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Washington Stand: Should Christians Seek To Influence Politics?

There is now heightened debate among Christians about what our proper role in the public sphere should be: Should we seek to improve society through political involvement--or should we “stand above” the messiness of politics which is of “this world” and instead focus on personal transformation?
Breitbart News: Seventh U.S. Service Member Killed During Iran Conflict

A seventh U.S. service member has been killed following strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran; no identity has been revealed. U.S. Central Command confirmed the passing Sunday in a post on X.
Alabama Takes Steps To Prevent MN-Style Church Disruptions

Alabama House Republicans advanced a new measure meant to deter church disruptions with substantial prison sentences and fines. The legislation comes after left-wing activists invaded a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. The bill would charge those who interrupt religious services with up to 10 years...
Newsmax: Crude Oil Surpasses $100 a Barrel Amid Iran War

Oil prices eclipsed $114 per barrel for the first time since 2022 on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East.
Core Christianity: How To Think About 'Death With Dignity'

How should Christians think about medical aid in dying, especially
when it is often framed as an act of compassion and dignity?
Proclaim & Defend: Beware AI-Generated Christian Content

...AI doesn’t know anything. AI is a giant probability machine, stacked on top of other probability machines, that in the end guesses what the right answer would be based on unfathomably large reams of data. This is why AI can sound so smart one minute and the next get a detail wrong.
GP: Protests Erupt in Havana as Anger at Communist Government Grows

Protests have erupted in the Cuban capital after residents endured more than 60 hours without electricity, and growing anger toward the country’s communist government and worsening economic conditions.
America First: President Trump To Sign Executive Order On College Sports

President Donald Trump announced on March 6 that he would sign an executive order within a week that would rein in the unrestricted name, image, and likeness spending in college football.
CP Voices: Boy Scout’s Current Predicament Is More Than a Funding Dispute

The Pentagon’s recent warning to the Boy Scouts—cut certain diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or risk losing federal support — has placed the organization in an unenviable position.
Pew Forum: Aging In America—Who Are the Family Caregivers?

As the U.S. population ages, the need for caregivers among older adults is on the rise.
There’s growing evidence that family members are increasingly taking on these roles.
Desiring God: How Is A.I. Shaping You? —Three Principles For Wise Use

...AI technology has evolved faster than most Christians have been able to think about it. But some warn that we stand to lose our creativity and our humanity if we let computers run more of our lives.
Justin Huffman: He First Found His Own Brother

...A recent survey of new Christian converts in America asked how they came to know Christ. Ninety percent of these new believers said they came into contact with the gospel through family or friends!
Talarico Preaches Transgenderism, Won't Honor God's Pronouns

...The latest star of the “Religious Left” has claimed not only that Christianity is compatible with the idea that men can become women and vice versa, but that God himself is “nonbinary.”
For Lou Holtz, Football Was His Job—But Faith Was the Real Purpose

Lou Holtz’s story was about more than football...To measure him only
by wins and trophies would miss the deeper truth about the man.
Gateway Pundit: Trump Fakes Out Iran's Leaders—Then Strikes

...An Israeli official said that Khamenei had spent millions of dollars and years building an underground bunker, which he did not use on the day of the strike, believing no one had the guts to strike him.
HD: Tucker Carlson Jokes That the Old Testament Should Be Rewritten

In his quest to discredit Israel as God’s chosen nation, Tucker Carlson recently joked that the Old Testament should be updated and rewritten. This should come as no surprise. Carlson had already implied a complete replacement of Israel by claiming that “in the New Testament all people are God’s chosen..."

