Commentary

The Knock

  1. 29th July 2026
  2. J. Davy Crockett III

Have you ever been rousted out of bed by an unexpected, urgent knock at your door? Instantly, your heart races and you hurriedly react. If this has happened to you, I hope it was a minor event that you handled in stride. In this age of rampant crime, including home invasions, the security alarm and home video surveillance businesses prosper as people attempt to...

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Take One Now or Wait for Two

  1. 25th July 2026
  2. Richard Franz

Have you ever found yourself waiting in line, online, or for something big in your life to come down the line, and had to remind yourself that, whatever the situation, the hoped-for object would be “worth the wait”? No one likes to wait (especially when we’re young), but it’s very nearly a universal human experience that we all have to wait for something.

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Is National Pride in the Bible?

  1. 18th July 2026
  2. Roger Meyer

An open Bible on a table with a globe of earth resting in the center. How should a Christian—one who believes and follows the true teachings of Jesus Christ—view national pride? Is “Christian nationalism” God’s intent? Should we celebrate national holidays? What are our obligations as citizens or residents of the country we call home?

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A Line in the Sand

  1. 15th July 2026
  2. J. Davy Crockett III

In 1836, a very significant battle took place on the American frontier. In an old Spanish mission known as the Alamo, a poignant scene played out. As the sounds of “Toque a Degüello,” a battle anthem that signified “no quarter,” were heard from outside the mission walls, the besieged defenders knew that General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was giving notice that...

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Consider the Ant and Be Wise

  1. 11th July 2026
  2. Justin D. Ridgeway

Storms, wildfires, earthquakes, and other natural disasters have frequently dominated the news over the past several years. These catastrophes cause massive power outages, food shortages, and billions of dollars in damages to personal lives and property. Do we see these events, and think to ourselves, “Wow! I am glad that didn’t happen to me!” or are we asking...

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No Mood to Celebrate America at 250?

  1. 8th July 2026
  2. Roger Meyer

According to various polls, a substantial proportion of Americans have not been in the mood to celebrate the semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and foundation of the United States of America. Why? And what does it tell us about the state of the union?

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As the U.S.A. celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is no more fitting time to consider the successes and failures of mankind’s attempts to govern itself—and what God ultimately has to say about them.

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The View from 1526

  1. 1st July 2026
  2. William Bowmer

The fall of the ancient kingdom of Israel was about as distant from the reign of King David as Americans are today from the founding of their nation. Much can change in 250 years.

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A Two-Tiered Justice System?

  1. 27th June 2026
  2. Roger Meyer

Many have heard allegations in the news recently that a two-tiered justice system exists in the United Kingdom, although the concept is hardly new, nor are such complaints limited to any one particular country. The United States has certainly had its share of controversy. Should some get preferential treatment over others? What does God say about justice?

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