The only solution the so-called "International Community" has come up with thus far is to pour countless billions of dollars into rebuilding Gaza—only to see it turn once again into a hellish cauldron of Palestinian terror and antisemitic extremism. In other words, the same tired failed ideas leading to the same horrific outcome. Then along comes Donald Trump, putting forward a very different vision for Gaza that's completely "outside the box."

Children in the Crosshairs

‘Saved My Son’: Trump’s Executive Orders Are Already Rescuing Children From The Clutches Of ‘Gender Facilities’

“The chemical and surgical mutilation of children must stop immediately,” including “genital mutilation,” wrote Miyares. The Trump administration’s actions, and any legislation that codifies it into law, “could create significant liability for those institutions and individuals who perform and are involved with the chemical and surgical mutilation of children in addition to the exposure they already face under existing law.”

Deception

Deliverer Or Globalist: Popular Perspectives On Donald Trump That Fall Short Of Reality

The past election was most certainly not about choosing the lesser of two evils. I wholeheartedly disagree with those who say it was. It was all about repudiating the wicked, vile, and totally insane policies of the Biden administration. The election was about electing a President who, despite his faults, genuinely loves the American people and seeks to protect us.

Israel & Middle East

From Preacher To Ambassador: God’s Appointment Of Mike Huckabee For Such A Time As This

The most important thing about Trump choosing Mr. Huckabee is not that a Baptist preacher will be in the position to wholeheartedly bring America’s full support to God’s chosen nation. Even more profound is that he will have this president’s ear in such an influential way.

Morality

If America Seeks To Be ‘Politically Great,’ It Must First Be Morally Good

When a society rejects that transcendent truth, it follows whatever raw political power allows. Justice gets compromised, and freedom begins to slip away. Now is not the time to wield political power for its own sake; it is the time to use that power — within the boundaries of law — to restore the law itself.

LGBT+ Agenda

America Once Again Recognizes God’s Design Of Male And Female As A ‘Fundamental Reality’

After President Trump’s inauguration on Monday, he signed a variety of executive orders, including one titled, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” The order specifically states that “It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female.”

Morality

Spiritual War: America’s Basic Problem Is Not One That We Can See In The Visible World

The basic problem in our nation is not our politics, or health care, or racial prejudice, or inflation, or polarization, or immigration, or enemy threats, or whatever else you can name. It’s not China or Iran or North Korea. While each of those areas are problems, the fundamental problem is spiritual and moral.

Distress of Nations

A Critical Time For Prayer: Examining The Perils Facing The Trump Administration

Last Monday, we watched as Donald Trump again became President of the United States. Optimism abounds; many believe he can change the disastrous, vile, and anti-biblical policies of the previous administration before it’s too late to avert the Lord’s wrath and/or the end of America.

Rejoice That Trump Is Back In Office, But Place Your Hope Squarely In The One Who Placed Him There

We can and should praise God for His mercy in sparing us another term of rabidly pro-abortion, pro-LGBTQ, and anti-freedom leaders. We should be thankful for the changes we’re already seeing in our culture and in major corporations as they walk back their woke policies. But we must always view everything through the Biblical lens of the God who is sovereign over all...

Morality

From Promoting Lies To Defending Truth: Trump Signs Orders Dismantling Biden’s Dangerous Trans Ideology

“The fight against gender ideology is far from over, and Alliance Defending Freedom is committed to seeing it through to the end. But today, the U.S. government switched sides in that conflict—from promoting the lie to defending the truth. We thank President Trump for his leadership on this crucial issue."

Top Story

Franklin Graham Leads Prayer At Trump Inauguration: ‘America Can Never Be Great Again If We Turn Our Backs On God’

"Our Father, today, as President Donald J. Trump takes the oath of office once again, we come to say thank You, O Lord our God. Father, when Donald Trump’s enemies thought he was down and out, You and You alone saved his life and raised him up with strength and power by Your mighty hand. We pray for President Trump, that You’ll watch over, protect, guide, direct him."

Christian Persecution

After 4 Years Of The Left Targeting And Endangering Christians, It’s Time For A New Administration To Enter Office

How does government hostility, combined with bad policy, translate to persecution overseas? Very simply. When our democratic government targets Christians here, repressive regimes — communist or Islamist — are emboldened to persecute believers even more aggressively.

Deception

California’s Wildfires, A Calamity Of Whose Making?

