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Trust the God Who Sees Ahead of You (Psalm 136:13) - Your Daily Bible Verse - March 20
Will you take some time to meet with God in nature, or wherever you feel his presence most?
Failing the Test - From His Heart - January 19
Abraham's faith was tested when he failed to trust God's plan during a severe famine in the land of Canaan, leading him to deceive Pharaoh and leave Egypt. However, through his subsequent repentance and return to Bethel, Abraham demonstrated that...
Ingratitude, The Destroyer Of Nations; Thanksgiving, The Restorer Of Nations
Civic gratitude is not only a virtue, but a nation’s most necessary virtue.
Fall of USSR Symbolized Death of an Idea
HFR:; EDITOR'S NOTE - Robert Reid, an AP foreign correspondent who has worked in eastern Europe and the Balkans, covered Pope John Paul II's historic visit to Poland in 1979 and takes it as a starting point for reflecting on the rise and fall of...
Seeing God's Faithfulness through a Year of Holy Days
This article explores the ancient rhythms and modern observances that celebrate redemption, remembrance, and the enduring promises of faith.
The Weekend That Changed the World - From His Heart - March 17
The weekend of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection is a pivotal moment in human history that has changed the course of lives forever. For one author, this event marked a transformative turning point when he personally encountered God's love and...
The Fall of Empires
The famous historian, Arnold J. Toynbee points out that civilizations sank owing to either nationalism, militarism or the tyranny of a despotic minority. It seems we are "sinking" as a “despotic minority” redefines human biology and the natural...
The Truth of the Cross of Jesus Christ
If it is true that the cross is of central importance to biblical Christianity, it seems that it is essential for Christians to have some understanding of its meaning in biblical terms. That would be true in any generation, but it's particularly...
The Role of Our Faith in the Face of Brutality
Christianity is and has been good for the world, and its decline will bring horrific consequences. 
The Erosion of Inerrancy
A Time of Troubles
The famous historian, Arnold J. Toynbee observed that civilizations arose in response to some set of challenges of extreme difficulty prompting “creative minorities” to devise solutions that would reorient the entire society. When a civilization...
Prayer of Blaine Smith, author of Knowing God's Will
In the Presence of God - Week of November 21
Fog of War
Friend of God
In the Presence of God - Week of December 16
Brenda Lee's Timeless Hit 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Makes History with First-Ever No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 after 65 Years
Brenda Lee's holiday classic, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Conundrum of Columbus Day
As we reflect on Columbus Day, we’re reminded that our nation’s history of faith and freedom is also one of contradiction and grace
The Goal of God's Providence
It is far too easy to confuse providence with a pagan vision of “fate” or “chance,” as though God were an impersonal force driving history along.
The Witness of Scripture: Work of Men, or Word of God?
The Bible is the account of God’s activity in and beyond time. But is it a trustworthy account? To answer that we need to establish three things...