Billy Hallowell
Articles by Billy Hallowell
Higher Ground: How a digital microscope found ‘hidden’ notes in 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible
A $700 digital microscope helped unlock "hidden" editorial notes in a 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible known as the "Codex Sassoon," a noted scholar said. Published May 22, 2023
Did Facebook just censor Jesus? Bizarre ‘hate speech’ message sparks concern
Though some might disagree with the proclamation "Jesus died so you could live," there's certainly nothing about the wording that any rational person would call "hate speech." Published May 18, 2023
Higher Ground: Inside Millennials’ biblical crisis
The millennial generation -- those born between 1981 and 1996 -- was the 'least closely connected to biblical Christianity before the pandemic, and that connection was made even weaker' by the end of the pandemic. Published May 15, 2023
America’s worship of creation over Creator sending us over a cultural cliff
Admiring a piece of art or architecture generally leads to accolades for the painters, creatives or builders responsible, with praise for their passion, zest and inventiveness abounding. Published May 10, 2023
‘I Am a Sinner, Saved by His Grace’: Another Side to Fox News’ Shannon Bream
"Fox News Sunday" host Shannon Bream is known for thoughtfully tackling the political and cultural issues of the day. But she's also been a consistently faithful voice, sharing her Christian beliefs and the power she sees in Scripture. Published May 9, 2023
How abandoning God created dangerous ‘loneliness crisis’
After years of calling for -- and at moments demanding -- social isolation and distancing, the federal government is now sounding the alarm on a ubiquitous "loneliness crisis." Published May 4, 2023
Dear Patti LuPone: The ‘Christian Right’ and the Taliban are far from the same
Some say "ignorance is bliss," but a recent on-air proclamation uttered during a meandering segment on "The View" reveals that oblivion can be truly heartbreaking, unlettered and damaging. Published April 27, 2023
New horror film exploring ‘roots of evil’ delivers terrifying message for America
Evil is real, yet the obsessively material nature of our contemporary culture has prevented far too many people from seeing beyond the trappings of our fleeting world. Published April 19, 2023
Jennifer Garner shows that sometimes Hollywood gets it right
Hollywood might seem like the last place on earth from which you would want to glean parenting advice, yet actress Jennifer Garner's recent social media mantra offers a viable -- and arguably essential -- childrearing blueprint. Published April 12, 2023
Higher Ground: If Jesus on the cross can forgive, so can we
Most Americans are likely to observe Easter. According to a Lifeway Research survey, 66% say they believe in the biblical accounts of the physical resurrection of Jesus as historical fact. Published April 9, 2023
Today’s sheltered youth likely don’t understand Jesus’ suffering, words of compassion
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Published April 4, 2023
Mass shootings, moral chaos reveal spiritual crisis of epic proportions
Our culture has constructed a massive throne of lies atop a mound of false promises -- all fueled and propped up by malignant and pernicious fantasy masquerading as eternal truth. Published March 28, 2023
Americans must be diligent in defending religious freedoms or risk persecution
The stonings, torture and other murderous actions that people around the globe face at the hands of extremists and madmen might seem entirely foreign or implausible to most Americans. Published March 22, 2023
Actor Rainn Wilson says quiet part out loud, pushes back on Hollywood’s disdain of Christianity
Actor Rainn Wilson, who appeared in the TV series "The Office," unleashed a tweet on March 11 that quickly became front-page news in some sectors, as he acknowledged a bias in our entertainment spheres. Published March 15, 2023
Democratic NYC Mayor Eric Adams is correct: This is a country of faith
"It's unimaginable that we keep pretending that this is not a country of faith." Published March 8, 2023
Prayer, revival and ‘Jesus Revolution’: Is our rotting culture on verge of something big?
"I've never seen anything like that. It looked more like 'The 700 Club' than it did ESPN for a bit there." Published March 1, 2023
Higher Ground: Supreme Court asked to protect workers’ right to day of worship
Gerald Groff wanted to deliver the mail for the U.S. Postal Service, but he also wanted to worship God on Sunday, which he honors as the Sabbath. When the postal agency demanded Mr. Groff work on that day, the letter carrier quit and sued. Published February 27, 2023
Four data points that should absolutely terrify parents
Culture's ever-complex dynamics have made parenting increasingly tricky. Gone are the days of full-on informational control, with moms and dads now competing against smartphones, tablets, computers and smartwatches for their kids' attention. Published February 22, 2023
Parents, wake up: Your kids aren’t your friends, and neither are their screens
For most parents, life is a chaotic mishmash of work, play, kids' activities and other bits of pandemonium. It's an almost endless balancing act of bouncing among all of our essential responsibilities. Published February 15, 2023
The unrestrained ghastliness of lawmakers’ abortion pins
Political pins were all the rage among members of Congress at the State of the Union address, but one of the messages donned by at least two lawmakers drew widespread rebuke -- and for good reason. Published February 10, 2023
