their milquetoast doctrine is motivated more by trending notions of social justice than “thus saith the Lord.”

Sadly, the United States is a top exporter of abortion, demonic entertainment, pornography, the prosperity gospel, drugs, and more. We are full of pride and perversion. Abraham Lincoln, in the late 1860s, said we have become too proud to pray to the God who created us and blessed this land. We’ve become apathetic, comfortable, distracted, and divided. Tragically, the Church is no longer leading the way.

The Middle Ages, also known as the "Dark Ages," were changed by men like Wycliffe, Tyndale, Huss, and the men and women who were around them. These individuals thought primarily about Heaven rather than the things of the earth and were willing to risk their lives.

This “pastor” was asked during an interview on CBS Mornings how she (yes, she is a woman who identifies as a man) handles people who claim God’s Word is clear that he created male and female. Her response was to claim that, well, the Bible “wasn’t written for 2024.”

If the price were not so outrageous and the stakes so high, the unhinged report might almost be funny portraying parents protecting their children as bad. These superintendents are supposed to be public servants, and their salaries are paid by the public. It is time to deal with this systemic crisis before it destroys more tax money — and more children.

If we want to stop producing predators — and prevent young people from becoming prey — we must restore morality in America. And that journey starts with the moral truths represented by the Ten Commandments. Yet in Louisiana, even those basic moral principles are being contested.

A leading taxpayer-funded California university will host what organizers are calling a “demonic” drag show steeped in the occult later this month. Known as “Drag me to hell,” the horror-themed drag festival is being marketed as a “one-of-a-kind Halloween event” for students.

“Initially, only those whose death was ‘reasonably foreseeable’ were eligible, but following legal cases and campaigning, MAiD has been extended even to those suffering solely from mental illness. MAiD now accounts for over 4% of deaths in the country and is the fifth leading cause of death.”

The problem is, they continue their frantic search by looking inward and outward instead of upward.  This, to some degree, explains why this world is becoming ripe for the reign of the Antichrist.  Many will blindly believe he is the man with a plan who is going to restore hope.

National ID cards and the databases behind them are designed to be the cornerstone of government surveillance systems that threaten personal privacy and freedom. The requirement to produce identity cards on demand forces citizens to participate in their own surveillance and ultimate social control.

The town where I went to high school, Swannanoa, has virtually been erased. Eradicated. It is no more. The village of Biltmore where my mother loved to go for lunch, and where I still take my daughters and granddaughters, has been virtually destroyed by flood waters that went as high as fifteen to 20 feet.

Instability, violence, and policy swings with each administration have created a fragile nation and an unstable world. Proverbs tells us that “moral rot” is the root cause of a nation’s downfall. The sin of the people is the real problem, not just politics.

In Mississauga, Ontario, a "Lest We Forget" vigil has been planned for the 26th of November, commemorating 40 days since the "martyrdom" of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas who was the mastermind behind the October 7th massacre of 1,200 Israelis.

"After firmly addressing the UN leadership, the exhibition was fixed, and these antisemitic drawings were removed from the walls. We will stand for [truth], and each time we witness antisemitism or hypocrisy, we will confront them head-on."

Whether the Arab states like it or not, while ever their religious texts inspire hatred of Jews, Israelis will be rightfully cautious about allowing the wolf to lie beside the lamb. Whether or not the latest Saudi proposal will be a steppingstone to the framework developed by the Antichrist remains to be seen.  However, what it does is reinforce the fact that the world is desperate for peace.

We have the same God over us as our ancestors had when they crossed the Red Sea and when they stood strong against the Assyrian army. Nothing has changed in the Lord’s heart since the day He told Abraham that He would make him into a great nation and would bless those who blessed him and curse those who cursed him.

Never underestimate one conversation. You might walk away thinking, "Nothing's going to come of this." But I've talked with many people I never thought would come to Christ. Years later they told me they came to Christ because of that one conversation. The Lord will use the seeds you plant, the words you speak, and the truth that you sow.

Beyond the familiar closing doxology, many Christians know little about the book of Jude. Yet a careful study of Jude’s exposé of the wickedness of apostates and their destructive heresies is greatly needed today. Jude’s brief, one-chapter letter is a powerhouse of theology coupled with tender exhortation. I appreciate that about the Bible. God never gives us truth without showing us what to do about it.

Jesus rebuked the religious leaders for not discerning what the signs of His first coming had been, and then He told Peter, Andrew, James, and John that the same thing will again occur prior to His Second Coming. Again, people will ignore or deny the signs. 

I had an opportunity to speak at an event called Heal Our Patriots, which was sponsored by Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse. The experience was unforgettable. Many of the attendees walked forward and gave their lives to the Lord. The memories of it still bring me joy. It was an honor to serve those who have served our country.

What are we to do now that the election is over? As Christians, we go back to what we should have always been—and always should be—doing. And that’s living out our faith, being salt and light in the culture.