“In January 2024, we learned from the counselor of our daughter, Grace, that he had submitted a report to the Florida Department of Children and Families of suspicion of sexual abuse of Grace by Stephen Adams,” their statement said. “On January 10, 2025, we reported suspicion of sexual abuse of our daughter by Stephen Adams... Continue Reading

The only genuine Muslim is the only who faithfully adheres to what is taught in Islam’s sacred texts, and who doggedly follows in the footsteps of the ‘perfect’ prophet Muhammad. And that includes slaying the infidel wherever you find them.   It is often said that only some Muslims are “extremists’ while most are “moderates”.... Continue Reading

Original sin is the dark shadow, and Christ is the bright light. If we don’t like Adam representing us in sin, then we can forget about Christ representing us in righteousness!   Nothing in life is certain but death and taxes. Given the human condition, however, this adage needs an upgrade: Nothing in life is... Continue Reading

God is calling each one of us to trust Him in what we do in everyday life, in what He has called us to do that day. Jesus resisted temptation by the Spirit and the word. He relied on the Holy Spirit for strength and countered Satan with the word of God. May God give... Continue Reading

Talarico sees government as a force of love, while scripture sees it as God’s instrument of justice. Talarico looks to the law to coerce “love.” The Bible, however, presents the church as the noncoercive vehicle that reveals God’s love in the world.   Pop star Haddaway asked “What is love?” in a 1993 hit song.... Continue Reading

Living in the wilderness is difficult. It can be very easy to overlook the difficulties the Israelites faced in the wilderness.…Yet, the wilderness does not cause rebellion. The wilderness merely reveals the rebellion in our hearts. We, like them, complain, though God has provided daily manna for us.   I work with youth aged students... Continue Reading

Enlightenment figures such as Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau sought to replace God and His covenant with the man-centered social contract. Even today, these distinctions are clear. It was Calvinist (Reformed) Christians in America who spoke up more than any other group against the tyranny of the COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccine mandates.   John Locke, though... Continue Reading

The only way we can hold fast to God in love is by faith. Christ came so that we can know God’s Name, call upon Him in prayer, receive His comfort in suffering, experience true satisfaction, and see His salvation.   Life is filled with twists and turns that trouble us. An evil person may... Continue Reading

It is not gracious and kind to withhold the gospel from those who, according to Jesus, are going to hell without Him. Sometimes what we imagine to be our graciousness and kindness is actually indifference or cowardice.   Years ago, when prolife speaker Gianna Jessen shared at our church, she said many memorable things. The... Continue Reading

The presence of God’s Word, coupled with our vigilance in knowing and heeding it, will keep both young and old pure in our way. Left on our own, we will drift toward sin and folly. How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. —Psalm 119:9 What Is... Continue Reading