On May 12, 2025, 59 white South African Afrikaners arrived in the US under a refugee program initiated by President Donald Trump. These Afrikaners, representing descendants of Dutch and French settlers who once led South Africa’s apartheid government, sought asylum due to rising threats of racial violence and property loss faced by Boers in post-apartheid … Continue reading What South Africa’s Refugees Teach Christians About Biblical Compassion
Is Empathy Sufficient for Christian Missions?
A growing number of Christian thinkers are sounding the alarm about how worldly empathy is reshaping the church—and not for the better. Among them are Joe Rigney and Allie Beth Stuckey, both of whom have recently addressed this theme in detail. In Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy … Continue reading Is Empathy Sufficient for Christian Missions?
What If the Greatest Conspiracy Theory of All Time Is Actually True?
Some people are stuck in outdated, materialist thinking. But others—like Joe Rogan, other similar characters in the world of new media, and the millions who listen to them—have moved on. They’re hungry for truth. Open to unseen realities. Willing to question official narratives. Curious about meaning, transcendence, and even the possibility of the supernatural or … Continue reading What If the Greatest Conspiracy Theory of All Time Is Actually True?
What Trade Wars Teach Us About God’s Plans for the Nations
When we hear about tariffs, sanctions, or foreign policy clashes in the news, we tend to respond in one of three ways. Some swell with patriotic pride, viewing economic nationalism as a stand for sovereignty. Others panic—worrying about our retirement accounts, supply chains, or the price of milk. Most of us, if we’re honest, just … Continue reading What Trade Wars Teach Us About God’s Plans for the Nations
Defining ‘Nation’: Peoples, Not Mere Propositions
Our culture seems locked in a battle against the truths of nature. Simple truths about being and identity that once went unquestioned are now hotly debated—from such questions as to when life begins to what it means to be a man or woman. As G.K. Chesterton foresaw in Heretics, “Fires will be kindled to testify … Continue reading Defining ‘Nation’: Peoples, Not Mere Propositions
In Christian Love, Who Comes First?
Why should we concern ourselves with global missions when there is so much pressing ministry to do at home? This question, recently thrust into the public eye, has drawn both criticism and praise. But it is not a new question. The new vice president came under fire yesterday for claiming that Christian theology teaches a … Continue reading In Christian Love, Who Comes First?
Is There a ‘Vibe Shift’? How to Leverage Today’s Cultural Moment for the Gospel
Over recent years, churches in the U.S. have weathered unprecedented cultural storms and public pressures—from the challenges of the pandemic to institutional takeovers by progressive ideologues. This has led many church leaders to adopt a survival mentality, hesitating to take risks in advancing the kingdom of Christ. However, recent developments indicate a notable shift in … Continue reading Is There a ‘Vibe Shift’? How to Leverage Today’s Cultural Moment for the Gospel
To Vote or Not to Vote? A Biblical Approach
This article originally appeared at Founders Ministries on October 30, 2024. Used by permission. Perhaps you’ve heard the tragic tale of Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. The oft-circulated folk parable goes like this: There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, … Continue reading To Vote or Not to Vote? A Biblical Approach
After the Storm: Who Are the Least of These?
This week, an estimated more than 43 million Americans heard a national political candidate reference Matthew 25:40 on live television: “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” There is a long tradition in … Continue reading After the Storm: Who Are the Least of These?
What Israel Means for the Mission of God
The Middle East is once again teetering on the edge of bloody collapse as tensions between Israel and Iran become increasingly enflamed. Starting with the horrific October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas, Israel has been forced to defend itself against its hostile neighbors seeking its demise. In retaliation for recent attacks in Gaza, Hezbollah … Continue reading What Israel Means for the Mission of God