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Daily Signal: Michigan Democrat Abandons Her Party To Follow Jesus

...“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.”
Israel, U.S. Begin Massive Strikes On Iranian Oil Targets In Major Escalation

The war between the United States, Israel, and the Iranian regime dramatically escalated Saturday night after Israeli forces launched massive strikes targeting Iranian oil infrastructure near Tehran.
Proclaim & Defend: Worship Without Understanding Isn’t Worship

Entertainment disguised as worship isn’t worship. It’s idolatry. Ignorant worship is not worship at all. The ultimate authority on worship is Jesus, and He explained Himself very clearly in John 4. Let’s consider it.
Sharper Iron: Worship Is More Than Music

McDonald’s sells more than burgers, Amazon sells more than books...
and worshiping God encompasses so much more than music.
Ch Post: Religious ‘Nones’ Reach Record High—As Faith Is Losing Importance

Americans with no formal religious identity, popularly known as the “nones,” reached a record share of the population in 2025, according to data that shows fewer than 50% of adults report that religion is...
ChristOverAll: Hell and the Character of God—The Errors of Annihilationism

...My opposition to conditional immortality, or annihilationism, stems from biblical exegesis, a rejection of feelings-based theologizing, the simple character of God, and the nature of Christ’s atonement.
The Gospel According To Talarico—Progressive Christianity Reshapes Politics

...Talarico has built his political brand around Christianity. He frequently speaks about faith...Yet critics argue that the version of Christianity he presents bears little resemblance to historic Christian doctrine
Ch Post: Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico's Blasphemous Theology

Texas state Rep. James Talarico has prompted controversy and scorn in recent days as his past sermons and social media posts have resurfaced since his decisive win in the Texas Senate primary on Tuesday.
Frontpage: From the Euphrates To the Nile—A Moral Defense of Greater Israel

...Given the existence of certain geopolitical existential threats in the Middle East – which, among other things, undermine Israel’s security – Israel’s expansionist doctrine is morally and strategically defensible.
Crossway: Five Ways Pastors Can Grow in Their Preaching

While it will take several hours to produce a sermon, it takes a lifetime to produce the preacher. No one can create an effective Bible preacher...However, we can be thankful that God gives his gifts to...
Gospel Relevance: The Communication Between Preacher and Congregant

Communication is a two-way street. The speaker sends a message and the listener receives it. The speaker’s job is to speak accurately and clearly, ensuring care with tonality and word choice.
9Marks: Should Christians Feel Guilty For Being Patriotic?

...God created nations, he works through history, and he assigns all of us a place and a people to belong to. Loving your country, then, isn’t idolatry. It’s part of loving your neighbor.
Ch Post: Trump Urged To Label Syria, Libya Religious Freedom Violators

A bipartisan federal government watchdog entity has recommended that the U.S. State Department designate more than a dozen countries as “countries of particular concern,” including Syria and Libya...
Dangerous New Trend Among Young Dispensationalists—Opposing Zionism

Young dispensationalists reject the current state of Israel...saying that God rejects the current nation of Israel because they are walking in unbelief. In their estimation, recognizing the current state of Israel is recognizing an Israel that God does not recognize. But this opposition erects a false dichotomy...
GP: Indiana Judge Rules a 'Religious Right' To Abortion—Blocks State Ban

A radical Marion Superior Court judge ruled that the “right” to kill an unborn child is now a protected religious exercise, permanently blocking enforcement of the state’s pro-life protections...
Barna: Top 10 Reasons Why Christian Moms Attend Church

Pastors often ask how best to serve the mothers in their congregation...Recent research offers a clear window into what moms are actually seeking from church today.
Townhall: Rethinking 'Doubting Thomas' Jefferson

In February 1777, Thomas Jefferson helped establish an evangelical church. What? Yes, that Thomas Jefferson. And it met in the local courthouse. Why, that’s enough to give the ACLU apoplexy.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

CP Voices: Is Operation Epic Fury a Just Cause?