As the fires rage in the Los Angeles area, the casting of blame continues unabated. Die-hard environmentalists insist that climate change is the primary culprit. Those making such a claim overlook the vast array of other factors that have contributed to the ongoing disaster.

Children in the Crosshairs

Texas’ Battle To Protect Children From Pornography Arrives At The Supreme Court

“The protection of children is a value shared by all civilized people. America needs to stop worrying about the ‘market access’ of corporations who want to profit off the exploitation of women and children. Americans need to stop listening to people who think that monetizing vice is a noble constitutional cause.”

Abortion

No Matter What Abortion Activists Shout… It Is Not Her Body, And It Is Not Her Choice

We actually shouldn’t be talking about what mom can choose to do with her body. We should be talking about the life and body of someone else: an unborn child. A sad statistic is that at least 50% of all “patients” who go into an abortion clinic die.

Israel & Middle East

Defending Israeli Sovereignty: Lawmakers Launch Historic ‘Friends Of Judea And Samaria Caucus’

In a conversation with Perkins the following day on “Washington Watch,” he was adamant, “We need to make sure … that biblical Judea, biblical Samaria, absolutely stays in control by the Israelis, by the Jewish people. It is their homeland. God gave it to them. And any attempt to make it anything other than that, in my opinion, is a non-starter.”

Israel & Middle East

‘All Hostages Must Be Returned’: Make No Mistake, This Ceasefire Deal Is Not The ‘Win’ Trump Wanted

President-elect Trump promised two international victories by the time he took office. First, he would end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Second, he would get Israel’s hostages back. Unfortunately, with his inauguration less than a week away, he’s batting zero for two. All hostages must be returned. Sadly, looking at this deal it seems that “must” should probably be changed to “It’d be nice if….”

Abortion

Senate To Vote On Protecting Babies Born After Failed Abortions; GOP Scolds Democrats: ‘It Shouldn’t Be A Hard Question’

“This straightforward bill simply states that a baby born alive after an attempted abortion is entitled to the same protection and medical care that any other newborn baby is entitled to. This vote will ask Democrats to answer whether a living baby born after an attempted abortion should be provided with medical care or be left to die. It shouldn’t be a hard question.”

Israel & Middle East

After Fiery Ultimatum From Trump, Hamas Agrees To Limited Hostage Deal Beginning On Eve Of Inauguration

After President-elect Donald Trump warned Hamas that there would be "hell to pay" if the hostages were not released prior to his inauguration, the Iran-backed terrorist organization just in the nick of time has ended the months-long negotiating standoff, agreeing to a hostage deal with Israel.

Abortion

Missouri’s Attorney General Is Not Letting Pro-Life Protections Go Down Without A Fight

"Planned Parenthood is an institution of evil. Make no mistake about it. They care more about the destruction of human life than they do the health and safety of women and children. … But the lawsuits we have are shining the light of truth and exposing this institution of evil in its destructive ways.”

Morality

Indoctrination Over Education: New Jersey Blasted For No Longer Requiring Teachers Pass ‘Basic Skills’ Test

Government schools are rapidly dispensing with even the pretense that children are somehow being “educated.” Most of what is happening today under the guise of “education” and “social-emotional learning” is psychological manipulation, sexualization, and dangerous indoctrination...

Distress of Nations

Why California’s Deadly Wildfires Are Being Referred To As ‘Apocalyptic’

On the first night of the Palisades and Eaton fires, the Los Angeles news media began using the word “apocalyptic” to describe what they saw — fires sometimes as far as the eye could see, burning some of America’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Later, they would look at the areas left by those fires and see a moonscape of gray ash.

Top Story

Trump Nominees: Will The Incoming Administration Uphold Biblical Truth?

The conventional wisdom in the political arena is that “personnel is policy”—meaning that the people surrounding a leader ultimately help shape policy. Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in a president’s appointments.

Israel & Middle East

The Enemies Of Israel Are In A Season Of Great Disappointment

The terrorists had hoped that their actions on October 7 would be the beginning of the end for the Israeli regime. That didn’t happen. Their Plan B focused on getting world opinion against Israel as Hamas fought hard against them. That also didn’t pan out.

Distress of Nations

With God Excluded From Society, We Shouldn’t Be Surprised When Destructive Ideologies Find Fertile Ground

Now, this wasn’t the first incident, but it should serve as a wake-up call as we have pushed God and morality out of our classrooms, entertainment industry, and government. We shouldn’t be surprised when destructive ideologies find fertile ground, whether it’s the oppressive and violent actions of ISIS, Hamas, or any other extremist group.

