Originally published in Christianity Today It’s officially been one year since Noland Arbaugh, a 30-year-old Christian, became the first human recipient of a Neuralink brain-machine interface chip. In 2018, a spinal-cord injury from a swimming accident left Arbaugh with quadriplegia — able to breathe and speak but unable to move […]
Opinion
The real-life evil driving horror of global persecution
Originally published in Faithwire By all accounts, Christian persecution is worsening across the globe. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International, is among those who know the full extent of the issue, often observing its evils firsthand. And these diabolical infractions — from killings to land seizure […]
Focus on the Family: Enduring intimacy
Q: Does sexual fulfillment decrease as we get older? My spouse and I are in our sixties, and I’m concerned normal aging issues might have negative implications for our relationship in the bedroom. Graeme: Many people seem to believe that libido inevitably fades with age, and that elderly couples who […]
Are you aligning yourself and the people under your care with the best leadership possible? — Craig Bailie
I learned that my son, Caleb, has the potential to be a songwriter someday. This inspired me to take him to a church gathering where the guest speaker was a master musician, lyricist, and singer. My motive was set, and I remained undeterred in my objective: to connect my son, […]
Solemn anniversary approaching against backdrop of global pandemic of antisemitism
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent As we approach the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27, to be marked by the now annual Holocaust Memorial Day in the UK and elsewhere, I struggle – as many do – with the ongoing injustice of our world, especially when […]
God is the author of our story — Vivienne Solomons
It was a freak accident that caused me to stumble and fall over some uneven bricks in our backyard on the first Saturday in January 2025, just as the sun was setting. My knees instantly gave way and before I knew what was happening, I found myself face down. unable […]
Meta move to restore free expression sparks new opportunities for Christians
By Milton Quintanilla — Originally published in Crosswalk Meta announced on January 7 that it will no longer continue its fact-checking program and lift restrictions to “restore free expression” across its platforms. “We’re going to get back to our roots and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies, and restoring […]
Focus On the Family: When ‘advice’ crosses a line
Q: Is it appropriate for my mom to demand that I – a 30-something independent woman – allow her to “vet” the men in my life? She insists it’s her prerogative and responsibility as a parent. I have a potential suitor who’s visiting from out of town, and my mother […]
Crammed with Heaven: Is your child happy to be back at school?
A monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth My cynical response to the education department’s boast in improved pass rates was not an ideal way to kick off 2025. I admit I’m sceptical, especially since I was one of those […]
Time to show compassion — Angus Buchan
One of the characteristics of our beloved Lord Jesus Christ is His heart for each one of us, He has extreme compassion on all men. If we look at the Gospel of Mark 8:2 the Lord says: “I have compassion on the multitude because they have now continued with me […]