Such advice can be holier-than-thou-platitudes which really serve only to deepen the soul’s sense of divine abandonment, except—when such words come from a fellow sufferer. It is then that such words are received as a cracked and bleeding hand reaching out in the companionship of suffering to another. Those who have not walked in the... Continue Reading

Biola’s response to Jimenez is the latest instance of Christian colleges forbidding students from erecting graphic abortion displays. CBR head Gregg Cunningham says his group has shown the images at hundreds of secular public colleges–free speech laws allow that–but not at private Christian colleges. Cunningham argues that graphic images are crucial in teaching students what... Continue Reading

Specifically, the court’s ruling says that the owners’ “rights” are “substantially burdened by the contraceptive-coverage requirement” and that the mandate causes “an irreparable harm” to the company. “The tide has turned against the HHS mandate,” says Kyle Duncan, General Counsel with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, and lead attorney for Hobby Lobby.    I... Continue Reading

Three-quarters of the nation’s workforce works in large firms subject to the employer mandate (50 or more workers). The lion’s share of these workers are going to be subject to this Obamacare tax simply because they work at large firms. How is that possibly fair? Do you recall President Obama ever announcing that to bankroll his new... Continue Reading

“I am a creationist. There, I said it. At least you, dear readers, won’t now storm out of a restaurant like the last person I admitted that to. In New York City saying you’re a creationist is like confessing you think Ahmadinejad has a couple of good points. Maybe I’m the only creationist I know,”... Continue Reading

The 59-year-old man in a wheelchair told the Bulldogs of his successes that came after many doubted his capabilities. Some even doubted his life. In 2010, doctors twice advised Amy to plan funeral arrangements when rectal cancer whittled Doc’s body down to 60 pounds. “But God said, ‘I ain’t ready for you! Go back!’” Doc... Continue Reading

Thornbury was formerly dean of the School of Theology and Missions, vice president for spiritual life, and professor of philosophy at Union University in Tennessee. … Thornbury’s appointment is significant on two fronts. First, he is the nation’s first hipster president. … Second, Thornbury learned at the feet of evangelical theologian Carl Ferdinand Howard Henry.... Continue Reading

Dr. Ferguson will be introduced to the congregation on Sunday 25 August and will preach at that morning service.  He was previously minister at St George’s Tron Church, Glasgow, and also associate editor for the Banner of Truth Trust.  Ferguson is soon to retire as senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina,... Continue Reading

HSLDA hopes the Supreme Court will recognize the same thing an immigration judge who granted asylum did — “this family and other religious homeschoolers in Germany are being persecuted for what they believe is the right way to raise their children,” Farris said.   A German homeschooling family has lost another round in their effort... Continue Reading

The callers included a Congressman with six children and a wife past childbearing age. Another mother, who already had one child with Down syndrome, called wanting to adopt a second, while some called to offer financial aid. Several adoption agencies contacted the church offering their services, one of which had a list of 700 people... Continue Reading