Anti-Semitism

Stoking Violence: Is America Still A Safe Harbor For Jewish People?

Though Jewish people always have confronted antisemitism, the United States has been a safe harbor for them. The recent, sharp rise in antisemitic incidents and the failure of many key American institutions to address this evil in their ranks demonstrate a marked shift in the country's view of the Jewish people.

Morality

Perkins: Our Responsibility Didn’t End When We Cast Our Vote… Now The Real Work Begins

“We can’t feel like our responsibility ended when we cast our vote on Nov. 5. That somehow we can delegate this responsibility to the government. We cannot. We need godly men and women in government. Now, the real work of changing hearts and minds and retaking the moral ground in our country begins.”

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This New Archaeological Discovery Is Early Evidence of Christianity — Answers News

There’s a new archeological discovery that is early evidence for Christianity… In this episode of Answers News, our hosts Avery Foley, Dr. Gabi Haynes,...

Christian Persecution

Report Reveals How Ruthlessly The Biden Administration Persecuted Christian Education

The numbers are shocking but hard to deny. According to new data obtained by APP, almost 70 percent of the Biden education bureaucracy’s “enforcement actions” targeted faith-based and career schools. For perspective, those categories represent less than 10 percent of students across the country.

Distress of Nations

New Orleans Attack: Will America See A Re-Emergence Of Islamic Terrorism In 2025?

A new sheriff is in town on January 20th, and the madness, the incompetence, and the wickedness of the Biden Administration is coming to an end. That doesn't mean we will not have to grapple with the aftermath of these destructive policies.

Berean Review

2025 In View Of Biblical Prophecy: Top Developing Stories We Should Be Watching

From the unsettling proliferation of drone swarm technology that could foreshadow the Antichrist's future surveillance state, to Israel's increasing strength against its enemies, to Russia's concerning military escalation—we're seeing Bible prophecy align with current events in remarkable ways.

Morality

Judge Forbids HHS From Restricting The Ability Of Doctors To Report Abortion And Gender Transition Abuse

The HHS rule imposed unprecedented restrictions on doctors’ ability to report cases of abuse—such as women and minors being coerced into abortions—or minors receiving harmful “gender transition” drugs or surgeries.

Religious Freedom

Realtor Found Guilty Of ‘Hate Speech’ By Realtors Association For Sharing Post From Franklin Graham

“And the National Association of Realtors being the largest trade organization in America, they have set a precedent by adopting this policy. If I’m guilty because I post my religious beliefs in a meme or a Scripture on my Facebook or social media accounts, and if that’s guilty of ‘hate speech’ … there are millions and millions of Christians that agree with my position, and we don’t have a voice.”

Distress of Nations

After Deadly Shooting At Christian School, Billy Graham Chaplains Deploys To Provide Comfort And Prayer

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is ministering in Madison, Wisconsin, following Monday’s shooting at Abundant Life Christian School that claimed the lives of one student and one teacher and injured several others.

Corruption

A Society Remains Safe Only When The Courage To Act Is Supported—Not Criminalized

Fortunately, the jury dismissed Bragg’s charges and acquitted Penny. Their decision sends an important message: a society remains safe only when courageous individuals — especially men willing to act selflessly — are supported, not punished, for their bravery.

Corruption

‘Life-Altering Impacts’: Senators Call On NIH To Stop Hiding Study Results On Puberty Blockers

The doctor heads the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, which is considered the largest gender transition clinic in the U.S. However, Olson-Kennedy’s nearly decade-long study didn’t seem to produce the results she was hoping for. In response, she chose to withhold the findings...

Corruption

In-depth: ‘Climate Change’ — Will Trump Untangle One Of The Most Spectacular Frauds In Human History?

The increasingly discredited hypothesis that human emissions of CO2 are driving dangerous global warming underpins almost every key element of the globalist agenda. With the election of Donald Trump, that agenda now stands at an historic crossroads.

Morality

No Society Can Endure When The Institution Of Marriage Has Been Rendered Meaningless

The final goal of marriage activists and anarchists was not for gays and lesbians to be able to marry. The agenda was and is to chip away at Christianity, decimate the family unit, eliminate natural marriage, and render the term “marriage” meaningless.

