Faith still matters deeply in American public life, but the way it shows up in politics is changing. Many believers, especially evangelicals, are asking a big question: Should faith be tied mostly to one political party and a few hot-button issues, or should it shape a broader way of living that includes compassion, justice, truth, and care for others? That…
Understanding Our Shared Value as People Created in God’s Image When we talk about racial pride and prejudice, we’re really talking about attitudes and actions that divide us based on the color of our skin or where we come from. In simple terms, racial pride is thinking one race is better than others, while prejudice is unfairly judging someone because…
How Hate Affects Individuals and Communities Racial animosity is a deeply destructive emotion that can have far-reaching consequences for both individuals and communities. In holding onto negative feelings rooted in prejudice or bias, we not only harm ourselves but also perpetuate divisions and injustices that hinder collective progress. Understanding these harmful effects is essential in fostering a more compassionate, inclusive,…
If America insists on speaking the name of Christ, then in 2026 it must also face the truth of what it still tolerates at the ballot box. A nation cannot call itself Christian while allowing barriers that fall hardest on people of color, maps that weaken their voice, and rules that burden their participation while pretending all is fair. This is…
The Bible is not vague, timid, or neutral about injustice. Scripture thunders with God’s concern for people who are pushed aside, exploited, silenced, and stripped of dignity. The poor, the widow, the orphan, the foreigner, the outcast—these are not footnotes to God. And any faith that ignores them is out of step with His heart. This is not a side issue,…
In plain language, the prophet Amos was warning people about what happens when leaders, courts, and whole political systems stop telling the truth and stop doing what is right. He said they had turned justice into “wormwood,” something bitter and poisonous. That image still speaks powerfully today. When leaders and parties defend unjust practices, cover wrongdoing, or rely on deception,…
It is easy to admire success from a distance. But the Bible teaches us to ask a deeper question: if a society looks prosperous while the poor are overlooked, what does God see? Scripture gives a sober answer—and it calls His people to live differently. What Happens When Prosperity Leaves the Poor Behind? What does it say about a country…
In 1 Peter 2:5, the Bible says believers are “like living stones” being built into a “spiritual house.” This is such a tender picture of God’s work in our lives. He does not save us and leave us to figure things out on our own. He lovingly draws us to Jesus, gives us new life, and places us within His…
What if the peace you have been looking for begins with one simple decision: putting God first? From beginning to end, Scripture tenderly calls us back to one life-giving truth: God is meant to have first place in our hearts. He is not asking for our leftovers, our spare moments, or a distant form of devotion. He wants us near.…