...In order to deal morally with dilemmas and crises like war, Christian theologians have developed “just war” theory— the circumstances under which Christians should participate in armed conflict and what the acceptable means are under which they could participate. We summarize the requirements here.
HD: Christian Leaders Call For Worldwide Prayer Following Iran Strikes

Amid the American and Israeli joint strikes on Iran and the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Franklin Graham and other evangelical leaders have encouraged believers to remain prayerful.
Liberty Nation: Trump-Deranged Leftists Rooting For Failure In Iran

It’s one thing for leaders to question war, but quite another to predict defeat.
Midwest Outreach: Is Progressive Christianity Christian?

Progressivism is an updated version of historic liberalism—but goes much further. In the new progressive version, sin is not merely excused because of “poverty and neglect” or some such justification, but actually embraced and celebrated as the morals and ethics are being jettisoned by culture.
Ligonier: How Does the Love of Christ Compel Us?

...One needs to know there are wonderful spiritual benefits to habitually contemplating the person and work of Christ. Christ gave Himself as a substitute. In that sense, Christ is the hero of the Christian faith...
Cripplegate: What Does the Bible Say About Angels?

...What is an angel? A biblically grounded definition is that angels are “created spiritual beings endowed with moral judgment and high intelligence but without physical bodies.”
Christian Foster Families Rejoice After Trump Reverses Biden LGBTQ Rule

...Joe Biden removed Christian families from the foster system who refused his demands to affirm LGBT beliefs to the children. Now President Donald Trumps is rolling back Biden's punishment.
The Federalist: Why Islam Seeks Shelter Under the Banner of the Left

...The success of the Red-Green Alliance does not lie in the might of Islam or the truth of its doctrines, but in the visible weakness of the West. It is not a partnership of equals. It's a disguise: Islam in leftist drag.
CBN: Iran's Frontrunner For Leadership Spells Danger For Christian Believers

With the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the country faces a power vacuum. Many are scrambling to seize control But one specific cleric could spell serious danger for Christians.
Michael Snyder: Why Is A.I. Telling People To Kill Themselves? Are Chatbots Being Infiltrated Or Manipulated By Malevolent Entities?

It appears that AI technology is making our national suicide crisis even worse. Today, millions of Americans are absolutely addicted to interacting with AI chatbots. There are supposed to be guardrails that...
Harbingers: Why a Post-Tribulation Rapture Directly Contradicts Scripture

...Many people exclaim that “there’s not one verse in the Bible that supports a pre-Tribulation Rapture!” ...Please know that a great many verses in the Bible confirm a pre-Tribulation Rapture.
Israel National News: Mount of Olives Reclaimed In Historic Events

In major events in Jerusalem, the State of Israel and world Jewry celebrated the reclamation of the 3,000-year-old Mount of Olives, the historic burial site of more than 150,000 Jews over the ages...
SCOTUS Blows Up Scheme To Secretly Push Transgenderism In Schools

...The Supreme Court has blown up, for now, a state's scheme to secretly push trangenderism on children in school, and hide the activism from parents who are responsible for those same children.
BCLife: Eight Ways Money Might Be Your Idol

...In biblical terms, an idol is anything we trust in, depend on, give ourselves to, love, esteem, or treasure more than God. Idols are usually good things, such as family, happiness, or safety, that our sinful and greedy hearts twist and abuse. We are all susceptible to idols.
2,800-Year-Old Seal From Era of Biblical Kings Unearthed In Israel

A 2,800-year-old stone seal dating to the era of the biblical kings has been unearthed in Israel during excavations tied to the construction of a modern highway.
PNW: If Iran Falls, What Happens To the Ezekiel 38 Scenario?

