In the Bible, ancient Israel wrestled with how to restrain corrupt rulers. A modern-day version of that political question went before the US Supreme Court, which ruled Monday on when a president can be prosecuted for criminal behavior. 　　The case revolved around former president Donald Trumps attempts to interfere with the 2020 election results. Ultimately, the Court decided that presidents...

　　As I describe in my new memoir, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist, I have always been on the right. In 1964, at the age of 12, I debated on behalf of Barry Goldwater in front of my entire grade school student body. In my 12-year-old heart, I knew he was right. 　　But, in my junior...

　　When eight members of our disputatious Supreme Court join an opinion on a controversial topic like the Second Amendment, it’s safe to expect a narrow decision. Chief Justice John Roberts’s opinion in United States v. Rahimi is indeed narrowly drawn, and this consensus will encourage proponents of strong gun rights to applaud the Court’s restraint. 　　Every Justice rejected the Biden...

　　A Prayer of Gratefulness for Our Nation’s Freedom 　　By Lynette Kittle 　　“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” - Galatians 5:1 　　Even though some American citizens may not feel much gratitude for our nation in its present condition, we want to...

　　Flannery O’Connor warned that “there won’t be any biographies of me because … lives spent between the house and the chicken yard do not make for exciting copy.” The challenge, then, for Ethan and Maya Hawke in creating a biopic about O’Connor was to decide whether to focus on her life or her work. They decided to do both, with...

　　Andrew Summersett felt his world shatter twice. 　　The first time was in 2009, when the Christian camp counselor he idolized was convicted of child abuse. It was then that Summersett saw though years of manipulation, trauma, and teenage confusion and realized he also was a victim. 　　The second time came in 2021, when he read reports that leaders at Kanakuk...

　　BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY:“Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner. He said, ‘For hands were lifted up to the throne of the Lord…”Exodus 17:15-16 　　5 Lessons We Can Learn from the Israelites’ Wandering Years 　　By Debbie McDaniel 　　In the book of Exodus, we read the story of how God’s people had endured years of...

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　　Weekend, June 29, 2024 　　No Secret to God 　　When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse. So he took the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and the elders. (Matthew 27:3 NLT) 　　Judas Iscariot didn’t have a friend in the world except Jesus, and he had...

　　Why Unforgiveness Is (Absolutely) Not an Option 　　By Kelly Balarie 　　“Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. – Matthew 18:21-22 ESV 　　I was furious at this...

　　The Meeting House was one of the largest megachurches in Canada, but this Sunday, each of its locations will be empty. Its home church gatherings wont meet during the week. Kids wont get together for youth programs. Members cant see their pastors for counsel. 　　In the aftermath of an abuse scandal that shook the congregation and its leadership, the Ontario-area...

　　Flannery O’Connor warned that “there won’t be any biographies of me because … lives spent between the house and the chicken yard do not make for exciting copy.” The challenge, then, for Ethan and Maya Hawke in creating a biopic about O’Connor was to decide whether to focus on her life or her work. They decided to do both, with...