Religious Freedom

‘Unconstitutional’: After Years Of Denying Permission For Bible Club, New York School District Is Forced To Backtrack

“The school’s actions are unconstitutional, and their justification is legally flawed. The Supreme Court has made clear that the Free Exercise Clause protects religious practices by both students and employees in public school settings.”

Children in the Crosshairs

Supreme Court Hears Critical Case On Protecting Children: ‘The Spiritual Element Of This Battle Is Clear’

The morning of the hearing, Perkins posted on X a call to pray for the lawyers, justices and Supreme Court “to uphold the truth and protect vulnerable children.” Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal advocacy organization, issued a signup on their website to pray for the court’s decision, after the hearing.

Morality

Bible Sales Up 22% In 2024, With First-Time Purchasers Influencing The Rise

As of October, there has been a 41% increase in bible sale copies since 2019, from 9.7 million to more than 13.7 million this year. The overall number has increased every year since 2020.

Religious Freedom

New Report Shines Light On The Biden Administration’s Efforts To ‘Control And Eliminate Faith-based Universities’

“As our report details, the Biden-Harris Department of Education has been engaged in a long-running scheme to punish Christian colleges that are ideologically opposed to the left’s agenda. The unfair targeting of these institutions has been egregious, and it needs to stop immediately."

Children in the Crosshairs

In An Upcoming Case, Supreme Court Justices Have Only Two Choices: Protect The Children Or Side With Evil

Trump, the legislative and executive branches, Republicans, and all those who see the transgender movement and the LGBTQ campaign as destructive forces that need to be stopped can only do so much. The high court will have a powerful say.

Berean Review

Recognizing And Praising Of God: The Biblical Worldview Of The Pilgrims

In December of 1621, the Governor, William Bradford, called for a day of feasting and, more importantly, a day of giving thanks to God for His grace and provision. The focus and most important aspect of that December feast was not the many options of food or the gathering of friends and family, but the focus and purpose of that day was the recognizing and praising of God.

Religious Freedom

Judge Dismisses Petition to Strip Iowa Calvary Chapel Of Its Tax-Exempt Status

Responding to LGBTQ ideology targeting children, the pastor organized a book reading of “Jesus and My Gender,” a children’s book that states humans are made in the image of God while affirming the Biblical definition of male and female. In retaliation, Brooks and a group of Iowa taxpayers submitted a petition to the director of the Iowa Department of Revenue on Nov. 29, 2023.

LGBT+ Agenda

After Media Tries To Corner Him On Congress Bathroom Debate, Johnson Points Back To God’s Design

"For anybody who doesn’t know my well-established record on this issue, let me be unequivocally clear: A man is a man, and a woman is a woman. And a man cannot become a woman. I also believe that’s what Scripture teaches."

State Of The Church

American Christians, Be Careful Not To Let Your Guard Down After Victory

Remember that after a victory, that is the most opportune time for the enemy to attack again. Be on the lookout for wolves in sheep’s clothing. Please do not let your guard down or become apathetic with your Christian responsibilities.

Religious Freedom

After Blatant Targeting Of Christians, Colorado To Pay Over 1.5 Million To Graphic Designer For Violating Her Freedoms

“No government has the right to silence individuals for expressing these ideas or to punish those who decline to express different views. Political and cultural winds shift, but the freedom to speak without fear of censorship is a God-given constitutionally guaranteed right, essential for a flourishing society and self-government people.”

Children in the Crosshairs

Oklahoma Leads The Way As States Fight To Bring God Back Into Public Schools

The battle to eject God from public schools has been going on for decades—and has been, to the detriment of Children, overwhelmingly successful. States—such as Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas—have recently jumped into the fight, knowing that the Bible is vital to the education and moral foundation of students.

State Of The Church

Calling The Election Of Trump ‘Evil,’ John Piper Reminds Christians Why He’s Not Trusted

We should praise the Lord for the election of a leader who will preserve the freedom of Christians and hinder the ungodly agendas and lawlessness in America. We should also praise the Lord for all of the followers of Christ who did not listen to pastors like John Piper and voted.

Deception

Make No Mistake: This Is Just The Beginning Of Four More Years Of Hard Fighting

Democrats are the ones who tried to remove God from their party platform. And though unsuccessful, they still govern with that “hate God” mentality. They worship power and whoever stands in their way of winning that power is an identified enemy to clobber.