...Christians who closely watch prophecy will have to wrestle with an perplexing question: What happens to the Ezekiel 38 scenario if Iran suddenly becomes pro-Western?
Ch Post: Catholic Exorcist Claims UFOs and Extraterrestrials Are Demonic

A prominent Roman Catholic exorcist claimed Thursday that entities claiming to be extraterrestrial or interdimensional are demonic, and that sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was heavily engaged in occult activity.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Number of Americans With Biblical Worldview Remains Critically Low

...Rates were especially low among young people, and the survey found a large age gap among the generations. Among Gen Z adults, only 1% had a biblical worldview, compared to 2% of millennials...
Many Muslims Believe That Trump Is The Islamic Version of the Antichrist

For Muslims all over the world, the fact that Donald Trump is leading an attack on Iran is evidence that the Islamic apocalypse is upon us. This may sound crazy to you, but this is what they actually believe.
HD: How the War In Iran Is Setting the Stage For a Future Prophetic Battle

There are several geopolitical and prophetic implications of the current war in Iran. One major impact is that it is surfacing and strengthening the alliances that are presented in the Bible in Ezekiel chapter 38.
GP: Middle East Conflict Shakes Global Economy—Oil and Gas Prices Surge

The escalating military conflict in the Middle East has had a significant impact on international energy markets, driving up crude oil and natural gas prices amid fears of global supply disruptions.
Wash.Stand: A.I., Addiction, and the Soul of a Nation—A Biblical Warning

...The architecture of deception is being built in A.I., brick by digital brick. A.I. tools are being deployed inside social media ecosystems that many allege were deliberately engineered to be addictive.
Breitbart News: Michigan Lawmaker Quits Politics Because She Can’t Reconcile Her Christian Faith with Democrats’ Platform

A Democrat state representative in Michigan said she is not running for public office again because of her Christian faith, citing the party’s moral decay as a major reason behind her decision.
Ch Post: Colorado's Gender Transition Tyranny Regulates Even Conversations

... A growing number of hospitals and health systems are restricting or have discontinued gender-transition procedures for minors, citing legal risks and scientific uncertainty. Yet under Colorado law, licensed therapists may not help minors explore alternatives to gender transition without risking their careers...
Mere Orthodoxy: TX State Rep James Talarico's False Gospel

State Rep. James Talarico is preaching a faith that looks like Christianity on a TikTok feed but functions as a press release for secular progressivism.
Ligonier: How Can God Bring Good Out of Evil?

...This is the mystery of providence. Doing no violence to the will of His creatures, God achieves His purposes through His chosen means.
A Life Spent Seeking and Enjoying God’s Rewards Is a Life Well Spent

...The Bible’s offers of rewards for obeying and serving Jesus are all incentives for happiness. God rewards what makes Him happy, and when we receive His rewards, it makes us happy.
Proclaim & Defend: The Draw of Eastern Orthodoxy Among Baptists

...Evangelical church leaders are treating the Orthodox Church like it is another denominational option and not what it actually is—another religion altogether.
Purim Repeat—Israel Turns Tables On Persian Ruler Who Sought Their End

Israelis are drawing explicit connections between the current campaign against the Iranian regime and the events of Purim, which Jews commemorated this week. Then as now, a wicked ruler in the land of Persia sought to annihilate the Jews — until the tables were providentially turned.
Ch Post: 41 Church Members Return To U.S. After War Strands Them In Israel

A group of 41 members of a South Carolina church who had been stranded in Israel due to the Iranian counterstrikes against the country has safely arrived back in the United States.
Breitbart: Death of the Liquor Cabinet? Americans Are Drinking Less

The numbers are in, and they are not kind to the liquor industry. U.S. spirits sales fell 4.7 percent in the four weeks ending February 21st...Volume dropped 4.3 percent.
Ch Post: Pete Hegseth Says He Prays For 'Biblical Wisdom' Amid Conflict

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is offering prayers for the U.S. Armed Forces amid escalating tensions with Iran, insisting that prayer plays a role in “every decision” that the Trump administration makes.
Epoch Times: Google Chatbot Accused of Coaching Florida Man To Suicide

“You Are Not Choosing to Die. You Are Choosing to Arrive."

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Saturday, March 7, 2026

It’s one thing for leaders to question war, but quite another to predict defeat.

Friday, March 6, 2026

“You Are Not Choosing to Die. You Are Choosing to Arrive."