April 14, 2026

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Checkmate?: The Trump Administration’s Naval Blockade In The Strait Of Hormuz Is No Small Tactic

This is not just a naval blockade. This is checkmate. This is a move on a regime that somehow believed it had the upper hand. As of Monday, when this blockade went into effect, the US Navy is in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's toll booth is closed for business—for good. Vice President Vance and the American team left those negotiations because Iran needs to first collide with reality before its negotiators can sit down at a table that produces anything substantive. The blockade is that collision. If Iran's leverage is the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump just neutralized the Strait, what exactly is Iran negotiating with?

Checkmate?: The Trump Administration’s Naval Blockade In The Strait Of Hormuz Is No Small Tactic

This is not just a naval blockade. This is checkmate. This is a move on a regime that somehow believed it had the upper hand. As of Monday, when this blockade went into effect, the US Navy is in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's toll booth is closed for business—for good. Vice President Vance and the American team left those negotiations because Iran needs to first collide with reality before its negotiators can sit down at a table that produces anything substantive. The blockade is that collision. If Iran's leverage is the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump just neutralized the Strait, what exactly is Iran negotiating with?

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Checkmate?: The Trump Administration’s Naval Blockade In The Strait Of Hormuz Is No Small Tactic

This is not just a naval blockade. This is checkmate. This is a move on a regime that somehow believed it had the upper hand. As of Monday, when this blockade went into effect, the US Navy is in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's toll booth is closed for business—for good. Vice President Vance and the American team left those negotiations because Iran needs to first collide with reality before its negotiators can sit down at a table that produces anything substantive. The blockade is that collision. If Iran's leverage is the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump just neutralized the Strait, what exactly is Iran negotiating with?

Surrounded By Enemies: The Inescapable Miracle That Is The State Of Israel

Through agreements and key individuals, God orchestrated the return of the Jewish people to the land He promised “they shall inherit . . . forever” (Isa. 60:21) and rebirthed the nation in a day, preserving it from its enemies. Only an almighty, all-powerful, Most High God could accomplish the modern miracle that is Israel. Despite continuing efforts to wipe Israel off the map, God continues to protect and prosper His uniquely Chosen People, just as He promised.

Jan Markell: Holocaust Denial And Antisemitism Are At A New Level… Does The Church Care?

The problem is, it is happening as we speak. No, not the gas chambers, but the sentiment. Never again truly is now. Holocaust denial is at a new level. The Tucker Carlsons and Candice Owens have done staggering damage. It is a painful experience in Israel on this day. At 10:00 a.m., the country comes to a standstill. Children get off their toys. Cars come to a screeching halt. Drivers get out and stand motionless. Sirens wail throughout Israel. There is a collective sigh throughout the land. And the unspoken thought is, does anybody care?

Thousands Decry New Connecticut Bill: Forcing Parents To Get ‘Approval’ To Educate Their Children Is ‘Obscene’

“It violates federal law in its data sharing provisions; it removes the presumption of innocence; it violates due process, equal protection, and search and seizure provisions of our federal and state Constitutions and places a child on a parent’s fundamental rights,” continued Stevenson in her stinging analysis of the bill.

Treasury Secretary Sounds The Alarm, Warns AI Tools Like ‘Mythos’ Pose Major Threat To Financial Cybersecurity

This month, the AI giant, Anthropic, introduced a new AI agent known as Mythos. It searches out security vulnerabilities in other systems. And it’s apparently better at finding them than its makers had expected. It may be the most dangerous piece of computer software ever built. Anthropic says it’s too dangerous to release to the public — a claim no AI company has ever made before.

Why Revelation Matters: God Alone Can Foretell The Future And He Does So With 100 Percent Accuracy

Revelation reveals and reaffirms many of the great doctrines of Scripture. Revelation is theologically thick. It displays the sovereignty and holiness of God. It teaches us that God is in control, that He has a plan that He is bringing to fulfillment. It reveals that God alone can foretell the future and that He does so with 100 percent accuracy.