Israel & Middle East

Trump Cabinet Nominee Once Told Israelis: With US Support, A Rebuilt Jewish Temple Is Not Far-Fetched

"1917 was a miracle, 1948 was a miracle, 1967 was a miracle, 2017, the Declaration of Jerusalem as the capital, was a miracle, and there's no reason why the miracle of the re-establishment of the Temple on the Temple Mount is not possible... Take your action, do what needs to be done here in Israel because I truly believe this is a moment where America will have your back."

Religious Freedom

Senators Rebuke Federal Prisons For Freezing Out Christian Groups From Prisoner Reform

“This is concerning,” Tony Pekins tweeted on X. “During my time in office, I helped expand the prison access of faith-based groups, and recidivism rates dropped significantly. Life change—built on the foundational knowledge of God’s love and forgiveness—can have lasting effects.”

Right Now, Americans Have A Window Of Opportunity To Fortify Our Nation’s Moral Foundation

But we can’t be lulled into complacency. The American experiment isn’t on autopilot; it is not “safe and secure.” Our work is far from over. Right now, we have an opportunity, a window, to fortify the moral foundation of this experiment — to restore, promote, and protect what Washington called the two great pillars of our political prosperity: religion and morality.

Corruption

FEMA Faces National Outcry After Telling Employees To Skip Over Hurricane Victims Who Display Trump Signs

“The blatant weaponization of government by partisan activists in the federal bureaucracy is yet another reason why the Biden-Harris administration is in its final days. … New leadership is on the way in DC, and I’m optimistic that these partisan bureaucrats will be fired.”

State Of The Church

How Many Denominations Became Actively Opposed To God’s Chosen People

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.”

Children in the Crosshairs

Gov’t Schools Spent $3.2B Tax Dollars Fighting Against Parents Last Year Alone, Study Reveals

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.

Abortion

The Results Of The Election For The Unborn — The Good News And The Bad News

“As we process the abortion ballot initiatives from across the country, it is obvious that there is a critical need, not only in policy but at a more basic level, in individual hearts and consciences, for a better understanding of the humanity of preborn children.”

United States

Let Us Continue To Pray For This Great Nation And Those Who Will Be Leading It

I am thankful that the candidate I believe will best maximize righteousness and minimize evil in this nation has been placed in that position of power. I know many Christians have been praying for the election through election day, but we must continue to pray.

Top Story

In An Overwhelming Answer To Prayer, Donald J. Trump Wins The Presidency In Historic Victory

Earlier on Tuesday, Franklin Graham underscored why a Trump victory would be an incredible answer to prayer for Christians. Calling the election "the most important election in the history of our nation," Graham emphasized that if Trump were to be elected, "there's going to be millions of unborn children that will be protected in the next four years."

United States

Evangelical Leaders Make Their Final Appeals For Believers To Pray And Vote

Evangelical leaders are making their final appeals for believers to pray and vote on Election Day, as the nation makes its choices for leadership from the president to community officials. In a Facebook post yesterday, Franklin Graham called this “the most important election in the history of our nation. Join me in praying that God’s will be done.”

United States

Use What You Have Been Given To Advance The Truth Of God’s Word

To those who think one vote won’t make a difference, consider the parable’s message: each talent mattered — and so does every vote. Some races will be decided by a mere handful of votes, and control of Congress may hinge on a few key races in blue states where Republican voters might think their votes won’t matter. But they will — immensely.

United States

The Moral And Spiritual Issues That Demand Our Votes

As a pastor and a preacher, I want to urge all Christians this election season: Get out and vote. I believe it is our duty as citizens of our state and country, but I also believe it’s especially important given the issues represented in this election. Many of these are not strictly “political.” They are moral and spiritual.

State Of The Church

Failure Of Christians To Vote Their Biblical Values Is What Got Us Into So Much Trouble As A Society

Although God already knows the outcome of this election, He has called you and me to engage with the world we live in as ambassadors of the Kingdom of Heaven. We are living IN SUCH A TIME AS THIS so that we can testify to the Truth that transcends mere politics and serve as salt and light in a corrupt and darkening world.

United States

Franklin Graham: Without A Doubt, This Is The Most Consequential Election In My Lifetime

It is imperative that Christians seek to elect political candidates who will govern most closely to the dictates of God’s Word, especially when it comes to the sanctity of human life and our Creator’s design for human sexuality, marriage and the family.

Israel & Middle East

Why Israel And The Church Are Squarely In The World’s Crosshairs

Our adversary knows Bible prophecy and recognizes that his time is short. As such, he’s already planting seeds of deadly violence throughout the world that will bear much fruit during the Tribulation.

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