Higher Ground
Bold & Blunt: The power of God’s grace
Not all of life's hard lessons should be avoided. Some -- if not most -- are actually the motivating factors that shine bright on God's glory.
A prayer to pray before 2024 ends
The final week of the year can often be a time of reflection as we look back over the last 12 months and ponder what the Lord may have planned for us in the New Year.
In the shadow of war, Christians in Gaza face a somber Christmas
As Christmas arrives, the small Christian community in the Gaza Strip is again facing a season mired in war.
Pro-life pregnancy center Aid for Women brings Christmas cheer to young mothers
Aid for Women was vandalized during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, but that hasn't stopped the pro-life pregnancy center from spreading Christmas joy to young women like Chasty.
Waffle House Christmas: What I learned about Christ along I-95 on Christmas morning
After 35 years of busy Christmas mornings, we found ourselves in a room full of strangers in a Waffle House along I-95 in South Carolina. And I almost forgot the true meaning of Christmas.
Bold & Blunt: How to share the faith
It's one of Christians' biggest fears -- sharing their faith with others as a means to paving the path for them to turn to Christ. But it's also one of Christians' biggest commissions -- to share the faith.
‘Transgender lunacy’: Trump vows executive order to ‘keep men out of women’s sports’
President-elect Donald Trump said he would use the power of the pen at the start of his presidency to have the federal government recognize only biological sex.
15,000 people baptized in last two years, but this pastor isn’t done yet
Pastor Mark Francey is hoping to build on that momentum and organize the largest baptism event in American history.
When was Jesus really born?
Could Jesus Christ have been born on 25 Kislev, the first night of Hanukkah -- the Festival of Lights -- in 5 BC? It's an intriguing idea, but is it plausible?
Biden blasted for keeping Title IX redo while axing transgender sports proposal
President Biden has withdrawn his proposed rule protecting transgender athletes, but that doesn't mean the game is up for biological males in female scholastic sports.
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know
Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues NCAA for false advertising over male-born athletes in women’s sports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Sunday he has sued the NCAA over its policy allowing male-born athletes who identify as female in women's sports, saying the organization is engaging in deceptive advertising.
Christmas gives us something to believe in
In 1990, the rock band Poison released one of its signature songs, "Something to Believe In." The song was a call for something positive, something of substance.
Horror: What ex-Muslims in Iraq face after becoming Christians
Ex-Muslims in Iraq who convert to Christianity face consequences that could range from beatings to kidnappings -- or even death.
Without God, America makes no sense
For the first time in 15 years, Hannukah and Christmas will coincide in 2024.
Bible prophecy fulfilled? What pastors, theologians say about the birth of Christ
Jesus' birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God's decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity -- and live again.
Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is not enforceable, judge rules
A judge ruled Friday that Missouri's near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, ensuring abortion will be legal in the state.
Baby Jesus figurine stolen from Colorado nativity scene is returned anonymously: ‘I’m really sorry’
A baby Jesus figurine snatched from a nativity scene in Colorado has been returned in time for Christmas, with an apology.
Trump picks CatholicVote’s Brian Burch for ambassador to Vatican
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Brian Burch, president of the political advocacy group CatholicVote, to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to the Holy See in Rome.
Debt enslaves, and that’s why politicians like it so much
One of President Joe Biden's final kiss-offs to the American people is another $4.28 billion in student loan forgiveness, adding to the nearly $180 billion from that same pot he's gifted to almost 5 million borrowers.That, as the nation's debt soared to $36 trillion; the national deficit, to $1.8 trillion.