Disturbing Hostility: Universities Are Training Young Americans To Stamp Out Free Speech

The specific findings from the survey are more disturbing than the grades themselves. According to the report, one in three students now believes violence is sometimes acceptable to stop a campus speech. While students themselves are willing to silence perspectives they dislike, they believe they’re behaving consistently with what they see. Only 36 percent of students believe their administration would protect speech it found offensive. 

The Board Of Peace: Could Israel Be Walking Into Another Kind Of Hostage Crisis?

The prophet Zechariah warned of a day when the nations will gather against Jerusalem, and the Lord Himself will intervene (Zech. 14:1–4). Although we are not prophets and must be careful with our interpretations, it’s hard to ignore this prophetic imagery when so many nations are now poised to weigh in on a sliver of land located a mere 50 miles from Jerusalem. Israel has received its final hostage from Gaza. May it not walk into another hostage crisis.

The Spread Of The Gospel During The World’s Darkest Hour

For those who hold a Biblical worldview, it is obvious that mankind’s darkest hour will soon fall upon the world. I speak, of course, of the Tribulation Period. Although God’s undiluted wrath will be poured out upon the earth, what we also bear witness to in the Scriptures is the fact that He will also shine His glorious light on the world as His message of the impending Millennial Kingdom is shared to all people.

The Confusion That Is Lebanon: A Weapon Against Israel—And A Warning To The West

How does a country like Lebanon—once known as the Switzerland of the Middle East, with a cosmopolitan capital that rivaled Paris—become a proxy for Iran in its campaign to terrorize Israel? While many would answer “Hezbollah,” the longer answer may surprise you. A broad review of this religiously diverse region not only explains Israel’s difficulty with its northern neighbor, but it also serves as a timely warning to Western civilization.

As Mail Order Abortions Flow Into Pro-Life States, The Promise Of Roe’s Reversal Remains Unfulfilled

One decisive step would be for the Trump administration to reverse the Biden policy that has effectively nullified state-level protections duly enacted by Republican states. Because until that happens, the promise of Roe’s reversal remains unfulfilled, and the consequence is clear: more trust broken with those who were promised action, more laws undermined, and a nation bearing the weight of more innocent blood.

Historical Truth And Biblical Love: Why Holocaust Memory Should Matter To Christians?

This is the time for Bible-believing Christians and Jews to lock arms and work together because end-times antisemitism has become an equal opportunity destroyer for both the Jews and the Christian Zionists. Remember the past, partner in the present, and look forward to the future.

‘Mental Heath’ And Progressive Propaganda: A Deeply Controversial Agenda In Schools That Should Alarm All Parents

The state and its schools are aiming to sideline and ultimately replace parents on these critical issues. It is true that children are suffering badly today. Children need God, truth, parents, and families — not occult-themed SEL, dangerous “mental health” indoctrination, and psychotropic drugs. Unfortunately for those still in government schools, that is not an option.

Democrat Quits Politics, Says Party’s Agenda Is Incompatible With Scripture: ‘I Have Compromised For Too Long’

“For me, it is impossible to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ while remaining a member of the Democratic Party as it exists today. I cannot reconcile that platform with Scripture. That conviction includes the issues I cannot reconcile with Scripture: abortion, the normalization of the gay lifestyle, and the push to redefine gender,” Whitsett said. “I have compromised my relationship with Jesus for too long, and I’m grateful God did not give up on me. He gave me time to repent, turn, and be fully devoted to Him.” 

Idaho Prohibits Pride Flags on Government Properties: ‘Ideological Flags Do Not Belong In Official Gov’t Speech’

A 2025 law that banned non-official flags did not include a penalty for violations. In response, Boise had passed a loophole resolution to make the LGBTQ flag an official flag. Mat Staver, Liberty Counsel’s founder and chairman, explained that the bill, which passed with a House vote of 58-11 and a Senate vote of 26-8, closed that loophole.  “Idaho’s law strictly defines ‘official’ government expression via flags and closes a loophole whereby municipalities could embrace a contentious ideology as government expression,” Staver said.

