From the American revolution to today, pastors have been the conscience of local communities. During the War of Independence, pastors helped rally people to support freedom. Pastors were at the center of the great social movements, including abolishing slavery. Pastors, along with local and state politics, were the leading voices to help bring change and elect good candidates. But the … Read More
Worldwide Persecution Against Christians and Other Religious Minorities Has Exploded: 7 Developments Every Christian Should Know About
In the U.S. we are very aware of the attacks on synagogues, mosques, and churches. But very few people are aware of the many arrests of those who would create terror among the population. For example, Mark Steven Domingo was taken into custody by the FBI for plotting to blow up the Santa Monica pier in southern California. Domingo is … Read More
Heads Spin: Another Victory Over Government Attacks on Religious Freedom [Video]
Jack Phillips – owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado – is a heroic Christian small business owner. Why? Because he fought the Colorado Civil Rights Commission – which charged him with violating the state’s anti-discrimination law for declining to design a custom wedding cake promoting and celebrating homosexual marriage. The case cost him 6 years and 40% of his … Read More
How to Transform Politics in Your State … and the Nation [Video]
I recently participated in The Salt & Light Council’s online lecture series hosted by Dran Reese. I gave a talk and slide presentation on how to vote your values … and on how Christians could transform their local politics – and our national politics – if they would vote in every election … and vote for candidates who share their … Read More
Media Goes Ballistic Over President Trump’s Message to Christians: 7 Surprising Things You Should Know
President Trump recently invited America’s leading evangelical pastors and leaders to the White House for a special dinner. The media took exception to this event and attacked the president for catering to Christians … and for using a single word during his talk with them. The left went ballistic over this word… Here are 7 things you should know about … Read More
Thousands of Christian Teenagers Take a Stand for Christ [video]
Religious freedoms in this nation are becoming increasingly threatened. But when we stand up boldly and bravely for our faith- and the rights to practice our faith- it makes a powerful and effective statement. Today, thousands of teenagers are gathering around the American Flag at their schools to pray, to intercede for our nation, and to exercise our rights of … Read More
What a Great Group! How About Your Church?
Thanks to Pastor Raul Ries and Zonya Townsend of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs for having me speak last week. How about your church? If you have a church or church group we could speak at, Shelly and I would love to come. Here are our current topics: Sunday Morning Worship Service How to Have Joy in Times of Persecution How … Read More