In Under 40 Days, The World’s Number One State Sponsor Of Terrorism Has Been Brought To Its Knees

As part of the ceasefire, Iran has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz and allow ships to travel through that vital waterway freely. Will they actually stick to that over the next two weeks? That remains to be seen. But clearly, the regime is a shell of what it was on February 28th. A nation of 93 million people with a massive arsenal of ballistic missiles and powerful friends in the form of Russia, China, and North Korea is now teetering on the brink.

As Jew-Hatred Emerges Across Party Lines, Christians Warn: Tolerance Of Anti-Semitism Is The ‘Canary In The Coal Mine’

A growing record of anti-Semitic rhetoric among Republican operatives highlights a concerning new trend in American politics. Once an exclusively fringe phenomenon, anti-Semitism spilled into the mainstream conversation of the Democratic Party after October 7, 2023, when Israel suffered the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust. But now, the virus of anti-Semitism appears to be influencing Republicans as well. “We already have one anti-Semitic party. We don’t need two,” warned FRC President Tony Perkins on a Tuesday conference call with faith leaders.

Hamas Faces Pressure To Disarm As Officials Warn Gaza Could Slide Toward Another Round Of War

Hamas and the Islamic Republic of Iran actually have something in common: they won't give up control without a fight. As idealistic as it sounds that Hamas would relinquish control in Gaza, personally, I don't believe Hamas really has the track record of keeping promises. They do have a track record of deceit and death.

Who Is A Jew?: A Clever Feat Of Theological Gymnastics Has Deeply Confused The Church

The Jews are a unique and separate people, the physical descendants of the patriarch Jacob, whose name God changed to Israel. When Gentiles become believers, they do not become children of Jacob—nor should they want to. Jews and Gentiles who place their faith in Messiah Jesus for salvation become new creations—members of the body of Christ, which is the church.

With Enough Distortion, People Can Exploit The Bible To Justify Any Position

In a way, people can use the Bible to justify any position they want. It happens all the time. They do this by taking verses out of context, quoting only part of a verse, claiming that the meaning only applied in a past culture, and so on. The governor of Kentucky (Andy Beshear) recently used the Bible to supposedly justify his position on supporting transgender surgeries and hormone treatment for minors who claim to be transgender.

Why Motherhood and Homemaking Are Now Categorized Under The Umbrella Of ‘Extremism’

What happens when society starts calling motherhood “dangerous”? We are watching a generation redefine what God has already established. Isaiah 5:20 is unfolding before our eyes. Any culture that fears motherhood has already lost its moral compass. Motherhood used to be honored. Now it’s questioned.

Alliance Defending Freedom Appeals Ruling Barring Businesses From Speaking Out Against Gender Ideology

“Colorado continues to place itself on the wrong side of the law by forcing Coloradans to speak against their conscience,” said Frampton. “As the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed this week when it ruled against another Colorado law in Chiles v. Salazar, the government shouldn’t be able to censor speech or force people to speak views they disagree with. We are asking the appeals court to protect the ability of Coloradans to openly express their beliefs on a hotly debated issue.”

An Extraordinary Easter Rescue That Had The Hand Of God In Every Detail

Friends, I don’t think this timing is an accident. Shot down on Good Friday. Hidden in a cave on Saturday. Rescued at sunrise on Easter Sunday. Flown out of Iran — alive — as a new day was dawning. The parallels are unmistakable. And I believe God wanted us to see them. Easter is not just history. It’s a living reality. God is still in the business of rescue. He still goes after the one.

One Generation Away: A Nation’s Convictions Are Not Automatically Imparted, They Must Be Taught

What President Regan so wisely understood is that a nation’s beliefs, morals, and values are directly influenced and shaped by the ideologies and doctrines of the institutions that instruct and condition the intellect and reasoning of its citizens. Personal convictions and sentiments about that which one deems important don’t happen by chance and they aren’t automatically imparted from one generation to the next. They are taught.

In-Depth: Evolution Is Running Out of Options — Denying Design Is Indefensible

Even though they are running out of options, the story of evolution is their foundational belief and doctrine because, without it, they could not justify their entire ideology. So despite the inescapable evidence of design in nature that is becoming more evident with each new study, some evolutionists are assigning God-like powers to mindless matter and positing that it can somehow think and plan.

A Price To Pay For Supporting Jews: Pro-Israel Christians Are Now In The Crosshairs Of Europe’s Rising Antisemitism

The explosive was planted at the front doors of a building belonging to a Dutch Christian organization (Christenen voor Israel), which seeks to stand “in solidarity with Israel and combat all forms of antisemitism.” While the attack sparked outrage among officials in the nation, the most pointed comments came from the Israeli Ambassador to the Netherlands. “First, Jews were intimidated and attacked in the Netherlands. Now Christians who support Israel are being targeted too.”

What This World Is Coming To: The Urgent Need For The Church To Understand And Teach Bible Prophecy

Much of this disregard (even though the Bible consists of more than 27 percent prophecy) is the fault of the people in the pews, who genuinely call Jesus Christ their Lord, but have little interest in personal Bible study. At least an equal share of blame for not paying attention to the prophetic signs of the times must be placed with the pastors whose flocks receive little or no teaching about biblical prophecy, for which the stage is being set in every direction we look.

The Blessed Hope That Flows From Jesus’ Resurrection

Because Jesus rose from the dead, there will most assuredly be a time when He appears, raises the dead in Christ from their graves, and gives both dead and living saints incorruptible and immortal bodies (see also Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-18). Our hope of eternal life in glorified bodies like that of Jesus flows from the fact that He rose from the dead and is coming back to take us, complete with glorious new bodies, back to His Father’s house in Heaven.

The Resurrection And The Life: Death Is Swallowed Up In Victory

Jesus took the sting of death on the cross of Calvary for each of us. For the Christian, the tomb is not the entrance to death but the entrance to life. The moment we take our last breath on earth, we will take our first breath in Heaven. The resurrection of Jesus Christ assures us that in Heaven, we each will have a new body. This is the great promise of God to all of us who are Christians. This is only true for those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ. Have you done that yet? 

‘It’s Billy Graham’s Fault’: Democrat Congressional Candidate Lambasted Evangelicals For Creating The ‘White Patriarchy’

When bested in debate, progressives often retreat to the safe and comfortable ground of ad hominem attacks, accusing their opponents of racism, sexism, and Nazism. In 2023, Lutheran "minister," Iowa representative, and now congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott (D), repeated all the same attacks with her own unique twist sure to provoke head-scratching: “It’s Billy Graham’s fault.”

Despite The Catholic Church’s Desperate Efforts, You Cannot Separate The Apostles From Their Jewishness

Newsflash: The apostle Simon Peter was not a Roman Catholic. He did not consider Rome his homeland, and he certainly did not understand himself to be the founder of anything like the papacy. Over the centuries, the church’s appropriation of Jesus and the apostles has muddied the waters of truth, leading many professing Christians to forget that Christianity began with Judaism.

Christ’s Resurrection Is Truly ‘The Fact On Which All Other Facts Rest’

Jesus’ physical resurrection from the grave yields some vitally important therefores. In fact, central to the Christian faith is Jesus as the resurrected Son of God. Jesus not only predicted His resurrection, but all four Gospels record the empty tomb on the third day (Matthew 28:1-6; Mark 16:2-6; Luke 24:1-3; John 20:1-9). For the Gospel and Biblical worldview, Christ’s resurrection is truly “the fact on which all other facts rest.” Since Jesus rose, we may trust what He taught about salvation, eternity, and all the promises of God’s Word.

Humanity’s Worst Mistake Was God’s Master Plan: Why It Was A ‘Good’ Friday

Why do we call Good Friday “good” when such a bad thing happened, namely the death of Jesus? How could it be a good thing that God in human form would die such a tragic death? It was part of God’s plan from the very beginning. Before there was a solar system, much less a planet called earth, or a garden called Eden, or a couple known as Adam and Eve, a decision was made that God Himself would come to earth as a man and would go to a cross and die in the place of all sinners.

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